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Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park

ellenwood lake

Nova Scotia Parks
Nova Scotia · reservable

what to expect

Nestled between two lakes in the heart of southern Nova Scotia, this park offers walking trails in a hardwood setting, canoeing, swimming, and camping for all those who like to enjoy the outdoors. The quiet beauty of nature is evident everywhere. The shoreline holds some of Nova Scotia's rare plants, and the lakes have both brown and speckled trout, chain pickerel, and Atlantic salmon. The park offers an 87-site campground (86 Wooded; 1 Open), comfort station (showers and flush toilets), dishwashing station, two picnic areas, boat launch, a supervised beach, and a hiking trail. Serviced and Unserviced sites are offered. Water taps and vault toilets are conveniently located throughout the campground. Located just 20 km (12 mi.) northeast of Yarmouth and 5 km (3 mi.) south of Deerfield. Exit…

the basics

flush toiletspet-friendlyaccessible
drive from edmonton
47.6h · 3569 km
drive from calgary
48.4h · 3630 km
drive from vancouver
57.3h · 4299 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.

what to bring

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common questions about ellenwood lake

can dogs camp at ellenwood lake?
Yes. Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
does ellenwood lake have electric hookups?
No. Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is ellenwood lake from edmonton?
Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park is 3569 km from Edmonton — approximately a 47.6-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at ellenwood lake?
Yes. Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park is operated by Nova Scotia Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

nearby places

within ~100 km of ellenwood lake.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from nova scotia parks + open sources

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