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The East Coast Trail winds through over 30 historic <\/span>communities, each with their own unique charm and amenities. When on the trail, you’ll experience the serenity of genuine wilderness and you may not want to leave. You don’t have to: you can camp on the trail<\/span>. <\/span><\/i>There are five established wilderness campsites along the trail system. Or you may choose to hike from community to community and stay in off trail accommodations such bed and breakfasts, coastline cottages or hotels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”PT Sans Narrow|700|||||||” header_font_size=”28px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n After a long day of hiking, there is nothing better than putting your feet up in a cozy room or soaking in a warm bath. Many communities along the East Coast Trail offer a selection of accommodations from bed and breakfasts, hotels or inns to seaside cottages and cabins. <\/span>Visit our directory<\/b><\/a> or <\/span>Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism<\/b><\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”PT Sans Narrow|700|||||||” header_font_size=”28px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”20px” header_3_line_height=”2em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n East Coast Trail hikers may camp either in established sites found on the trail, or alongside the trail in or near trailhead communities.<\/span><\/p>\n With thousands using the trail each year, more and more wear and tear takes place, particularly near established campsites. To reduce the impact of camping:<\/span><\/p>\n Non-serviced, primitive campsites with wooden tent platforms (or levelled, ground sites with space to set up a tent) and pit toilets are found near the mid-point of six of the longest East Coast Trail paths:<\/span><\/p>\n These sites are identified on corresponding East Coast Trail path maps and can be accessed only by hiking. They cannot be reserved in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”PT Sans Narrow|700|||||||” header_font_size=”28px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Fully-serviced campsites are available in La Manche Provincial park, accessible from La Manche Village Path. Visit the <\/span>Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Parks Reservation Service<\/b><\/a> or <\/span>Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism – Camping<\/b><\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”PT Sans Narrow|700|||||||” header_font_size=”28px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Several stores in St. John’s and nearby Mt. Pearl sell outdoor equipment and supplies:<\/span><\/p>\n A limited selection camping supplies or stove fuel may be found at local hardware, convenience or grocery stores in trailhead communities north and south of St. John’s. Carrying back up stove fuel is recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Camping and AccommodationsBeyond the Trail The East Coast Trail winds through over 30 historic communities, each with their own unique charm and amenities. When on the trail, you’ll experience the serenity of genuine wilderness and you may not want to leave. You don’t have to: you can camp on the trail. 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Camp on the Trail<\/h1>\n
How to camp<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Designated campsites on the trail<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Camping off the Trail<\/h1>\n
Equipment and Supplies<\/h1>\n
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