Hideaway Campground and Oyster Market is a premier coastal camping destination located in Dingwall, Nova Scotia, positioned at the halfway point of the scenic Cabot Trail on the boundary of Cape Breton Highland National Park. This privately-owned facility offers 80 diverse camping sites including electric-water-sewer combinations, unserviced sites, and comfortable cabins, accommodating both RVs and tent campers with no minimum stay requirement.
The campground features comprehensive amenities including full-service hookups with 30-amp electrical service, flush toilets, hot showers, laundry facilities, a recreation hall, and a playground. Every site includes a fire pit with grill and picnic table, with wooded and open options available. Guests enjoy reliable internet access and seasonal firewood.
A unique highlight is the on-site oyster farm and market operated by owners Alex and Susan Dunphy, offering fresh Aspy Bay oysters and seasonal Atlantic snow crab and lobster. The location provides exceptional access to Cape Breton's natural attractions: pristine beaches, whale watching excursions, wildlife viewing opportunities for moose and eagles, kayaking, and hiking trails along the Aspy River.
Neighboring Highland Links offers championship golf. Hideaway Campground embodies Nova Scotia hospitality with the philosophy that guests "come as strangers, leave as friends," making it an ideal base for experiencing the rugged beauty and coastal charm of Cape Breton Island.