MCFC Campground officially opens its gates!

‍The Medway Community Forest Co-op is excited to announce the official launch of a campground facility in the MCFC license area near Stave Lake, just North of Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site. The campground offers a unique way to experience the wilds of Kespu'kwitk (Southwest NS) through walk-in, backcountry-style camping. By offering walk-in access, campers will have the ability to enjoy the experience of backcountry camping within a 400m walk from their vehicles. The campground is initially offering 5 sites scattered throughout a mature mixed-wood forest, many of which front beautiful Lower Stave Lake, with one fully accessible site.  

Envisioned as a stepping stone into the exquisite landscapes of interior Southwest Nova Scotia, guests can access multiple recreational opportunities from this central location. From the campground, guests can access a new hiking trail around Stave Lake and Lower Stave Lake with a swimming spot and boat launch at the base of the trail.  Nestled on the edge of the beautiful Tobeatic and Medway Lakes Wilderness Areas, pristine lakes and waterways offer exceptional paddling opportunities just a short drive away from the Four-Mile Stillwater Trail and at Kejimkujik. For more intrepid adventurers, the campground trails offer access to Torment Lake and associated portage routes that enter the Tobeatic Wilderness Area waterways.  

Mary Jane Rodger, Executive Director of the Medway Community Forest remarks that,  

“The creation of the campground facility is part of a larger MCFC mandate to promote the diversity of values that forests offer. Our goal is to support rural communities and the diversification of local economies by creating recreational opportunities and access to public lands, fostering vibrant local communities.”  

Centrally located between Queens and Annapolis Counties, the campground provides an ideal base for visitors to explore the region. Guests can experience the distinctive arts, culture, history, and hospitality of nearby communities, including Caledonia, Annapolis Royal, Bear River, and the surrounding villages. 

‍Medway Community Forest Cooperative would like to extend thanks to the Department of Natural Resources for their support through operational grants and their willingness to collaborate on this new venture. Moreover, MCFC extends thanks to Freemans Lumber for their lumber donation, to Tilia Builders for constructing the outbuildings, and to Van Dyk's Excavation and Oneric Excavation for help with the building of the campsites and main trails. 

The MCFC is pleased with the community reception of the campground thus far and hopes the facilities can be a recreational launchpad into the area for both visitors and locals. If you are interested in booking your site, our Hip Camp booking site is now live. You can find more information on how to book your adventure with us at www.medwaycommunityforest.com/campsite

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