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Arm of Gold Campground & RV Park

Closest campground to the Newfoundland ferry in North Sydney.

A long-running RV park on the Bras d'Or Lake at Little Bras d'Or, five minutes from the Marine Atlantic ferry terminal in North Sydney.

Sites & amenities

140 overnight sites — full-service 30/50-amp with water and sewer, partial-service, unserviced and pull-throughs. Tent sites, RV sites and camping cabins. Modern washrooms, flush toilets, laundromat, canteen, kitchenette, free Wi-Fi, RV/car wash, vehicle storage, and a 1.2 km panoramic walking trail.

Best for

Ferry-night turnaround stays, larger rigs, and travellers wanting full-service comfort within reach of Sydney and the Cabot Trail.

Park & access

Reservations via armofgoldcamp.com. Open spring through fall; call ahead in shoulder season.

Combine it with

Newfoundland ferry, Cabot Trail (start at Indian Brook), Membertou Heritage Park and Sydney waterfront.

Getting there

Reservations via armofgoldcamp.com.

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Arm of Gold Campground, North Sydney