Campgrounds and RV parks near Moncton, NB

The Bay of Fundy anchors most itineraries. Free-standing sea stacks line the shoreline at Hopewell Cape, and the same tides flow up the Petitcodiac River to create the Tidal Bore twice daily. Hopewell Rocks admission is generally valid for two consecutive days, giving visitors flexibility to see both high and low tides. In the city, Magnetic Hill is a well-known family stop, with the Magnetic Hill Zoo and Magic Mountain waterpark next door. Centennial Park offers walking trails, playgrounds and green space close to several private campgrounds. Inside Fundy National Park, visitors can kayak on the Bay of Fundy, walk the seafloor when the tide recedes, and hike or bike through Acadian forest. Fundy has more than 100 km of trails, and the Dobson Trail links the park back toward Riverview for longer-distance hikers.

The RV season in southeastern New Brunswick is short and concentrated. Most private parks and Fundy National Park frontcountry campgrounds run from mid-May through mid-October. Chignecto Campground in Fundy, for example, operates from May 17 to October 13, which is representative of the wider region. Summer is peak. July and August bring the warmest weather and the busiest campgrounds. The average last spring frost in Moncton is around May 23 and frost normally returns around October 2, giving a frost-free window of roughly 131 days. Trees typically leaf out in May, and daytime highs sit around 25 °C through the core summer months. Shoulder seasons trade crowds for cooler nights. September holds warmth from the nearby Gulf of St. Lawrence and is popular for Fundy hiking. First snowfalls usually do not occur until mid to late November, and consistent snow cover on the ground does not typically arrive until mid to late December. Winter RV options are very limited: most private parks close and campground services shut down.

Roads into Moncton and along Route 114 to Fundy are well-suited to RVs, with paved surfaces and standard turnouts. Inside Fundy National Park, sites vary in service level. At Chignecto, a total of 263 sites are available for reservations, including 10 sites with electricity, water and sewer, and 171 sites with electricity and water. Private parks near the city typically offer full hookups, laundry and Wi-Fi. Fog and rapid weather changes are common near the Fundy coast. Chignecto sits on the highlands further from the Bay of Fundy, so fog is a rare occurrence there, while coastal sites see it more often. Cell coverage is generally strong near Moncton and can be patchier deep inside the national park. Tide planning matters. General charts can mislead, so check posted daily times at Bore Park or Hopewell Rocks before setting out.