Unplug yourself from your busy daily routine and reconnect with nature with a backcountry camping trip.
New Brunswick is home to many great campsites but if you really want to experience nature’s beauty, head off the beaten path and get ready for awesome backcountry camping. Satisfy your craving for off-the-grid adventures with these wonderful wilderness camping locations around New Brunswick.
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Nepisiguit Mi’gmaq Trail
Nepisiguit Mi’gmaq Trail is based on an ancient first nation travel route. Starting at the base of Mt. Carleton, this multi-day trail follows the Nepisiguit River edge on its 150 km to Bathurst. The trail has markers along the way to keep you on the path as well as teepees and tent platforms for campers to stay at. You will need to reserve a campsite through the provincial park campsite registration system. Completing the full 150 km of the trail may require 6 to 12 days. Those who don’t want to hike the full 150 km can choose smaller multi-day hikes on the Mi’gmaq Trail.
Gloucester County
Hiking season: mid-June to early October (check weather conditions)
Fundy National Park
Go off Fundy National Park’s beaten paths and visit natural wonders seen by only a small percentage of visitors. Explore challenging hiking trails and visit waterfalls that only true adventurers get to see. There are 8 backcountry campsites to challenge campers. The sites are located at Goose River, Tracey Lake, Chambers Lake, and Marven Lake.
8642 Route 114, Fundy National Park, Alma
Kouchibouguac National Park
Petit-Large Primitive Camping’s eight sites are open year-round. It is a 3.5km hike from the Pijeboogwek parking lot.
Sipu Canoe Campground can be reached by foot or canoe and is made up of four sites on the Kouchibougac River.
Pointe-a-Maxime Canoe Campground is only accessible by canoe or kayak and is located in the southern part of the Park. You will need to bring your own water because there is no well water at Pointe-a-Maxime.
186 Route 117, Kouchibougac
Mount Carleton Provincial Park
A blend of Acadian woods and mountains, Mount Carleton is home to more wild animal species than any other part of New Brunswick. Explore the park by hiking the 11 trails or hike to the top of the mountain on a clear day to see 10 million trees. Get away from the crowds, and relax under the stars at the Headwaters Backcountry.
7612 Route 385, Saint-Quentin
Dobson Trail
Stretching from Riverview to the northern boundary of the Fundy National Park, the Dobson Trail offers an easy hike with some challenging sections. This four-season trail is 58 km long and camping is permitted along the entire length of the trail.
Riverview
St. Croix International Waterway Commission
Made up of three provincial parks, and the waterway connecting New Brunswick and Maine, there are many places where you can set up camp. To reach the backcountry camping sites, you will need to canoe down the waterway. It is free to stay at these campsites, but they can be extremely busy on the weekend.
60 River Road, St. Croix
Off Grid Ales and Domes
Off-grid and backcountry vacations need not be rustic outings. If you want to enjoy all the creature comforts, head to Off Grid Ales and Domes located in Magaguadavic. They offer a unique luxury lakeside retreat with breathtaking views, cold, refreshing beer and a lakeside dome to spend the night in.
2180 route 635, Magaguadavic
Magaguadavic Lodge
Located 30 minutes from the Maine border (U.S.), this rustic lodge on the outskirts of the village of Harvey, and the banks of the Magaguadavic River provides another easy way to take in the charms of New Brunswick’s deep woods. The lodge, powered by solar energy, features an open-concept kitchen and living area, fully equipped with household items. The lodge has a wood stove, and a stand-up shower and the two bedrooms are well-appointed with single beds and bunk beds that can be converted into a king-size bed. If you want to stay in touch with the outside world, there is a satellite TV too and internet access will be provided for an additional fee to those who require them.
325 Costello Rd., Manner Sutton