Group Campground at Jim Charles Point

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Jim Charles Point Group Campground is available for groups of more than six people.

Reservations

New: Group camping reservations must be made through the Parks Canada Reservation Service.

How to make a camping reservation

Parks Canada Reservation Service: Reserve online | 1-877-RESERVE (737-3783) | Outside of North America: 519-826-5391

Cost: See prices

Dates

Camping is available from Victoria Day weekend (mid-May) to the end of October. Camping is not permitted from November to April.

Group sizes

Minimum group size: 6

Campground capacity: 80

Facilities and services

Tent campsites

This is a tenting-only facility. The campground is divided into four sites with varying numbers of tent pads and fireboxes on each. 

You are welcome to book the entire group campground if you want to have full access to the whole area.

Group Site 1

The largest group site! With 8 tent pads, it can accommodate up to 30 people. Located closest to the shared shelter and parking area, this site is ideal for larger groups who want to camp together while staying close to each other.

Party size limit: 30 people

Group Site 2:

Located near the point, Site 2 is perfect for smaller groups. With 4 tent pads, it can host approximately 15 people. This site is closest to the field where you can play soccer, as well as the shared firepit.

Party size limit: 15 people

Group Site 3:

Situated in the center of the group campsite area, Site 3 is close to both the shared picnic shelter and flushable toilets. With 7 tent pads, this site is ideal for those who want to be in the heart of the action.

Party size limit: 20 people

Group Site 4:

The most secluded site, located farthest from the shared shelter and picnic area. With 4 tent pads, this area may be perfect for groups looking for a more private setting.

Party size limit: 15 people

Equipment rentals

Equipment rentals are available online from Whynot Adventure, the Keji Outfitters. Reservations must be made online in advance. Pick up your rental at Jake’s Landing.

More information

Picnic shelter

There is a picnic shelter, shared by all groups using the group campground.

Features include:

  • picnic tables
  • two wood-burning stoves (purchase firewood* at the Campground Kiosk)
  • food storage lockers (bring your own lock)
  • drinking water tap, outside the shelter (open year-round)
  • a waste sorting station is located nearby

*It is prohibited to bring firewood into Kejimkujik from outside, to control the spread of invasive species. Campers must purchase firewood at the Campground Kiosk.

Washrooms and outhouses (pit privies)

Washrooms include flush toilets and hand washing basins.

There are several outhouses (pit privies).

Nearby

There is a large grassy common area and a group campfire circle.

Swim in the lake nearby at Kedge Beach or enjoy the playground.

Be prepared

You are responsible for your own safety. Be prepared for changing weather conditions, be aware of hazards, and have adequate information and equipment to ensure a safe visit.

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Map

This map shows the facilities and services available at Jim Charles Point. Jim Charles Point offers tent camping for groups, and newly re-designed roofed accommodations: oTENTik, Ôasis, and rustic cabins, including two accessible oTENTik (401 and 402).

Map of Jim Charles Point

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Group camping Group camping

oTENTik oTENTik

oTENTik Accessible Facilities  Accessible oTENTik (401 and 402)

oTENTik On-leash dogs allowed Pet-friendly oTENTik (408)

Ôasis Ôasis

Cabins Rustic cabin

Cabins On-leash dogs allowed Pet-friendly rustic cabin (C5)

Parking Parking 

Water taps and sinks Drinking water

Toilet Toilet

Showers Shower

Outhouse Outhouse

Picnic area Picnic area

Picnic Shelter Picnic shelter

Playground Playground

Swimming Kedge Beach

 

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