With camping season just around the corner, ParksNL is launching spring and summer 2023 with updates and changes aimed at modernizing visitor experiences.
Butter Pot Provincial Park will be converted to solar power this year, replacing its reliance on diesel generators. The conversion to solar power was made at Barachois Pond and Sir Richard Squires Memorial Provincial Parks last season. These upgrades significantly reduce the parks’ carbon footprint and noise pollution levels.
All provincial camping parks have also undergone renovations to install brand new, accessible playgrounds for users to enjoy. This project was approved in Budget 2021 and work was completed in late 2022.
ParksNL is also pleased to partner with the recently launched Connect Pass. Connect Pass allows Newfoundland and Labrador Public Library card holders to book a free day-use vehicle entry pass to a provincial camping park through their library card.
ParksNL will be launching the campsite reservation service for the 2023 season on Wednesday, April 26 at 7:00 a.m. (6:30 a.m. in most of Labrador). A campsite can be reserved by calling toll-free 1-877-214-CAMP (2267) or by visiting www.nlcamping.ca.
Most camping parks are scheduled to open for the Victoria Day weekend, with others opening in late May and early June. The opening and closing dates of the 13 provincial camping parks can be found in the backgrounder below.
For any enquiries on the 2023 camping season, please contact ParksNL at 709-637-2040 or info@ParksNL.ca.
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“Camping is a beloved recreational activity for many people in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is a great way to get active and enjoy the outdoors. ParksNL has enhanced provincial parks to ensure visitors have the best experiences possible. The 2022 season was the busiest on record for our provincial parks and I trust the 2023 season will be equally successful with the addition of these upgrades.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
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BACKGROUNDER
Opening and Closing Dates For Provincial Camping Parks
| Park Name | Opening Date | Closing Date |
| Barachois Pond | May 17, 2023 | September 18, 2023 |
| Butter Pot | May 17, 2023 | September 18, 2023 |
| Frenchman’s Cove | May 17, 2023 | September 18, 2023 |
| J.T. Cheeseman | May 17, 2023 | September 18, 2023 |
| La Manche | May 17, 2023 | September 18, 2023 |
| Lockston Path | May 17, 2023 | September 18, 2023 |
| Notre Dame | May 17, 2023 | September 18, 2023 |
| Sir Richard Squires Memorial | May 26, 2023 | September 11, 2023 |
| Sandbanks | May 26, 2023 | September 18, 2023 |
| Blow Me Down | June 2, 2023 | September 11, 2023 |
| Dildo Run | June 2, 2023 | September 18, 2023 |
| Pinware River | June 2, 2023 | September 18, 2023 |
| Pistolet Bay | June 2, 2023 | September 18, 2023 |
Please note: All dates are subject to change depending on weather conditions.