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Live conditions · Cavendish Campground, Prince Edward Island
campground
Parks Canada's most popular campground — steps from the beach, inside PEI National Park.
Cavendish Campground is getting hammered right now
Cavendish Campground is getting active weather right now, with thunderstorm. Wind is 25.6 km/h from the SE. Air quality is favorable. Skip this one until the cell moves through.
Right now
14.3°C, feels like 12.8°C
Wind
25.6 km/h SE
Paw index
Stormy weather — wait this one out
3-hour window
Conditions hold steady
No near-term weather shift is showing up in the current forecast window.
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.
Map context
Wind is mild enough that the temperature will be the thing you notice first.
25.6 km/h SE · Gusts 37.4 km/h
Air is clean and easy on lungs today.
AQHI 2 · Visibility 16.09 km
Pressure is softening, which usually means the next island change is already organizing offshore.
1003.7 hPa · Thunderstorm
Daylight today
A long stretch of daylight to work with today.
Sunrise
5:21 a.m.
15h 48m of daylight
Sunset
9:09 p.m.
Air quality
Air is clean and easy on lungs today.
UV timer
Burn window: about 120 min
This is how long fair skin can be in direct sun at UV 0 before it starts to burn — calculated using the standard Health Canada formula (150 ÷ UV index). Apply SPF 30+ before heading out and reapply every 90 minutes if you stay longer.
Today's Questions
Cycling
1 route within 20 km
Activity matcher
camping
Conditions line up nicely right now.
hiking
Conditions line up nicely right now.
swimming
Conditions line up nicely right now.
cycling
Conditions line up nicely right now.
Tides
High tide
6:55 a.m. · 1.2m
Low tide
3:25 p.m. · 0.0m
Visitor information
Parking
Paid
Parks Canada day pass or campsite reservation includes parking — no extra charge
Pets
Pet friendly
Pets welcome on leash in the campground — not permitted on national park beaches
Accessibility
Accessible
Accessible campsites available — book early as they fill fast
Washrooms
Available
Full washroom and shower facilities on site — open late May through early October
Paw index
Stormy weather — wait this one out
Air temp
14.3°C
Comfortable range for most dogs
Pavement
Safe to walk
UV 0 · 14.3°C air
Wind & air
Clean air
AQHI 2 · 25.6 km/h wind
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
The campground has heated washroom and shower buildings, laundry facilities, a camp store, and interpretive programs run by Parks Canada. The beach is a 5–10 minute walk from most sites. Bike rentals are available nearby and the Confederation Trail is easily accessible for day rides.
September is arguably the best month to camp at Cavendish. The crowds thin out dramatically after Labour Day, the water is still warm from the summer (often 18–20°C), the light is golden, and you can actually hear the Gulf instead of your neighbours. Weather is cooler but very pleasant for hiking and cycling.
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