Located on Miramichi Bay in Escuminac New Brunswick is the family owned campground and beach called Escuminac Beach and Park. Recently we spent a weekend here and this is what we thought:
The campground is small, mostly open spaces and mostly seasonal campers. Our site was grassed, full service, in an open field and backed onto the main road. We were on an end so neighbours only on one side. Very little privacy in a set up like this but we had a bird's eye view of the comings and goings around the campground.
It was very quiet down here. Great for relaxing outdoors in a lawn chair with a book and a beverage. Our site fee included access to the beautiful beach but unfortunately the water was way too cold to get in in early June but we enjoyed the waves and watching the sunset and just being near the ocean.
Amenities at the campground were scarce. It's the type of place you go when you want the beach, and it certainly delivered in that regard. There were 2 small playgrounds that little ones could enjoy. No real space for walking and biking other than along the beach. There were some beach look out points that provided great views of the beach but looked like they could use some TLC.
The office boasts a canteen and ice cream but offerings were very limited. There is a huge covered porch with book shelves full of novels you could borrow which was a nice touch. Firepits were large and gave off great heat on chilly nights and staff deliver your firewood right to your site which is very convenient and appreciated.
We spent our days relaxing and enjoying the outdoors and in the evening we were treated by beautiful sunsets and warm campfires.
The small village of Escuminac is fairly remote from any bustling town so if you plan to visit, make sure you have what you need with you. Some essential things can be found in nearby Baie Saint Anne as far as grocery, hardware, liquor and gas needs. A short drive down the road you'll find O'Neil's fish market located right on the wharf so if you're a seafood lover, be sure to stop in for the best lobster you'll ever have. Fresh caught, live or steamed you can't beat it. You can see the boats they've come in on docked right there so you know it's as fresh as can be.
Consider Escuminac on your travels around New Brunswick if you'd like a quaint, relaxing place near the ocean with a beautiful beach, friendly people and delicious seafood. Here's the link to their site for you to check out
Take care of yourself, be kind to others, wash your hands and don't pick your nose.
Adventure is out there!
Love,
The McDonnells
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