What pairs well with camping? Each of our provincial parks here in New Brunswick can offer you something unique to pair with your summer camping experience! Whether you’re looking for a calm and relaxing getaway or an adventurous, action-packed vacation, Parks NB has you covered.

Sugarloaf Provincial Park- The Mountain of Adventure

Pairing: Camping and Biking

If it’s adrenaline you’re looking for, Sugarloaf Mountain offers the thrill of downhill mountain biking to amp up your camping experience. With two easy, eight medium and six black diamond trails there is a range to cover all skill levels. This parks also offers 16 cross-country bike trails that range from easy to black diamond. No bike? No problem! You can rent everything you need for a day on the mountain right here in the park.

Did you know?

Sugarloaf Provincial Park will host the Crankworx Summer series once again from August 27 to 30th, 2026! Crankworx Summer Series is the track to the global stage, hosted in, epic locations, bringing together pinned locals, top amateurs, and up-and-coming youngsters, while attracting top international riders keen to mix, mingle, and drop in.

Crankworx Summer Series brings together the best of summer with Crankworx festival vibes. It’s an undeniably local experience, elevated to the world stage. Set to take place throughout the summer with several multi-day stops, providing local athletes, groms and rookies with the opportunity to ride alongside pro athletes.

FEATURES:

• Mountain Bike Trails
• Bike Lift
• Cross-country bike trails
• Bike rentals
• Hiking Trails
• Restaurant
• Ch-A-lets
• Rustic Shelters
• RV Campsites
• Tent Campsites
• Kitchen Shelters
• Playground

Spend the day navigating the mountain of adventure on two wheels and your nights by the campfire resting up for more excitement.

Mount Carleton Provincial Park- The Canadian Appalachian Experience

Pairing: Camping and Hiking

Hiking enthusiasts flock to Mount Carleton to attain the goal of reaching the highest peak in the Maritime provinces. Pair your camping experience with a full hiking itinerary and accomplish some, or all of the hiking trails that Mount Carleton Provincial Park has to offer. Work your way from the easy and beautiful Williams Falls Trail to the challenge of one of three summits, Mount Bailey, Mount Carleton or Mount Sagamook.

With all of that hiking during daylight hours, your campsite will be a welcome retreat at the end of the day. Enjoy one of the darkest skies in the province at this designated dark sky preserve while you relax by the fire.

Did you know?

Mount Carleton Provincial Park was designated a Dark-Sky Preserve in 2009. Dark-Sky Preserves are protected areas that make a special commitment to protect and preserve the night, reducing or eliminating light pollution in all forms. Mount Carleton invites professional and experienced astronomers to host dark sky events within the park throughout the summertime. It’s a sight to see!

FEATURES:

• Hiking Trails
• Lodge-Café
• Playground
• Dark Sky Preserve
• Heritage Cabins
• RV Sites
• Tent Sites
• Back Country Camping

République Provincial Park- Where nature, Culture and History Meet

Pairing: Camping and Family

This family-oriented park will be a welcome destination for the whole family! Whether it’s you and your immediate family needing to get away and connect with nature or bringing the whole extended family for a reunion, République Provincial Park has everything you need for all ages.

Paddle the day away with rental options from paddle boards to kayaks or stay and play on dry land in our rec centre and amphitheater. With a swimming pool, tennis and pickle ball courts, playground and more, there is something here for the whole family. Gather at République Provincial Park to connect with nature and family!

Did you know?

Did you know that République Provincial Park is not only next door to the New Brunswick Botanical Garden, but they also have a community vegetable garden right in the park? This garden is planted and cared for by park staff and seasonal campers throughout the summer. All camping guests are welcome to pick what they need to make the best camping meals, because République park staff believe that nutrition is important, even while camping. That being said, they are fully supportive of roasting and devouring marshmallows at their weekly community campfires!

FEATURES:

• Supervised Swimming Pool
• Paddle Sport Rentals
• Community Garden
• Amphitheater
• Recreational Centre
• Tennis Courts
• Pickle Ball Court
• Canteen
• Ch-A-lets
• Rustic Shelters
• RV campsites
• Tent campsites

Mactaquac Provincial Park- The Four-Season Playground

Pairing: Camping and Golf

Although Mactaquac has so many activities to offer, we definitely recommend pairing your camping experience with a round or two of golf! Whether you’re a pro-golfer, new golfer, have played our course a hundred times or never before, we welcome you to challenge yourself again and again. Challenge yourself to be your own best, beat your friends or maybe achieve one of our prestigious “Hole-in-One” golf-bag tags!

Relax after your round of golf in one of our beautiful and comfortable Ch-A-lets.

Did you know?

Mactaquac Provincial Park is home to the Explore NB Open, a premier PGA TOUR Americas event, bringing the best in golf to the heart of New Brunswick. Join us for world-class competition, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable experiences. From on-course action to family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone.

