Newfoundland Trip

[Sully]

Our first 3 nights were at Grand Codroy campground, 30 minutes north of the Channel-Port aux Basques ferry terminal.  The campground overlooks a large meandering river. We found it to be very peaceful and well maintained.

A short drive from the campground is the most westerly point on the island.

The next 3 nights we are at Sandbanks Provincial Park on the southern shore of Newfoundland.  It’s a four hour drive from our previous campsite, where you perfect your pothole avoidance techniques.  There are beautiful sandy beaches a fairly short walk from the campground.

We are heading north from here, to Blow Me Down Provincial Park.
 

[bugeyedriver]

Sully,  Have a wonderful time in Newfoundland!  I went several years ago and it was a month of exploration I'll never forget.  Don't miss the UNESCO Viking settlement, L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site on the northwest tip (looks like you're heading that way).  At Twillingate, you can catch a boat tour amongst the icebergs and if you take a ferry on the north shore, to Fogo Island, you may even have an iceberg run aground right behind your campsite!  

As a group of people, I found those in Newfoundland to be some of the most friendly I've ever met. 

How long do you plan on remaining on the Rock?

[Sully]

We will be on the rock for 2 months.

[Katjo]

Looks fabulous! It’s on my bucket list.

[Patriot]

Beautiful scenery! Keep the photos rolling in as you can!

Patriot🇺🇸

[topgun2]

7 hours ago, Sully said:

We will be on the rock for 2 months.

You guys know how to rock!😁

[Sully]

On 6/14/2023 at 11:13 AM, bugeyedriver said:

Sully,  Have a wonderful time in Newfoundland!  I went several years ago and it was a month of exploration I'll never forget.  Don't miss the UNESCO Viking settlement, L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site on the northwest tip (looks like you're heading that way).  At Twillingate, you can catch a boat tour amongst the icebergs and if you take a ferry on the north shore, to Fogo Island, you may even have an iceberg run aground right behind your campsite!  

As a group of people, I found those in Newfoundland to be some of the most friendly I've ever met. 

How long do you plan on remaining on the Rock?

Thank you for the feedback, we will be sure to see those sites.  I agree the people here are very friendly.

[Sully]

Campground and Pictures from hiking around Blow Me Down Provincial Park 

[topgun2]

Do those stairs go all the way to the bottom?😁

[Sully]

22 hours ago, topgun2 said:

Do those stairs go all the way to the bottom?😁

Yes they do, here’s another set.  We are now headed for Gros Morne National Park 

[dewdev]

Sully:

Did you need reservations  at the CG you have and will stay at?

How busy were the campgrounds?

Do the campgrounds have electricty and/or water at each camp site?

Thanks and have a wonderful time.

[Sully]

2 hours ago, dewdev said:

Sully:

Did you need reservations  at the CG you have and will stay at?

How busy were the campgrounds?

Do the campgrounds have electricty and/or water at each camp site?

Thanks and have a wonderful time.

I made reservations for each stay, but so far the campgrounds have been maybe 10 to 30 percent full.  It’s early in the season here, I suspect they will be a lot fuller in July.  Most of the Provincial Parks  have no water/electricity at each site but have water and dump sites in the park.  A few have electricity at the camp sites.  All have been really nice and beautiful camping sites.  The private and National Parks have more facilities at each campground site.

Our current camp site at Gros Morne National Park, has water and electricity.

[HDRider]

I do want to go there

 

 

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[topgun2]

How's the bug traffic?

[Sully]

5 hours ago, topgun2 said:

How's the bug traffic?

The closer to water the more bugs and there is a lot of water here.

[Sully]

Berry Hill campground 

[Sully]

More pic’s from Gros Morne 

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[Shawna and Scott]

This trip and an Alaskan adventure are on the top of our lists. Thanks for all the wonderful pics and information on camp grounds!! Enjoy the rest of your trip and Safe Travels.

[SeaDawg]

Thanks for the photos! Beautiful!

Are you traveling on to L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site? That's definitely on my bucket list. 

[Boudicca908]

On 6/20/2023 at 1:50 PM, Sully said:

The closer to water the more bugs and there is a lot of water here.

From living on sand bar (Florida) it might not seem too bad, but it also depends on the bugs. 

Thank you so much for keeping us posted on this fabulous journey! 

[Sully]

22 hours ago, SeaDawg said:

Thanks for the photos! Beautiful!

Are you traveling on to L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site? That's definitely on my bucket list. 

Yes, heading up there on Monday 

[Sully]

We have been getting smoke from the mainland fires the last couple of days, so it’s limiting the photo opportunities.

[Sully]

The smoke is gone and the sky is clear at Pistolet Bay Provincial Park, it amazes me how blue the skies and waters are here in Newfoundland.  

[topgun2]

That looks like a swimming area - just how cool/cold is that water?

Also - just above the water it looks like really good bear habitat.  I don't see any bear tracks by the shore though.

Hope that the bugs are not too bad for you!

Bill

[Sully]

3 hours ago, topgun2 said:

That looks like a swimming area - just how cool/cold is that water?

Also - just above the water it looks like really good bear habitat.  I don't see any bear tracks by the shore though.

Hope that the bugs are not too bad for you!

Bill

The water was not as cold as I expected, the mosquitoes are annoying, no bears so far, a couple of moose and lots of icebergs.