Sunset View Campground

06/12/2026

One of nature’s rare masterpieces paid us a visit at Sunset View Campground! 🦋

This stunning insect is a Cecropia moth, the largest native moth in North America, with a wingspan that can reach up to 18 cm (7 inches). While many people spend their entire lives without seeing one in person, we were fortunate enough to spot this beautiful specimen right here at the campground.

What’s fascinating is that a Cecropia moth spends nearly an entire year as a caterpillar, feeding and growing through several stages before spinning a cocoon and overwintering. Once it emerges as an adult moth, its time is remarkably short - typically just 1 to 2 weeks.

In fact, adult Cecropia moths don’t even have functioning mouthparts, meaning they can’t eat. Their sole purpose is to find a mate and continue the species before their brief life comes to an end.

With their striking colours, feathery antennae, and impressive size, it’s easy to see why a Cecropia moth sighting is considered a special event for nature lovers.

Keep your eyes open during your stay - you never know what amazing wildlife you might discover at Sunset View Campground! 🌲✨

06/06/2026

🏡 Step back in time - Kings Landing is officially open for the 2026 season!

There’s no time like the present to experience the past at New Brunswick’s incredible open-air 19th-century historical village. Wander through authentic homes and businesses, meet costumed interpreters, watch traditional crafts come to life, and discover what daily life was like along the St. John River more than 150 years ago.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to relive a favourite experience, Kings Landing is a must-see destination during your stay with us.

Even better? Guests of Sunset View Campground receive 20% off admission throughout the 2026 season!

After a full day of exploring the past, return to the present at Sunset View Campground and unwind beside the beautiful Saint John River while taking in some of the most spectacular sunsets in New Brunswick. It’s the perfect way to end a day of adventure, history, and discovery.

📍 Stay at Sunset View Campground
📍 Visit Kings Landing
🎟️ Save 20% on admission as our guest

History is waiting - and it’s just down the road!

06/01/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month from all of us at Sunset View Campground! 🌈

At Sunset View Campground, we believe camping is about creating memories, building friendships, sharing laughter around the campfire, and feeling like you belong.

This month, we proudly celebrate the LGBTQ+ members of our campground family, our friends, our guests, and our community. We are grateful for the diversity of people who make Sunset View Campground such a special place to call home throughout the camping season.

Pride is also a reminder that representation matters. We celebrate Pride because everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and accepted for who they are. By recognizing and embracing our differences, we help create a community where people know they are safe, welcome, and supported. Our goal is for every guest to feel comfortable being themselves and to know that what makes each of us unique is something to be celebrated.

Whether you’re spending your days on the water, relaxing by the pool, enjoying a campfire with friends, or making new connections around the campground, we hope everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued here.

Because at Sunset View Campground, there’s always room around the campfire for everyone. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Happy Pride Month!

05/18/2026

🇨🇦 Happy Victoria Day from all of us at Sunset View Campground! ☀️🏕️

What an incredible long weekend to kick off the unofficial start of summer camping season! With beautiful sunshine, warm temperatures, and unforgettable sunsets, it was the perfect way to welcome campers back for another amazing season. 🌅

We want to send a huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing guests who continue to make Sunset View Campground part of your camping traditions year after year. Whether you spent the weekend relaxing by the fire, enjoying time with family and friends, or simply soaking in the stunning weather, we’re so grateful you chose to spend your holiday with us.

Here’s to a summer full of memories, laughter, campfires, and countless sunsets still to come. ❤️

05/16/2026

🌅 DID YOU KNOW? 🌊

The peaceful stretch of water beside Sunset View Campground holds a fascinating piece of New Brunswick history beneath its surface.

Before the Mactaquac Dam was built in the late 1960s, the Saint John River looked completely different. Instead of the wide, lake-like headpond we know today, this was a narrower, fast-moving river valley with strong currents, islands, fertile farmland, small communities, and rocky shoreline rapids.

