Campgrounds and RV parks near Gillams, NL

Gillams sits on the north shore of the Bay of Islands on Newfoundland's west coast, a short drive from Corner Brook and roughly an hour south of Gros Morne National Park. The location puts RV travellers within reach of both provincial and national park campgrounds, plus a handful of private operators along Route 430 and Route 431. The closest provincial option is Blow Me Down Provincial Park, on Route 450 about 60 km west of Corner Brook, on a small peninsula between Lark Harbour and York Harbour at the mouth of the Bay of Islands. Heading north into Gros Morne, Lomond Campground sits on the shores of Bonne Bay, surrounded by forest, with drive-in and walk-in sites, alternate accommodations, washrooms, showers and a kitchen shelter, and Trout River Pond Campground anchors the park's south end near the Tablelands. Private operators in the area, including Elephants Head RV Park and Gros Morne Glamping and Lomond River Lodge Campground, round out the mix with serviced sites for larger rigs.

National park sites use the Parks Canada Reservation Service at reservation.pc.gc.ca or 1-877-737-3783. Trout River Campground has 38 reservable sites, and the newly renovated Lomond Campground has 36 reservable sites including tiny cabins and walk-in beach sites. A valid national park entry pass is required in addition to the camping fee. Provincial sites, including Blow Me Down Provincial Park, are booked through the ParksNL system at nlcamping.ca or by calling 1-877-214-2267. The 2026 reservation window opens on April 22. Private operators such as Elephants Head RV Park and Gros Morne Glamping and Lomond River Lodge Campground take bookings directly by phone or through their websites. Booking well in advance, ideally on opening day, is recommended to secure preferred dates for July and August.