The Shire | Informal Campsite

December 8th, 2023 by mrohloff95

Spent a great night here today. We called the owner, number is printed at a sign when you arrive. He called back and told us it's no problem to stay even in winter. Thank you for your place here!

August 11th, 2023 by michael.saltwaterinc

green grassy field with a couple structures for fire pit and brick oven. Don is owner and runs it with his family. Very nice and kind people. his dog Sally is aging and doesn't make it across the road anymore, but he has a couple younger ones that didn't come over. Rained a bit while we were there and probably the cause for the mosquitoes. bring some spray though.

August 5th, 2023 by Elmo

Simply wonderful. One other Camper here. Don is very nice. He provides us with firewood.

July 24th, 2023 by brynnamt

Field with free overnight camping. Toilet and campfire pit. There were a couple others camping when I was there but still plenty of space. People come and go as they please. Great experience, would stay again!

July 24th, 2023 by pat.kane

I drove by this morning and the "free camping" sign is still there, and there were several rigs in the campground. It looks like a nice place to stay and it was my "plan B" last night if my preferred site was full (it wasn't)

October 14th, 2022 by Knaubi

Thanks Don for your hospitality and this beautiful spot. Felt welcome and safe. Met to other beautiful souls and we had great conversations. I'm glad I spend the night here

September 12th, 2022 by lynnski93

A wonderful place to stop. Don and his dogs are very kind and accommodating! He welcomes people from everywhere and asks that you put a pin in the world map he has in the vacant camper. You will see a tin man sculpture and lots of old relics. Must stop!

September 2nd, 2022 by business_class79

Great spot. A few local campers and the owner’s dogs greeted us upon arrival. Friendly, casual, a few tents and a bonfire going when I pulled in.

August 26th, 2022 by magicmum

An eclectic little acreage with some interesting tenants. Donations strongly encouraged to help maintain the place. He sells firewood and usually there is a fire going. One other couple camped there and we had great time chatting

August 5th, 2022 by menuiseriesgd

endroit très tranquille .. allez rencontrer Don , le propriétaire, il est tout simplement merveilleux 😁
pit a feux et four a pizza 🍕
contribution volontaire ce qui je crois , en vaut la.peine

July 29th, 2022 by amywetzler

12/10 spot!!! If you like to meet other campers and socialize then 100% make your way here. The descriptions from the other comments are accurate, basically field camping, with a shared fire pit and outhouse (kept clean and useable!). Was mosquito-y and damp as excepted. But Was a really great & fun night. Left a donation and signed the book in the office trailer!! Really amazing to see how many passerbys there’s been, it’s something special and worth going to visit for at least a night.

July 17th, 2022 by fanouzoe

Bel endroit tranquille. Nous avions la place à nous seuls. Le monsieur demeure de l’autre côté de la rue. Par politesse, Il faut juste aller lui dire bonjour et demander si c’est ok. Il y a une boîte pour contribution volontaire; ce que je trouve très correct.

May 6th, 2022 by sandoz.philippe

Superbe free camp. Le gérant est très gentil et très accueillant. Merci

September 20th, 2021 by Kevin Stotz

great place to spend a night or a few nights

September 12th, 2021 by brissartcreation

Lots of room and quiet. By donation, no water no hydro but it was expected. Fantastic that the owner can share is camp sit to anyone. Thanks

August 1st, 2021 by has668

I Love the place. Yes it is a free camping spot with a big fire pit so that everyone can sit around it and meet other people with different stories. Don the owner is awesome he is an older guy that used to be a camper and now loves bringing campers together

July 10th, 2021 by karmaknot03

The shire has to be my all time favorite camp ground I've stayed at. From the communal fire pit and to the random clay pizza oven, everything was just amazing. I want to go back and enjoy more time there .

September 18th, 2019 by lespiouspiousvoyageurs

Merci pour l'accueil, l'endroit est vraiment très charmant. Nous avons passé une très bonne nuit.

August 30th, 2019 by travelingcows

Friendly, free communal campground, as described by others.

August 27th, 2019 by sumwodny

So Great location and owner of this beautiful scenic spot.

August 6th, 2019 by RozandButch

as described. nice but not a lot of shade. pitt toilet is used alot, just hold your breath and you'll be fine. Don is very nice. 🐕 Sally very friendly.

August 2nd, 2019 by dlvrnc

Very nice set up this lovely couple have for travelers to enjoy. Campers enjoyed a fire. To many campers to close to our van for my liking but would be great for those who like.

July 29th, 2019 by weetman182

Place as everyone already describe it! big commun firepit, Don is really chill. Potty, water for the dishes, etc.

The mosquitos are no joke since we are at the end of a swamp. Be careful when you open your doors.

Option to plant you tent in the small cemetery that is there for the adventurous.

June 13th, 2019 by buechnergeorg.de

Very beautiful place and very friendly owner.

May 26th, 2019 by camille.burgeot

As described - Spent 2 nights here, thanks Don for sharing your place for travelers ! We’re very grateful.

August 31st, 2018 by sonja_winti

Indeed a cosy and friendly place to stay. Very welcoming owner (and dogs) and nice guests sharing the fire under the rustic roof of the open shelter with wooden swing chairs. There is a vegetable garden, a horseshoe dart game, stone pizza oven and lots off green grass to set up camp. As amenities you’ll find a pit toilet as well as a water station to wash dishes. Fire wood sold opposite the street. Potable water for free available upon request at the owners house on the other side of the road. There is an old cemetery next door and a nice view over the water. A tranquil place with a good atmosphere and currently only a few mosquitoes. As a courtesy from the owner offered for free, but we were more than happy to put a good token into the donation box. Grand that such places exist!

August 2nd, 2018 by sarahvdbij

camping free. no amenities exept a pit toilet. good atmosphere. donation recommended 10$ but it belongs to you to offer something else if you want.

July 13th, 2018 by mpinzel

Einfach, aber stimmungsvoll; netter Besitzer. Bezahlung per Donation. 13.07.18

June 28th, 2018 by terri.oloughlin

great spot, as others have said. nice guy owns the place - bring bug spray!

June 2nd, 2018 by escapeoverland

What a great little site. Pit/porta loo available and water if you ask. Don and his dogs Sally and Hope will make you feel very welcome.
Don even invited us into his home to share his fire.
The world needs more people like him.

September 11th, 2017 by stevebass

Echoing what others have said, this is just a great place to camp.

August 1st, 2017 by mike

free camping by owner across the road. lots of mosquitos but the price is right.

July 19th, 2017 by ekennaj_nebbod

Lovely place to stay - portaloo, open fire pit, pizza oven, fresh water (via Don at the house). Nice places to sit around and have dinner and chat to other campers.

Don asks for an entry in the guestbook...and donations are welcome.

June 4th, 2017 by gmail.com

perfect and beutiful place with a really nice and lovely host...

August 8th, 2016 by Martina

Since 20 years Don offers this place. He shares his little heaven with travellers. Donation is welcome. Peacefull. Lot of mosquitos.

August 27th, 2015 by danikev

free campsite with firepit,pizza oven,toilet. run & owned by Don & sally the dog whos always there to greet you in a friendly way. Both make a visit worthwhile.
tents or rvs on the fundy bay.

June 11th, 2015 by It's not a slow car, it's a fast house

Seems to be someone's land with an informal camping set up. We did not camp and there was no one there when we were there. Interesting cemetery next door. Lots of wandering dogs. Worth a stop and overnight. Views of the bay of fundy!!