Mactaquac Provincial Park
One of New Brunswick's finest parks, this 1,300-acre preserve along the St. John River welcomes RVs and tent campers. The park, less than 5 miles from Fredericton, has 300 sites, including full hookups and pull-through sites. A camp store, modern bathhouses with showers, picnic areas, dump station and kitchen pavilions are near the camping sties. In the park, there are two beaches (lifeguards are on duty), an 18-hole championship golf course, boat rentals and a network of hiking trails. The park offers a variety of guided programs and special events throughout the year.
Mactaquac Provincial Park
1256 Route 105 Hwy.
Mactaquac, NB
Canada E6L 1B5
(506) 363-4747
tourismnewbrunswick.ca
Hart Island RV Resort
Minutes from the center of Fredericton, this full-service resort can accommodate any size RV in large pull-through sites. Sites have water and electric or full hookups and free Wi-FI. You can walk riverfront trails into town from the campground. But there's plenty to keep you here. The park, located on the St. John River, has walking and biking trails, guided kayaking and canoeing trips on the river (rentals are also available for self-guided excursions), tube rides and evening boat trips. At the bustling activity center, you'll find a miniature golf course, a driving range, playground, snack shop and ice cream bar.
Hart Island RV Resort
2475 Woodstock Road
Fredericton, NB
Canada E3C 1P6
(506) 462-9400
hartisland.com
Heritage Country Camping
Grassy fields overlook the St. John River at this RV campground, just minutes from downtown Fredericton. The RV park has 108 sites, offering a variety of services, including water and 30-amp electrical sites and full hookup sites with 50-amp service. The family owned and operated property has an outdoor swimming pool, recreational hall, camp store, guest laundry, modern bathhouse (with free hot showers) and picnic areas. Hiking trails meander through the fields and woods. The resort also hosts a variety of planned activities during summer weekends.
Heritage Country Camping
2400 Rte 105
Lower Queensbury, NB
Canada E6L 1G3
(506) 363-3338
heritagecamping.com
Article Written By Pamela Wright
Pamela Wright is a freelance writer, author of more than two dozen guidebooks, and hundreds of articles. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including "National Geographic Traveler," "Family Circle," "Family Fun," "Backpacker," "Hemispheres," "Cooking Light," "Yankee" and more. An active member of the Society of American Travel Writers, she holds a Bachelor's from Michigan State University
