Provincial Parks
Prince Edward Island's network of Provincial Parks has 8 camping parks and 13 day use parks which offer spectacular beaches, beautiful scenery, nature trails and lots of outdoor recreation and interpretive programs.
Our campground parks offer facilities for overnight camping, as well as general recreational use and our day use parks are a wonderful place for swimming, outdoor sports, picnics and other outdoor experiences.
*Check individual park listings for current rates and fees. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Interac cards are now accepted at all campgrounds. There is a 10% discount for seniors aged 60 and over. All day use parks are free to enter.
Heritage Sites Located within Provincial Parks
Basin Head Fisheries Museum
Elmira Railway Museum & Miniature Railway (located next to the Confederation Trail)
Green Park Shipbuilding Museum & Historic Yeo House
Fanning School at Cabot Beach
Seasonal and All-Season Activity Parks
Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park at Brookvale
Linear Park: Part of the Trans Canada Trail Network
Reservations and Contact Information
All Prince Edward Island Provincial Campgrounds will be accepting reservations April 1st for the following season. You can make reservations by calling the individual Provincial Parks directly weekdays between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m AST. You'll need to provide the following information to make a reservation: phone number, arrival date, length of stay, name, address and type of campsite required. A valid Visa or Mastercard number and expiration date are required to guarantee a reservation.
Entertainment and Special Programs
PEI's Provincial Parks offer something for everyone while promoting an active outdoor lifestyle.
Parks West is responsible for the operation of five fully functional campgrounds and eight day use parks ranging from Jacques Cartier, located west of Alberton, to Bonshaw on the Central Coastal Drive.
Three of the larger parks, Jacques Cartier, Cedar Dunes and Cabot Beach, offer a full slate of educational and interesting programs in addition to daily programming and supervised swimming. Some of the more popular events include Sand Castle Competition, Night in the Park Concert series at Cedar Dunes and Jacques Cartier and a whole host of festivals including Seniors Day at Cabot Beach.
All of these parks have lifeguards on duty for camper and visitor safety.
All of our day use parks provide a wide range of playground equipment, picnic shelters and washroom facilities, making them an ideal family fun destination. Two day use parks also have lifeguards on duty: Chelton Beach and Basin Head.
Parks East is responsible for the operation of five fully functional campgrounds and six day use parks ranging from Red Point, located east of Souris, to Wood Islands Provincial Park.
Panmure Island, Brudenell, Red Point, Northumberland and Kings Castle offer daily programming. Some of the more popular events include Seniors Day, Kids Day, and Family Fun Day.
Panmure Island, Basin Head, Northumberland and Red Point have lifeguards on duty for camper and visitor safety. Brudenell also offers lifeguards on duty at an outdoor pool and also maintains a fully functional marina.