Camping in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador campsites are booked through Parks Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Parks. Here is when each opens its dates, what a cancellation costs, and every Newfoundland and Labrador campground Campsite Tonight watches for cancellations.
Automatic add-to-cart works at all of them: when a sold-out site is cancelled, Campsite Tonight puts it in your cart.
- Campgrounds
- 20
- Campsites
- 1,407
- Parks
- 15
Weekend Availability in Newfoundland and Labrador
1,580 sites available across 20 campgrounds for Oct 23 - 25
MOST IN-DEMAND (LIMITED AVAILABILITY):
When to book a campsite in Newfoundland and Labrador
- 3 or more days before arrival
- Refund minus the $11.50 reservation fee and $11.50 cancellation fee
- Less than 3 days before
- You also lose the first night
No-shows (not checked in by 11 a.m. the day after arrival) can call the park within 30 days for a refund minus the reservation fee and two nights.
- 1 or more days before arrival
- Full refund minus the $7 reservation fee
- Arrival day, until 2 p.m. the next day
- You lose one night
Stays of 8 nights or more have their own refund tiers. No-shows get no refund.
| Booking system | How far ahead | New dates open | Cancellation policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks Canada | Each park opens its whole season on one launch day, in January or February Most campgrounds take bookings until 2 p.m. on arrival day. | 8:00 a.m. local park time (8:30 a.m. in Newfoundland) |
No-shows (not checked in by 11 a.m. the day after arrival) can call the park within 30 days for a refund minus the reservation fee and two nights. |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Parks | The whole season opens in late April (April 22 in 2026) Same-day bookings until 8 p.m. Newfoundland time. | 7:00 a.m. on launch day (6:30 a.m. in most of Labrador) |
Stays of 8 nights or more have their own refund tiers. No-shows get no refund. |
Checked against Parks Canada reservation launch dates, Parks Canada reservation policies, ParksNL reservations and ParksNL rules and regulations (2026) on October 20, 2026. Prices are in Canadian dollars. Rules can change, so confirm on the official site before you book.
Parks Canada launch dates in Newfoundland and Labrador
2026 season. Dates for 2027 haven't been announced yet.
- Terra Nova National Park: Wed, Feb 11, 8:30 a.m. NT
- Gros Morne National Park: Wed, Feb 11, 8:30 a.m. NT
Campgrounds in Newfoundland and Labrador
National parks and historic sites
- Terra Nova National Park (2 campgrounds, 342 sites)
- Gros Morne National Park (5 campgrounds, 231 sites)
Provincial parks
- Barachois Pond Provincial Park (99 sites)
- Blow Me Down Provincial Park (32 sites)
- Butter Pot Provincial Park (124 sites)
- Dildo Run Provincial Park (54 sites)
- Frenchman's Cove Provincial Park (62 sites)
- J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park (69 sites)
- La Manche Provincial Park (69 sites)
- Lockston Path Provincial Park (53 sites)
- Notre Dame Provincial Park (80 sites)
- Pinware River Provincial Park (28 sites)
- Pistolet Bay Provincial Park (36 sites)
- Sandbanks Provincial Park (33 sites)
- Sir Richard Squires Memorial Provincial Park (95 sites)
Newfoundland and Labrador camping FAQ
How far ahead can you book Newfoundland and Labrador Parks campsites?
The whole season opens in late April (April 22 in 2026). New dates open at 7:00 a.m. on launch day (6:30 a.m. in most of Labrador). Same-day bookings until 8 p.m. Newfoundland time.
What is the Newfoundland and Labrador Parks cancellation policy?
1 or more days before arrival: full refund minus the $7 reservation fee. Arrival day, until 2 p.m. the next day: you lose one night. Stays of 8 nights or more have their own refund tiers. No-shows get no refund.
When do Parks Canada reservations open in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Each national park opens its whole season on one launch day. For 2026: Terra Nova National Park, Wed, Feb 11, 8:30 a.m. NT; Gros Morne National Park, Wed, Feb 11, 8:30 a.m. NT. Parks Canada hasn't announced 2027 dates yet.
Does Campsite Tonight work at Newfoundland and Labrador campgrounds?
Yes. Campsite Tonight watches 20 Newfoundland and Labrador campgrounds on Parks Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Parks and adds a cancelled site to your cart automatically, so you just check out.
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