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Smokey View

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· Sydney, Victoria, Nova Scotia · 1 acre
Hosted by Blair G.
RV site
· 4 guests max
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Best in Nova Scotia: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Best RV/van spots: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
At the other side of the harbour is Ingonish Ferry. At one time the road around the harbour did not exist. People, horses and goods came across the bar by means of a ferry. There were many wharves with wooden ships tied up. The long white building on the corner used to be on the bar. A walk along the bar will award you with a view of the Keltic Lodge. Continue straight at the corner and you will find a trail that will take you to Ingonish beach.Welcome to Smokey View! Stand at the edge of Ingonish Harbor, look left, see Cape Smokey. Look right, Ski Cape Smokey. Walk 10 min to Ingonish Beach, no park pass is required. Private deck and green space included.  Sit on the deck and watch the sunrise.                       At the bottom of the road there is a great restaurant, NSLC, bank, gas station, and general store.  Fresh pastry? Visit the Good Witch of the North at Sugar Witch, five minute walk. This back-in site is the perfect place for RVs 25 feet and under. Pets are permitted, as well as fires within local regulations.  Steps away is a view of the Keltic Lodge above the ocean.    This site is not suitable for small children.
Vehicle details
Travel trailers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs allowed
Vehicles under 25 feet allowed
Backing off a two lane road. Entrance is 12' wide.
Back-in site
Backing off a two lane road. Entrance is 12' wide.
Accommodates slideouts
Backing off a two lane road. Entrance is 12' wide.
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Flat area is 25' D x 30' W
Surface levelness: Flat
Flat area is 25' D x 30' W
No Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Campervans, and Cars
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
4 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firewood provided, firepit
Pets allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Bins available
Recycling bin, trash bin
Picnic table present
No potable water
Bring your own water
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 3:00 PM
Check out: Before 1:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 3 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
Reviews
100% Recommend33 Ratings · 30 reviews
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Elise S.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
18 ft Class B
Stunning spot!! Way better than the nearby provincial campgrounds. Don’t think twice, book this one :)
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Jim H.
4 reviews
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· September 2024
19 ft Class B
This was a nice private spot on the water with great views. Blair stopped by and was very helpful with ideas on hiking the area. Thanks Blair!
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Mitch P.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
23 ft Class C
A secluded spot, right on the water with an eating / relaxing area, a small garden and a firepit with wood provided. The pictures do not do it justice.
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Marta K.
6 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Private & quiet
22 ft Class B
Blair has created a beautiful, private camping spot. It is tucked into a lovely vegetated area surrounded by conifer trees, Aspens (or maybe Birch?) & other various plantings that offered protection from the wind we had the evening we were there. It is directly on the rivers edge, has a grassy area for sitting or playing with your dog, a picnic table out of the sun and a fire pit. Blair is very friendly and offered us all kinds of tips and ideas for not only our stay, but as we travelled about Cape Breton, truly a very special place. We hope to be back!
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Hallie F.
9 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Ingonish Oasis!
4 ft travel trailer
We had the best three days staying at Blair’s place! Private beach, grassy area, breakfast nook and a fire pit nestled away from the wind. Everything was perfectly thought out, well maintained and the most idyllic getaway. The views were breathtaking, with just a short walk to catch the sunrise in the morning. Blair gave great recommendations for exploring the area, and even spoiled us with local mussels! I couldn’t recommend this campsite more!
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Diana B.
2 reviews
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· September 2024
20 ft travel trailer
Absolutely spectacular! The space is perfect and the view is gorgeous.
Location
Sydney, Victoria, Nova Scotia, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Mi’kma’ki and Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) First Nations according to
To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Blair G.

Joined in March 2022
Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 11 hours

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Hipcamp acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.