
Roofed accommodations
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Kejimkujik offers four types of roofed accommodations: the oTENTik, the Ôasis (New for 2021!), the rustic cabins, and the yurt. The Ôasis, the newly redesigned oTENTik village, and the rustic cabins are located at Jim Charles Point.
All roofed accommodations include some equipment and access to some facilities and services. Additional camping equipment is available for rent at Whynot Adventure, The Keji Outfitters.
Trails re-opened. Full fire ban still in effect.
All trails have re-opened, including at Kejimkujik Seaside National Parks Canada.
Backcountry camping has resumed.
A full fire ban continues to be in effect until further notice. No open fires are permitted. This includes campfires, charcoal barbecues, and any open flame (ie, candles).
Propane/gas camp stoves, barbeques, fire pits and lanterns are permitted on campsites but should be used with caution.
No bridge at Jakes Landing
Please note: The Jakes Landing floating bridge will not be in place for the 2023 season.
There is no trail connection between Jeremy’s Bay Campground and Jakes Landing to Merrymakedge and beyond.
Reservations
Roofed accommodations are available from Victoria Day weekend (mid-May) to the end of October. Camping is not permitted from November to April.
Parks Canada Reservation Service
Roofed accommodations
Enjoy a comfortable camping experience at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site. New and improved roofed accommodations provide unique overnight experiences for more visitors to enjoy!
oTENTik


On the shores of Kejimkujik Lake, our oTENTik tents provide you with the comfort and convenience of a family cottage. The Parks Canada oTENTik is a spacious blend of tent and rustic cabin equipped with beds and furniture on a raised floor.
Three accessible oTENTik are available: #335, #401, #402. More information
Three pet-friendly oTENTik are available: #327, #332, 408.
What’s included
- Inside the oTENTik
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- Sleeping area for up to 4 adults, or 2 adults with their dependent children
- Beds with mattresses
- Table and four chairs
- Bench
- Broom and dustpan
- Fire extinguisher
- oTENTik tents at Jim Charles Point have a propane heater
- Visitors are still encouraged to bring warm clothing and sleeping bags during the shoulder season
- Please note: there is no plumbing, running water, or electricity in the oTENTik
- Outside:
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- Picnic table
- Outdoor firebox
- Deck chairs
- Nearby:
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- Common service building (washrooms, showers, running water, and dishwashing sinks)
- A parking space
- Common picnic and cooking shelter
Cost: See prices
Ôasis
Make it a memorable family experience or couple’s getaway in a tear drop-shaped ‘duplex’, with a convertible table/bed on the main level and suspended hammock loft above. Kejimkujik's five Ôasis units are located at Jim Charles Point. Each unit can accommodate two adults and up to two children.The maximum weight capacity for the hammock loft is 160 kg. The Ôasis are not accessible for wheelchair users.
Pets are not allowed in the Ôasis.
What’s included
- Inside the Ôasis:
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- Convertible bed with a mattress
- The bed transforms into a table and benches in the daytime
- A hammock loft where two children or one adult and one child can sleep (combined weight not to exceed 160 kg)
- Wooden ladder to climb to the hammock loft
- Broom and dustpan
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
- Electric lighting (small clip lamps)
- Battery-operated lantern
- Outlet for charging small devices
- Electric heater
- Visitors are still encouraged to bring warm clothing and sleeping bags during the shoulder season
- Outside:
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- Picnic table
- Outdoor firebox
- Nearby (within 50 m)
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- Food storage locker compartment measuring 20 cubic feet
- Pit privy
- Nearby (within 200 m)
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- Common service building (washrooms, showers, running water, and dishwashing sinks)
- Common picnic and cooking shelter
- Assigned parking space for one vehicle
- Dock carts for transporting equipment to and from Ôasis
Cost: See prices
Rustic cabins


Situated in various locations from the banks of Kejimkujik Lake to the bank of the Mersey River, these rustic cabins offer a hassle-free camping experience with a bit more privacy than the campground. Built in partnership with the Nova Scotia Community College Heritage Carpentry program in the style of local trapper cabins of the early 20th century, these cabins are a unique option for your overnight stay! The rustic cabins are not accessible for wheelchair users.
One rustic cabin at Jim Charles Point (C5) and one at Jake’s Landing are each pet-friendly.
What’s included
- Inside the cabin
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- Bunk beds
- The rustic cabins at Jim Charles Point have mattresses - all other cabins do not have mattresses
- Woodstove
- Visitors are still encouraged to bring warm clothing and sleeping bags during the shoulder season
- Please note: there is no plumbing, running water, or electricity
- Outside
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- Outdoor firebox
- Picnic table
- Deck chairs at Jim Charles Point
Cost: See prices
Yurt


Situated on the Mersey River, just upstream from Jake's Landing, our Little Foot Yurt is a modernized version of a traditional circular dwelling. It is the perfect front-country retreat for a couple or a small family! The yurt is not accessible for wheelchair users.
The yurt is pet-friendly.
What’s included
- Inside the yurt
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- Bunk bed (no mattresses)
- Futon with a mattress
- Table and chairs
- Woodstove
- Outside
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- Outdoor firebox
- Picnic table
- Parking space for one vehicle
- Nearby
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- Pit privy
Cost: See prices
Map of campsites and roofed accommodations
This map shows the location of campsites and roofed accommodations in the three loops of Jeremy's Bay Campground (Meadow Loop, Slapfoot Loop, and Jim Charles Loop), Jim Charles Point, and Jake's Landing.
Be prepared
You are responsible for your own safety. Be prepared for changing weather conditions, be aware of hazards, and have adequate information and equipment to ensure a safe visit.
Current advisories, warnings, and closures Visitor safety Prepare for your activity with AdventureSmartWhat to bring
- Equipment and supplies
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- Sleeping bags, blankets, and pillows
- Container for water (campground water is potable)
- Camp stove for outdoor cooking
- Cooking gear, eating utensils, dishes, and a cooler
- Slippers or indoor shoes - the first rule of keeping a clean accommodation is to remove outdoor footwear
- Lantern or flashlight
- Equipment rentals
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- More camping equipment is available for rent at Whynot Adventure, The Keji Outfitters.
A few rules
Rules that apply to the other campground sites also apply at the Parks Canada roofed accommodations. Please review general campground information.
- Check in
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- Check in time is 3 pm
- Visitors must check in at the entrance kiosk, the campground kiosk, or the Visitor Centre
- Rules and regulations
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- Smoking is NOT permitted in the roofed accommodations.
- Pets are allowed in select units.
- For safety reasons, cooking is NOT allowed inside roofed accommodations. A nearby picnic shelter is available for that purpose.
- Please remove outdoor footwear when entering the roofed accommodations.
- No open flames in the roofed accommodations.
- In an effort to control the spread of invasive species, bringing in firewood from outside the park is prohibited. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground kiosk and at the Visitor Centre.
- The roofed accommodation must be cleaned prior to departure.
Equipment rentals
Equipment rentals are available online from Whynot Adventure, the Keji Outfitters. Reservations must be made online in advance. Pick up your rental at Jake’s Landing.
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