![An aerial photo of a cove with tents nestled in the grass and trees by a river next to the ocean](http://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/pn-np/ns/cbreton/WET4/banners/cb-ansefishing-fishingcove-1920x480-2023.jpg?modified=20230206184503)
Fishing Cove Backcountry Campground
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Operating season: May 17 to October 27, 2024
There is only one designated “wilderness” camping area in the park: Fishing Cove. To camp anywhere else in the backcountry, you must check with park wardens; they are the only staff authorized to issue permits for camping in the park outside of a designated area.
The Fishing Cove backcountry camping area is a 6 km (one way; 3.7 mi) hike down to the rugged coastline cradled at the base of MacKenzie Mountain. A grassy hillside, a cobblestone beach and a river compliment this camping spot. Campers are required to register for a backcountry permit at either the Chéticamp or Ingonish Visitor Centres, bring a camp stove (no open fires allowed), pack out all garbage (no garbage receptacles) and bring their own drinking water. Potable water is not available on site.
Services and facilities
![Backcountry camping](http://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/pn-np/ns/cbreton/symbols/symb_backcountrycamping.jpg?w=50&h=50&as=1&hash=1714F26B1EBB1D0BDED1FE30976BE70C)
![Hiking](http://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/pn-np/ns/cbreton/symbols/symb_hiking.jpg?w=50&h=50&as=1&hash=EF1E9532A1A350068691F21DFA2CFF06)
![Outhouse](http://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/pn-np/ns/cbreton/symbols/symb_outhouse.jpg?w=50&h=50&as=1&hash=27BFE82F63082F0E0F600BA19F79EEC0)
Campground map
![Fishing Cove Backcountry Campground](http://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/pn-np/ns/cbreton/activ/camping/cartes-maps/FishingCove_E.png)
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