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Cavendish Campground

Parks Canada's most popular campground — steps from the beach, inside PEI National Park.

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Cavendish Campground

Parks Canada's most popular campground — steps from the beach, inside PEI National Park.

Best window right now at Cavendish Campground

Cavendish Campground is in a sweet spot right now with partly cloudy with a gulf breeze. Wind is 18 km/h from the NW, and the air quality is favorable. If this is your stop, head out now and take advantage of the next couple of hours.

Right now

15°C, feels like 13°C

Wind

18 km/h NW

Paw index

Comfortable temp, clean air, easy on paws

Great

3-hour window

Conditions hold steady

No near-term weather shift is showing up in the current forecast window.

Keep one eye on the horizon

Insight of the day

Cavendish Campground is getting the kind of Atlantic light that makes short outdoor stops feel longer and better than the numbers suggest.

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Cavendish Campground on the island

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Wind is mild enough that the temperature will be the thing you notice first.

18 km/h NW · Gusts 26 km/h

Air is clean and easy on lungs today.

AQHI 2 · Visibility 20 km

Pressure is healthy enough that this window should stay composed rather than jumpy.

1018 hPa · Partly cloudy with a gulf breeze

Air quality

Low riskAQHI 2High risk

Air is clean and easy on lungs today.

UV timer

Burn window: about 30 min

UV 5 is high enough that sunscreen and shade timing matter, even when the air still feels cool.

Activity matcher

camping

Conditions line up nicely right now.

Visitor information

Before you go

Parking

Paid

Parks Canada day pass or campsite reservation includes parking — no extra charge

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Pets

Pet friendly

Pets welcome on leash in the campground — not permitted on national park beaches

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Accessibility

Accessible

Accessible campsites available — book early as they fill fast

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Washrooms

Available

Full washroom and shower facilities on site — open late May through early October

Paw index

Is it safe for your dog?

Great

Comfortable temp, clean air, easy on paws

Air temp

15°C

Comfortable range for most dogs

Pavement

Safe to walk

UV 5 · 15°C air

Wind & air

Clean air

AQHI 2 · 18 km/h wind

Frequently asked questions

What visitors want to know

How far in advance do I need to book Cavendish Campground?

Cavendish is the most in-demand campground in Atlantic Canada — sites for July and August are typically gone within hours of the reservation window opening on Parks Canada's website (usually in January). If you're planning a summer trip, book the day reservations open. Shoulder season (June, September) is much easier to book with only a few weeks notice.

What are the weather risks for camping here?

Summer temperatures are comfortable (18–25°C days), but PEI's north shore is exposed to Gulf of St. Lawrence weather systems. Afternoon thunderstorms are possible in July and August. Fog rolls in overnight in June and September. Check the OpenAir wind and rain window above before you set up a tarp — the 3-hour window is especially useful for tent campers.

Are there full hookups for RVs?

Yes — Cavendish Campground has electrical hookup sites and full-service sites (water and electricity) in addition to unserviced tent sites. Full hookup sites are the first to sell out. Dump stations are available on site. Check Parks Canada's reservation system for current site types and availability.

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