Hideaway Campground & Oyster Market

Nestled at the halfway point on the iconic Cabot Trail, Hideaway Campground & Oyster Market offers a serene escape with breathtaking mountain and ocean views. Experience the charm of Cape Breton with cozy camping cabins, including a unique lighthouse replica, and enjoy fresh oysters straight from the Atlantic. Click to explore your peaceful retreat amid the beauty of Nova Scotia.

At the half way point on the magnificent Cabot Trail lies the northern Atlantic coastal communities of South Harbour, Dingwall, Cape North, Bay St. Lawrence and Meat Cove.  Here at the Top of The Island we are located on the boundaries of the Cape Breton Highland National Park.

Just south of Cape North at 401 Shore Road, South Harbour you will find HIDEAWAY Campground proudly owned and operated by Alex & Susan Dunphy.

Our 40 site campground includes 10 sites with electricity and 7 camping cabins (including one Lighthouse Replica Cabin). We offer a relaxed friendly atmosphere with magnificent mountain and ocean view. But if you want to stay in touch, we now offer Free High Speed Wireless Internet service at the campground office.

Our HIDEAWAY Summer Home is also available for nightly or weekly rental. It is privately located just 1 km from the HIDEAWAY Campground. It is a fully equipped 4 bedroom waterfront home, please click here for more detailed information.

All of our sites wooded or open are private and have an average 1000 square feet of space. Each site has it’s own fire pit with grill and a picnic table. The flush toilets and showers are just a quick jaunt away from any site that you choose. The dishwashing station and coin laundromat are available for your convenience. The playground, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, recreation hall with pool table & hiking trail to the Aspy River are provided for your enjoyment.