Terra Nova National Park of Canada

Activities

Camping

II. Primitive Camping

Minchin Cove © Parks Canada / Dale Wilson

Terra Nova National Park of Canada offers several primitive camping experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. For your enjoyment and safety, please review the registration and regulations below. Then click on one of the four primitive experiences below for more information.

Registration & Regulations

• Campers must register at a park facility
• Reservations can be made by calling 709-533-2942
• Camping is restricted to designated sites only
• We recommend boiling all water
• Store food, garbage and scented items on bear poles
• All garbage must be packed out
• Open fires are not permitted at Beachy Pond, Dunphy's Pond, Dunphy's Island, Lion's Den North, and Lion's Den South.
• Return your camping permit to a staffed facility. Unnecessary searches are an expense which may be charged to the visitor
   

1. Outport Trail
2. Beachy Pond
3. Dunphy's Island
4. Dunphy's Pond

I. Outport Trail

South Broad Cove © Parks Canada / Greg Stroud

The Outport trail is the park's longest trail with some of the most rewarding views and experiences. This 48km return trip trail beings from site 253 in the Newman Sound Campground and ends at Lion's Den South. The trail is only maintained for 17.5 km to the South Broad Cove Campsites, so anyone interested in hiking beyond South Broad Cove must speak to a Park Warden.

These primitive campsites are also accessible by sea kayak.

Below is a summary of the trail and its amenities:

*Distance is one-way from Newman Sound Campground, site 253

Outport Trail Map

II. Beachy Pond

Canoes and Kayaks at Sandy Pond © Parks Canada / John Sylvester

Beachy Pond is an enjoyable primitive experience that leads visitors from the popular Sandy Pond to the more reclusive Beachy Pond. The trip starts at Sandy Pond where you can off-load your own canoe or rent one from Sandy Pond Concessions. Once you canoe to the end of the pond you will portage through a short 0.4 km trail to the entrance of Beachy Pond. The campsites are about 1km away by canoe.

Below is a summary of the trail and it's amenities:

*Distance is one-way from Sandy Pond

III. Dunphy's Island

Dunphy's Island © Parks Canada / Joycelyn

Dunphy's Island is the longest canoe route for primitive camping. Start your journey at Sandy Pond where you can off-load your canoe or rent one from Sandy Pond Concessions. From there, travel across Sandy Pond where you will have a short 0.4 km portage to Beachy Pond. The canoe route continues through Beachy to Dunphy's Pond (a fairly large lake) where you will find the island near the end of the pond.

Below is a summary of the trail and it's amenities:

*Distance is one-way from Sandy Pond

IV. Dunphy's Pond

Dunphy's Pond © Parks Canada / W H Nethery

Dunphy's Pond (a fairly large lake) is accessible by canoe or foot. Hikers can start their trip from the trailhead located on the TCH at the east end of the park. If you would rather canoe, the route begins at Sandy Pond where canoeists can off-load their own canoe or rent one from Sandy Pond Concessions. From there, you will canoe through Sandy Pond, portage 0.4 km to Beachy Pond and canoe through Beachy to the far end of Dunphy's Pond.

Below is a summary of the trail and it's amenities:

*Distance is one-way from Sandy Pond
**Hiking distance is 5km, one-way

Dunphy's Pond Trail Map

III. Group Tenting

Group tenting area at Malady Head Campground © Parks Canada / Yolanda Collins

Group tenting is available at Malady Head Campground from June 30 to September 5, 2006. Reservations are recommended by calling 709-533-6774 or 709-533-2801.

IV. Winter Camping

Winter camping in Terra Nova National Park © Parks Canada / George Case

Winter camping is available at the Newman Sound Campground from October 17, 2005 – May 14, 2006. Camping is free of charge with reduced services. Vehicle access to the campground is unavailable, so campers are required to hike, cross-country ski or snowshoe. Once in the campground, campers can choose a site in loop W, where a pit privy and an enclosed kitchen shelter, with stove and firewood, is supplied. To register, please contact the park at 709-533-2801, email info.tnnp@pc.gc.ca or drop by the Administration Building, Monday to Friday 8am-4: 30pm, NL time.

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