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Mouth of the Magaguadavic Camping

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· Caithness, Charlotte, New Brunswick · 100 acres
Hosted by Paul L.
20 RV/tent sites
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Amazing views
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Situated in Caithness, New Brunswick, where the Magaguadavic River meets the Passamaquoddy Bay on the Bay of Fundy. Once owned by high profile Saint Andrews-By-The-Sea resident, Robert Pagan, the property, like other properties in the area, was granted to American Loyalist Soldiers of Scottish Highlanders, and named for Caithness, Scotland, the place where Golf began. When the US Revolutionary War ended, the King of Holland was chosen to define the boundary between the United States and Canada. He chose the “St Croix River”. The problem was, nobody knew where the St Croix River was. That name had been used by the French, but had not been used in a very long time. Canadians believed the Schoduc River was the St Croix. American’s believe the Wolastoq River (now called the St John River) was the St Croix River. The local North American Indigenous people (the MicMacs or Mi'kmaqs) told Robert Pagan of a place called “Bone Island” where their history told of Europeans living and dying there. Pagan did an archaeological dig on “Bone Island” and found the remains of the French colonists and their settlement. This proved “Bone Island”, also known as “Dochet Island” or “Saint Croix Island", was the site of Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Monts' ill-fated 1604 settlement. Based on this, the Boundary Commission agreed that the Schoduc River was the Saint Croix River and therefore, the international boundary between Canada and America. The survivors of the 1604/1605 fall/winter moved from St Croix Island to Port-Royal in Nova Scotia (two years before the European arrival in Jamestown, Virginia, the earliest continuously occupied European settlement in the USA). Without the work of Robert Pagan, this campsite and half of New Brunswick, including the Capital City of Fredericton and half of the City of Saint John would have been part of Province of Massachusetts Bay (later Maine). In the 1800's this property was part of a 1000 acre lot of land owned by two McKenzie brothers, Sea Captains. Since the late 1960s, the property was the summer home of Ben and Marg Leland, parents to 14 children and 50 grandchildren. Today, there are four (4) separate fields available for campers - Barnes' Point, Charlies Garden, the Villa Point and the Main Beach. The property has 2 miles of shoreline and several beaches to enjoy. The property even has a private island, Blueberry Island. A really unique and quiet place to stay. Learn more about this land: Natural long grass fields for camping, some mowed mid-season. There are several shale beaches on the tidal salt water. There is also access to the Fresh Water of the Magaguadavic River. Kayakers looking for more of a challenge may choose to paddle the Salt Waters of the Passamaquoddy Bay past Midjik Bluff. Those looking for calmer and warmer waters, may want to choose to go from the campsite, up the Magaguadavic River to the beautiful Saint George Basin and the Saint George Gorge, passing the Three Sisters and the newest Bald Eagles Nest (at the most eastern end of the Campsite). Pass by Silver Island arriving at the Saint George Basin. Disembark at the Basin Boat Ramp and take a short walk up Portage Street to Main Street. Enjoy an ice cream at Pete’s Dairy Bar. Also a short walk to the Saint George Mall, the Historic Granite Post Officer, the Saint George Dam, Fish Ladder, the Old Pulp Mill, the Country Market, and more. A quiet spot, away from noise and light pollution, where the fresh water meets the salt water. WiFi Connection 01: TP-Link_33DD_2G WiFi Connection 02: TP-Link_33DD_5G WiFi Password: 47528963Mowed and Natural long grass fields for camping (Tenting and Self-Contained Vehicles). There are several shale beaches on the tidal salt water. There is access to Fresh Water of the Magaguadavic River. Kayakers looking for more of a challenge may choose to paddle the Salt Waters of the Passamaquoddy Bay past Midjik Bluff. Those looking for calmer and warmer waters will want to choose to go up the Magaguadavic River from the Campsite to the beautiful Saint George Basin and the Saint George Gorge, passing the Three Sisters and the newest Bald Eagles Nest at the most eastern end of the Campsite (1.5 to 2 hour trip). Pass by Silver Island arriving at the Saint George Basin. Disembark at the Basin Boat Ramp and take a short walk up Portage Street to Main Street. Enjoy an Ice Cream at Pete’s Dairy Bar. Also a short walk to the Saint George Mall, the Historic Granite Post Officer, the Saint George Dam, Fish Ladder, the Old Pulp Mill, the Country Market, and more.
RV details
Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 45 feet allowed
Pull-through site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Requires leveling
Generators allowed
As long as not disturbing other guests. We like a quiet campground.
No electrical hookup
You can get access to house to charge your phones.
No water hookup
Drinking water can be obtained in the House
No sewage hookup
Bathroom is available in the House
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
8 guests max per site
Campfires allowed
Firewood available
Toilet available
Flush toilet. We are on well water
Pets allowed
On leash. We say on leash only because there may be animals around. I.E. porcupines, skunks, racoons, bear and deer. We would not want your dog to meet up with one and have to go to Vet. Your host can advise you on this.
Potable water available
Tap. access Shared in House Washroom with toilet, sink Shared Kitchen is also available on special occasions We are on well water so use wisely.
Showers available
Hot water . We use Well water so very limited besides drinking water
Bins available
Recycling bin, trash bin
Cooking equipment present
If there is a FireBan and you need to cook please just ask.
Picnic table present
At some sites
Wifi available
In and near the House.
Laundry absent
Laundromat in nearby Saint George

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
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324 ratings · 270 reviews
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Penny H.
2 reviews
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· November 2024
Fantastic views! Great host!
40 ft fifth wheel
Our stay at Mouth of Magaguadavic was terrific. Paul is a fantastic host and we loved his many recommendations of sights, restaurants, etc…as we travelled to his place, did day trips and then travelled on down the road in our continued journey. The road going in is a might steep but we easily got our 41” 5th wheel in and out. The site itself was huge and easily accommodated our rig. The views were incredible. Thanks, Paul for sharing your property with us! See you next time!
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Brett F.
1 year on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· October 2024
Hi wind potential
Tent
I camped in Oct 2024. If you use this campsite, make sure your gear can weather heavy wind. I was here for 2 nights. The first was great, the second was scary windy. I camp in a gazelle T4. I've never used every possible staking point before. I even lashed guy lines to the grommets on the fly sheet. With all that, I still wasn't sure if the tent would make it. It was close, but at first light, I packed as fast as I could, and headed out. While taking down, the wind almost snatched my fly over the cliff. Close call, but I grabbed it. If you're OK with this kind of weather, great. If not, heads up.
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Meaghan T.
4 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent
Absolutely GORGEOUS, lots of campsites with beautiful views to choose from, very kind and knowledgeable host. We would definitely come and stay again!!! Our site was on the beach where we watched the sunset, and moon rise over the water. Truly a wonderful experience
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Lisa R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Great experience!
27 ft Class C · With kids
Quiet, beautiful campsite close to the water. Would recommend! A lot of info included by host about area and fun facts!
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Brad H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Rivers and tides
20 ft Class B
I rarely use this overhyped word but: Epic. Cliff overlooking the river. Fundy like tides. Trees. No one around.
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Carol H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
20 ft Class B
Exceptionally beautiful property! Very private and the amount of untouched coastline is incredibly special. We did only a quick touchdown as part of a longer trip, but will definitely be back- with kayaks! Paul was super friendly and helpful too!
Location
Caithness, Charlotte, New Brunswick, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Passamaquoddy, Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to
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Hosted by Paul L.

Joined in July 2021
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