John Cabot Municipal Park | Informal Campsite

September 11th, 2023 by pkydudes

Gravel lot on the water, picnic tables, trash receptacles, washrooms. We stayed last night and are planning to stay another night. Space for big rigs. We heard the fog horn in the middle of the night but not loud enough to disturb.

September 11th, 2023 by miss_unco

Spent the night here along oath about 6 other campers. Beautiful view by the ocean, so many boondockers along this stretch of road. Pit toilets about 50m away, some benches to eat at too, and a bin.

August 28th, 2023 by Marc

arrived to find the lot full near the rear of the lit. we managed to park near the stairs to the John Cabot memorial. dispite the lot being full, it was quiet. we were treated to an amazing sunset. dont forget to visit the Dungeons and Chimney

June 29th, 2023 by rpiette.rp

busy till dawn with people visiting the monument. quiet after dark.

June 23rd, 2023 by marieve_aout

Great spot to spend the night! 12 feet clearance to enter the parking. Very popular spot. We got here early to relax around 2pm-3pm and someone else was already settled in. By 6pm there was about 4-5 of us. Get here early if you want a spot. Very quiet parking, it was enjoyable.

September 30th, 2022 by gverrier

très beau spot pour passer la nuit. la ville permets 3 nuits! du luxe selon moi. coucher de soleil extraordinaire. j'étais en camion avec une remorque, 38' total.

September 16th, 2022 by felixhuellen

Nice place, as described. Stayed with four Vans/RV‘s.
There is also a big picnic shelter, but it‘s not nice to sit inside. Would only use it on rainy days.

September 15th, 2022 by baronfett

as described, quiet free place to camp (with clean vault toilets) no more than 3 nights. town nearby with pay showers ($4).

September 15th, 2022 by pondpuck

As others mentioned, great spot with gorgeous sunset!

We came early to hike a little before sunset and supper. By the time we arrived back at the MH, 2 other RVs had arrived and were setting up. Parking lot filled up for a beautiful sunset. A couple of other RVs showed up later… 5 here tonight! Glad we came early!

12’-9” clearance sign posted at park entrance.
3-night maximum stay in the Peninsula in an RV.
Would stay here again!
(Be early!)

August 18th, 2022 by josvanger

John Cabot municipal park. This is a gravel lot at John Cabot’s statue, just south of the lighthouse. Beautiful views, pit toilets available, a couple of picnic tables. The night we stayed there were four campers, all smallish vans or trailers, but there would be room for larger vehicles and a few more could easily have fit. If full, there is another spot just across the road with different but also lovely views. The fog horn from the lighthouse could be heard but was not too disruptive. It was quite windy.

August 14th, 2022 by julidoue

Amazing! C’est un peu venteux évidemment, mais il de la place pour tous! Les toilettes sont propres et il y a un abris pour manger sans vent.

July 3rd, 2022 by charlotte.uk

Good quiet place to stay the night (if you don’t mind the sound of birds) with lots of other campers around when we visited. Woke up to whales splashing about right by the rocks here!

June 23rd, 2022 by lapaixguy8

super place pour dormir en tente ou en ce. il y a un très grand abris pour manger ou cuisiner pour plusieurs personnes à la fois . Quatre toilettes sèche sur un place.la vue est incroyable. une pancarte indique 3 jours maximum. Le site est assez grand. mon voisin avait 30 pieds. nous étions 9 cette nuit!

June 22nd, 2022 by JeanClaudeVanRam

This site is as described and in good shape for the 2022 season. We stayed one night and enjoyed a beautiful sunset and a fantastic meal of fried cod tongues from the little place beside the road to the south. Be prepared for wind.

June 11th, 2022 by David

We camp across the street from the park but I included pic showing park clearance at 12’ 9”

June 8th, 2022 by white.van_no.plan

Level gravel spot with great views of the water on both sides of the road. Walking trails along the coast to the edge of town or another up to the lighthouse. Great place to stay put and explore locally or as a base camp for the other attractions around the peninsula. Trash cans and pit toilets available. Good cell service. Restaurant within walking distance. Three night max as noted on sign on the road to this site. A few other campers each night that we stayed.

May 30th, 2022 by roadyroadyroady

Awesome stop. Stayed near the bathrooms in the circular parking lot beside Cabot statue. Super quiet and beautiful sunset. One other van there overnight. Bathrooms very clean and convenient, also tons of picnic tables nearby!

