Kempt Shore Ocean View Campground, has been an Atlantic hub of outdoor recreation and music for over two decades. The campground offers 20 acres of open space for RV and tenting vacillates and over 800 feet of private beach where you can enjoy breathtaking sunsets, prime striped bass angling, and kite-flying. It is a vital part of the Glooscap Trail experience, showcasing Nova Scotia’s natural beauty and vibrant culture.
Home to iconic music events like the Acoustic Maritime Music Festival, the campground has become a sanctuary for music enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike. Its mission is deeply rooted in celebrating original Canadian music, while providing a scenic and welcoming environment for guests.
“In 1999, when the campground land was put up for sale, I was working in scientific research at Dalhousie University in Halifax and running a small vineyard in Kempt Shore. After purchasing the land, we began clearing and leveling it. That summer, a musician friend toured the property and remarked, ‘What a perfect place to hold a Bluegrass Festival.’ From that moment, we never looked back.
The Bluegrass Festival ran successfully for 13 years. In 2003, we decided to broaden our scope and launched the Acoustic Maritime Music Festival, showcasing original Canadian music with a focus on Atlantic Canada. The festival, now 22 years old in 2025, has hosted hundreds of singer-songwriters and helped launch several musical careers.
The campground was initially set up as an event space, but with encouragement from Nova Scotia Tourism, it became a registered seasonal campground. Today, it remains a place where people come to enjoy music, nature, and community on one of Nova Scotia’s most picturesque shorelines.”
Marc Peterson
Owner
Kempt Shore Ocean View Campground
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