Campground Review: Arms of Gold Campground

Kim Martinez
Jun 17
2 min read

Updated: Jun 29

Location: 24 Church Road, Little Bras d'Or, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Date of Stay: June 13-14, 2025

Contact Information:

- Website: www.armofgoldcamp.com

- Email: camp@armofgoldcamp.com

- Phone: (902) 736-6516

- Reservations: Fill out the form on the website or call them

Rates:

- Full service 30 amp: $49.95

- Full service 50 amp: $58.95

The Biggest Draw: Ferry Terminal Proximity

Arms of Gold Campground is the closest campground to the Marine Atlantic Ferry terminal. Less than 8 minutes – exit campground, turn right, and the road dead ends into the ferry terminal loading line. This makes it the perfect pre-ferry staging area!

Outstanding Amenities

This campground has loads of amenities that others don't offer:

Propane to Fill RV – not just canister fills

RV wash pad – get your rig clean before the ferry

Gift store – last-minute supplies and souvenirs

RV Vehicle Storage – for extended stays

Winnie's Wagon – Famous for its luscious burgers, homemade Crinkle Fries and fabulous fish and chips

The RV Community Experience

Bonding opportunity: This is the park where so many of your fellow RVers are traveling to Newfoundland and excited to share their experiences and plans. The pre-ferry energy is contagious – everyone's swapping itineraries and tips!

Spectacular Views & Setting

View: This campground is set high above the beautiful Bras d'Or Lake. The view is outstanding and there are trails down to the lake to enjoy it up close.

Summary:

We loved our stay at Arms of Gold. We had a great 50amp full service site with amazing water views. We were happy happy with our site – beautiful, spacious, wide sites that easily accommodated our 44ft RV. and our Ford Raptor Pick up

Cat's Corner: Feline Review

The cats loved this site – it was so wide and quiet they enjoyed a long cat tunnel set up. They had a lot of people coming by to take a look. They felt like Movie Stars! 🐱⭐

Pet-friendly features:

- Wide, quiet sites perfect for pet setup

- Safe walking areas

- Fellow pet travelers to socialize with

The Bottom Line

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

Arms of Gold Campground is more than just a convenient ferry staging area – it's a destination in itself. The combination of stunning lake views, excellent amenities (especially that RV wash pad!), and the excitement of meeting fellow Newfoundland adventurers makes this a must-stay.

Perfect for:

- Pre-ferry preparation and staging

- Meeting fellow RV travelers

- Enjoying spectacular Bras d'Or Lake views

- RV maintenance (propane fills, washing)

Would we stay again? Absolutely! This will be our go-to spot for future ferry crossings.

Planning your Newfoundland ferry adventure? Arms of Gold Campground is the perfect launching pad. Share your ferry crossing plans in the comments below!