Fitzgerald's Pond Provincial Park - Canada
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About Fitzgerald's Pond Provincial Park
RV quick facts for Fitzgerald's Pond Provincial Park
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Max RV length | Suitable for small to mid-size RVs; confirm site length at time of booking |
| Full hookups | Not typically offered; basic unserviced and limited-service sites |
| Dump station | Check current park services before arrival |
| Cell service | Variable along Route 210; best near Swift Current and Goobies |
| Road restrictions | No tunnels or mountain passes; watch for moose on Route 210 |
| Reservation window | Reservations managed through the Newfoundland and Labrador Parks reservation system |
| Nearest fuel and services | Swift Current and Goobies, both a short drive on Route 210 |
| Season | Open seasonally in summer; closed the rest of the year |
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Best time to visit Fitzgerald's Pond Provincial Park
The park is a summer-season destination, with July and August offering the warmest temperatures, longest daylight, and the most reliable conditions for swimming and paddling. Late June and early September act as shoulder seasons with cooler nights, fewer bugs, and quieter campsites, which suits RV travelers looking to avoid peak crowds. Spring and fall can bring cold rain and fog typical of the Burin Peninsula, so travelers should watch forecasts closely. Winter travel is not supported, as the park and its access services close outside the summer operating season.
Park closed for the season
Park closed for the season
Park closed for the season
Park closed, campground not yet open
Campground typically still closed in early spring
Season opening; cool evenings and black flies possible
Peak season; book sites well in advance
Warmest water temperatures for swimming
Shoulder season; quieter campsites
Campground closed for the season
Park closed for the season
Park closed for the season
Things to do at Fitzgerald's Pond Provincial Park
- Swimming at Fitzgerald's Pond Beach EasyRV parking available
The park's sandy freshwater beach is the main attraction and a popular spot for families to swim on warm summer days. Shallow entry makes it suitable for younger children.
- Paddling on Fitzgerald's Pond EasyRV parking available
Fitzgerald's Pond offers calm, sheltered water ideal for kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards. The small size of the pond keeps paddlers close to shore and out of open-water wind.
- Picnicking and Day-Use Area EasyRV parking available
The day-use area provides picnic tables and open grass near the waterfront for lunch breaks and afternoon relaxation. It's a convenient stop for RVers breaking up a longer drive on Route 210.
- Trout Fishing EasyRV parking available
Inland ponds on the Burin Peninsula are known for brook trout, and Fitzgerald's Pond offers shoreline and small-boat fishing opportunities. A valid Newfoundland and Labrador angling licence is required.
- Nature Walks and Birdwatching EasyRV parking available
Short walking paths around the pond and through surrounding boreal forest provide easy access to birdlife and wildflowers. The terrain is mostly flat and family friendly.
- Day Trip to Fortune and the Saint-Pierre Ferry EasyRV parking available
The park makes a practical base for a day trip to Fortune, where a passenger ferry crosses to the French archipelago of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. The drive south on Route 210 passes through classic Burin Peninsula fishing communities.
- Explore Marystown and the Burin Peninsula EasyRV parking available
Marystown is the Burin Peninsula's largest town and offers restaurants, groceries, and full services for RV travelers. Nearby coastal viewpoints showcase the rugged Atlantic shoreline.
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Fitzgerald's Pond Provincial Park, NL, Canada
How to get to Fitzgerald's Pond Provincial Park
The park sits along Route 210 on the Burin Peninsula, roughly a 2 to 2.5 hour drive (about 200 km) southwest of St. John's via the Trans-Canada Highway and the Route 210 junction near Goobies. Marystown is about an hour further south, and the ferry terminal at Fortune is roughly 2 hours from the park. Route 210 is a paved two-lane highway with long rural stretches, variable shoulders, and frequent fog and moose activity, so RV drivers should reduce speed at dawn and dusk and carry extra fuel. The nearest major airport for fly-and-rent travelers is St. John's International Airport (YYT).
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