One of the most famous natural features in the area was Pokiok Falls - once considered one of the largest waterfalls on the Saint John River system. The falls disappeared beneath the rising water after the dam was completed in 1968.

When the dam gates closed, the river rose dramatically, flooding approximately 96 kilometres (60 miles) upstream. Roads were rerouted, homes and farms were relocated, railway lines vanished, and entire sections of the Saint John River Valley were permanently transformed.

Today, the river is much wider and dramatically deeper, with some areas estimated to be more than 130 feet deep. Beneath the calm surface are remnants of the former valley - old foundations, riverbanks, wooded areas, and traces of the original landscape that existed before the flooding.

What was once known for rapids and swift current became ideal for boating, fishing, paddling, and waterfront recreation - creating the scenic shoreline views and incredible sunsets that make this area so special today.

Every time you look out across the headpond from Sunset View Campground, you’re looking at a place where history, nature, and engineering reshaped the Saint John River Valley forever.

Want to experience this incredible history firsthand? Pair your camping getaway with a visit to Kings Landing Historical Settlement!

Book your stay now at www.sunsetviewcampground.ca 🏕️☀️

05/12/2026

🌅 Wanna see sunsets like this? 🌅

The forecast just got even BETTER for the long weekend! 🙌

With daytime highs reaching 21° and less than 1mm of rain currently in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be the PERFECT weekend to kick off the unofficial start to summer at Sunset View Campground! 🏕️🔥☀️

Spend your weekend relaxing by the pool, enjoying campfires, making memories with family & friends, and soaking up some much-needed sunshine.

Sites are booking quickly - reserve yours now before the weekend fills up!

💻 Book online now at sunsetviewcampground.ca or call us at 506-575-2592!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Sunset View Campground! 💐

Today, we celebrate all the amazing moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, bonus moms, and mother figures who make life brighter with their love, strength, patience, and endless support.

We hope your day is filled with sunshine, relaxation, laughter, and time spent with the people who matter most. Whether you’re gathered around the campfire, enjoying the river views, or simply soaking in the beauty of spring, today is for you. 🌸☀️

Here’s to making more unforgettable family memories together this camping season. Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️🏕️

05/08/2026

GOOD MORNING CAMPERS — OPENING DAY IS HERE! ☀️🏕️

After a long winter, we’re so excited to officially welcome everyone back to Sunset View Campground for another amazing camping season!

This year is especially exciting for us, as it marks our 5th season since taking over ownership of the campground - and we couldn’t be more grateful to continue building memories here with all of you.

The fallen leaves are gone, the trees are trimmed, the flowers are starting to bloom, the dock is in, and the campground is looking beautiful and ready for another summer full of campfires, pool days, boating, laughter, and unforgettable moments with family and friends.

Safe travels to everyone arriving today - we can’t wait to see familiar faces again and welcome new ones too!

Here’s to another unforgettable summer at Sunset View Campground ❤️

05/04/2026

🌟 We need your support! 🌟

We’re honoured to be nominated for the Excellence NB People’s Choice Award in the Accommodations category for Best Campsite/Campground - and now it’s up to YOU! 🙌

👉 Cast your vote here: https://excellencenb.ca/pages/peoples-choice-nominations

The best part? You can vote every single day! 🗳️

If you’ve made memories with us, enjoyed the views, or simply love what we’re building here, your vote means the world. Let’s show everyone what makes Sunset View Campground so special 💛

Thank you for your continued support - we couldn’t do this without you!

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04/03/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at Sunset View Campground!

Easter is a time of renewal, hope, and new beginnings - a reminder that brighter days are always ahead. As the snow melts and signs of spring begin to emerge, we’re embracing that same spirit of fresh starts and looking forward to another beautiful season at the campground.

This year feels especially meaningful as we prepare to open for our 5th season, and we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible community that continues to grow with us each year.

In just one month, the campground will come back to life - campfires glowing, laughter echoing, and memories waiting to be made once again.

Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyful Easter filled with hope, reflection, and renewal.