From July 6 to 12, 2026, we will celebrate local flavour, community and a summer experience worth planning around! (Add Omnium Explore NB Open link? Home - Omnium Explore NB Open)

FEATURES:

• Beach
• Golf Course
• Hiking Trails
• Kitchen Shelters
• Restaurant
• Playground
• Ch-A-lets
• Rustic Shelters
• RV Campsites
• Tent Campsites

New River Beach Provincial Park- The Fundy Tidal Beach

Pairing: Camping and Sand Sculptures

It doesn’t have to be the day of our annual sand sculpture competition to hit the beach with your sculpting tools. Practice all summer long and challenge the Fundy tide while you’re camping with us. This expansive beach has room for everyone to spread out and create!

Head back to your campsite after a day of sculpting to enjoy a campfire and maybe stay in one of our new rustic shelters!

Did you know?

Experience the magic of sand and sea at the Bay of Fundy Sand Sculpture Festival, a three-day celebration of creativity, competition, and the beauty of the world’s highest tides. August 7 to 9, 2026 watch as world-class sand sculptors transform the shores of New River Beach Provincial Park into an open-air gallery, crafting masterpieces from nothing but sand and water. But as the tides rise, their creations are reclaimed by the Bay, making each sculpture a temporary wonder.

Whether you’re watching the masters at work, competing in the amateur competition, or learning the craft in one of the workshops, there is something for everyone. With live music, local artisans, and incredible food and drink, this is a festival you’ll want to experience – before it is washed away! 

FEATURES:

• Beach
• Restaurant
• Kitchen Shelters
• Playground
• Ch-A-lets
• Rustic Shelters
• RV Campsites
• Tent Campsites

Herring Cove Provincial Park- The Nature Lover’s Retreat

Pairing: Camping and Island Adventures

Herring Cove Provincial Park is the perfect place to stay while you tour Campobello Island, an island rich in history and culture. The main attraction, Roosevelt Cottage that includes a “Tea with Eleanor” offers free, guided tours and is just a short trip from the park! Spend your days touring the island and your evenings relaxing at the park, maybe fitting in a round of golf at our nine-hole course.

You’ll be able to hear the waves from all over our campground at night but our campground C, right beside the water offers the soothing sound of crashing waves up close. Fall asleep to the sound of the tides!

Did you know?

While camping at Herring Cove Provincial Park, we highly recommend visiting the Roosevelt Campobello International Park. Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt’s “summer cottage” has been preserved and is almost exactly as it was in 1920. Join an expert interpreter for a guided tour of both floors of the memorabilia-filled cottage.

You can also explore the story of Eleanor Roosevelt and her life of activism and public service, led by expert interpreters in the historic Wells-Shober summer cottage. Roosevelt Campobello International Park is a singular example of international cooperation - jointly administered, staffed, and funded by the peoples of Canada and the United States. 

FEATURES:

• Golf Course (9 Hole)
• Restaurant
• Hiking Trails
• Playground
• Kitchen Shelters
• Beach
• Ch-A-lets
• Rustic Shelters
• RV Campsites
• Tent Campsites

Parlee Beach Provincial Park- Canada’s Warmest Salt-Water Beach

Pairing: Camping and Beach Fun

Relaxing on the beach is required at least once per summer, why not make it the warmest salt-water beach in Canada?! No need to stop at just one day on the beach if you are camping at Parlee Beach Provincial Park, stay and play for as many days as work will allow you to get away! Parlee Beach has warm sand that is perfect to stretch out your beach blanket, lay back and soak in the sun. Don’t forget your sunscreen.

The campground is a short walk away and offers an open concept, close knit camping community!

Did you know?

Since 1949, the Shediac Lobster Festival has been New Brunswick’s oldest and tastiest summer tradition, drawing thousands of visitors to the “Lobster Capital of the World.” Each July, Shediac, NB, comes alive with lobster-eating contests, concerts, races, culinary showdowns, and family-friendly fun, celebrating fresh Atlantic lobster and 75 years of maritime hospitality.

Parlee Beach Provincial Park participates in the Shediac Lobster Festival each year, offering an incredible, water-front venue for the Succulent festival event on July 4th, 2026. Succulent is a gourmet experience with your feet in the sand. Lobster lovers won’t want to miss this!

FEATURES:

• Supervised Beach
• Restaurants
• Accessible Playground
• Kitchen Shelters
• Rustic Shelters
• RV Campsites
• Tent Campsites

Murray Beach Provincial Park- The Seashore Discovery Beach

Pairing: Camping and Beach Relaxation

Do you need to step away from the hustle and bustle of life? Murray Beach Provincial Park with its famous picturesque sunsets is the place to relax, recharge and remember exactly what mother nature can do. The beauty of the views across the Northumberland Strait are something everyone should see. On clear days you will see the Confederation Bridge and maybe catch some adventurers crossing the strait to Prince Edward Island!

This family friendly campground offers activities for young and young at heart alike.

Did you know?

Visitors of the park, you’re invited each week to their “Murray Market Meet and Greet” to see what these vendors offer, hear about why they started doing what they do and how they have gotten their small business to where it is today. At this special weekly event you’re sure to meet the people who make Murray Beach and surrounding areas feel like a home away from home!

FEATURES:

• Beach
• Kitchen Shelters
• Rustic Shelters
• RV Campsites
• Tent Campsites

These perfect pairings touch on just a few things these parks have to offer. Visit every park on your New Brunswick road-trip to discover your perfect pairing!