October 2nd, 2021 by David Hale

We stayed in the parking lot below the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse for 4 nights. The official stay is 3 nights anywhere outside of city limits, but I don’t think there is any enforcement. It was a fabulous spot with great views and it was a great experience. We used the car to experience the whole area.

September 30th, 2021 by giman4

great place to stay. There was maybe one more vehicle here. 4 bathroom pit houses, very very clean which was great. In the morning very few people were coming to the park. Everyone was more going to the parking lot that was further north of here by the lighthouse.

September 23rd, 2021 by roxanne_lemire

this place was great with pit toilets, picnic tables and some level spots. We came on a busy evening and had a small campground feel. Great place for one night!

September 4th, 2021 by maryselal

VERY NICE PLACE TO STAY OVERNIGHT, IT’S ALLOW TO STAY UPTO 3 NIGHTS

August 5th, 2021 by g.lenegaret

Nice view and sunset. A bit busy because an event in the house. 4 pit toilets available, picnic table.

August 4th, 2021 by JYL

Good parking and nice view.. Level and good for big rig.

October 1st, 2019 by blog.frugal-rv-travel.com

All alone at this time of year. Not much traffic as the turn around is at the lighthouse a bit farther on.

September 14th, 2019 by VirtueArtists.com

Good campsite, quite at night, not too cold in the morning. Seemingly abandoned but the 4 wooden little outhouses have staffs keep the toilet paper and liquid soap filled - bring your own water though, and please remember to lock up and shut the toilet lid after use.
No whales, no puffins at this time.

September 1st, 2019 by bethomps

Stayed here 2 nights. We have a small boler type camper and were able to park down in the grassy area. We were able to unhook and leave our camper (with a hitch lock) and our solar panel out while we traveled the area. Two vans in parking lot first night, Alone second night. Lots of locals hiking through, all pleasant to us. Very windy but able to have fire in fire pits. Unbelievable stars, no whale sightings but puffins were on their island in Elliston. Clean pit toilets. Really loved this location, highly recommend it. Please use respectfully.

August 2nd, 2019 by tibe.gelies

Great place. Had two quite nights. Perfect place to see millions of stars at night since there is no other light source around except the lighthouse.

July 30th, 2019 by mike.streeter.junk

Fantastic spot to spend the night. Huge cook shelter, pit toilets, fire pits, hiking and a view of whales.

July 21st, 2019 by ozymandias.steiner

Good and legal place to stay, Pit-Toilets available but bring your own Paper, we did Whale watching from this spot a whole afternoon and there were for sure a dozend whales just inside the cove in front of us - unbelievable, such a great place!

July 21st, 2019 by jr5718970

11 units overnight. very quiet, whales in the bay, and a storm.

July 21st, 2019 by LabVan

Full house tonight 10 RV for the night and plenty of whales

July 17th, 2019 by annendhai

A little busy at this stage of the year but a great spot to sleep. We saw the puffins and humpback whales jumping.

July 15th, 2019 by Don Weerdenburg

Otherwise known as Landfall Municipal Park.

July 12th, 2019 by you_me_go_see

Gravel parking lot will fit a few rigs/vans and is more level than the grassy patch closer to the ocean. We had it all to ourselves. Nice sweeping views of the ocean. Lots of people pull in to watch the sunset, otherwise quiet once dark. This park is more hidden and off the road than the coordinates closer to the lighthouse.

October 7th, 2018 by globusgo

Good spot for a night. Open wifi at nearby lighthouse.

August 30th, 2018 by Bound For Nowhere

Small park with picnic tables and pit toilets. Also a covered picnic area great for rain. Near lighthouse and a provincial park. Very windy and rainy when we were there and two other groups camped.

August 28th, 2018 by andre.st-laurent

Great place.. free.. amazing view on the sea

August 26th, 2018 by telar

great view, picnic tables, dry toilets, room for 1-2 small rv

August 9th, 2018 by ti-gus

The free place to be !
Smaller vehicles can venture on the grass.
Water on both sides if you stay in the parking lot. Garbage cans and really clean pit toilets.

July 21st, 2018 by steve

Very busy on a Saturday night, seven other Class B and C Rvs parked. Parking lot is fairly flat and the lower picnic area can be driven to but the way in is grassy and rocky, but the view from there is a spectacular sunset view over the water.

June 15th, 2018 by jrdbureau

Nice view on ocean with picnic tables and toilet. Busy during the day but very quiet at night.