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Smileys Provincial Park

smileys

Nova Scotia Parks
Nova Scotia · reservable

what to expect

Located close to the town of Windsor, this quiet campground on the Meander River offers easy access to the many cultural and natural attractions in the area. The area's abundant gypsum deposits have influenced the landscape and vegetation in and around the park. Campsites are nestled into a mix of forest and farmland habitats. Nodding Trillium, Ostrich Fern, and Black-eyed Susans can be found throughout the area. The park offers an 65-site campground (28 Wooded and 37 Open), comfort station (showers and flush toilets), dishwashing station, picnic area, playground, and hiking trails. Although there are no serviced sites, water taps, and vault toilets are conveniently located throughout the campground. Located 6 km (4 mi.) east of Brooklyn, Hants County just off Route 14.

the basics

flush toiletspet-friendlyaccessible
drive from edmonton
48.5h · 3636 km
drive from calgary
49.5h · 3711 km
drive from vancouver
58.4h · 4383 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

this list adapts to smileys. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about smileys

can dogs camp at smileys?
Yes. Smileys Provincial Park allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
does smileys have electric hookups?
No. Smileys Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is smileys from edmonton?
Smileys Provincial Park is 3636 km from Edmonton — approximately a 48.5-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at smileys?
Yes. Smileys Provincial Park is operated by Nova Scotia Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at smileys?
Peak season at Smileys Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jun through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of smileys.

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

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