Where are the campsites on the Dobson Trail?
There are a number of established campsites on the Dobson Trail please remember to always pack in pack out all your trash. Keep our trail beautiful and clean!
- Km 2.8 Bryden Brook campsite with tent pad and access to water(no facilities), no fires)
- Km 6.4 Campsite with firepit, water access and room for a few tents (no facilities)
- Km 9 along the Ducks Unlimited pond with a fire pit, however could be used by ATVs (no facilities)
- Km 10.8 Campsite with firepit, picnic table, benches and a privy
- Km 15.5 Campsite with firepit and space for multiple tents/hammocks, brook access (no facilities)
- Km 19.4 Campsite with firepit, privy and space for multiple tents/hammocks, creek access
- Km 22.2 Patterson Brook Campsite with tent pad, firepit and water access (no facilities)
- Km 27 Berry Brook Campsite with firepit, room for tent and hammocks, water access (no facilities)
- Km 34.7 Beaverbrook Campsite and hut located 90 metres on a side trail to the right with firepit, great spring for water source (Hut is first come first serve, no facilities)
- Km 36.2 Campsite with firepit, room for multiple tents/hammocks, water access, possible flooding in spring (no facilities)
- Km 40 (no facilities, no firepit)
- Km 48.1 Blackwood Lake Campsite with firepit, access to lake (no facilities)
Can I have a fire on the Dobson Trail?
- Absolutely no fires in the first 3km at landowners request
- Fires are permitted at other campsites, but only in pre-existing firepits. Please do not create new fire sites.
- Always check the daily Fire Ban updates for the province and respect the color. RED means NO FIRES! Check here: https://www.gnb.ca/en/emergency/fire-watch.html
- Never leave an active fire unattended and make sure the fire is completely out prior to leaving the site
How can I access the trail?
There are various access points to the Dobson Trail.
- The main entrance and parking for the Dobson Trail is at 633 Pine Glen Rd no overnight camping permitted in the parking lot however, cars can be left if someone is doing the trail over multiple days.
- Sandhill Sidetrail access, 1.2km trail to join up to the Dobson Trail just passed the 10Km marker, parking for about 6 cars
- Tower Road access brings you to the 14.7 mark, parking permitted, road is dirt but accessible with any vehicle
- Levy East Road access at 16.7km mark, parking permitted at side of paved road
- Smith Road access at corner of Turtle Creek/Smith Road. Parking available for 4-6 cars
- Prosser Brook Road at Kent Windmills Road access at 32.5km mark parking available at side of the windmill road
- Kent Road access at Km 44 (High clearance vehicle recommended)
- Blackwood Lake Road access at Km 48 (High clearance vehicle recommended)
- Collier Mountain Road access at Km 51.8 (High clearance vehicle recommended)
- Shepody Road access at Km 58, parking permitted on the Dorman Road on the left of the Dobson Trail Sign. Access to the Dobson Link in Fundy National Park is here as well.. However a park pass is required to access the Dobson Link to Laverty Falls.
Where can I get water along the trail? Do I need to filter it?
There are water sources at many places along the trail and there are reliable streams and/or rivers at many campsite see campsite list above. Remember that periods of extremely dry weather may impact some of the smaller ones.
All water should be filtered, boiled for at least 1 min or otherwise treated with chemical tablets.
What are the requirements for entering the national parks?
Fundy National Park – If you would like to extend your hike into Fundy National Park or are planning to leave a car there a permit for the days you or your car will be in the park are available for purchase either from the entry kiosks or at the visitor centre. Note that a separate permit and reservation is required for backcountry camping within the park, for example at the park’s Goose River Campground near and on the beach. This permit must be obtained before your hike. Please note some people will park at Laverty parking and add the Laverty Trail and Dobson Link to their Dobson Trail Hike.
More info at: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nb/fundy
Is there a shuttle that can take me from one end of the trail to the other?
There is no shuttle available for the Dobson Trail
How long will it take to hike the Dobson Trail? Can I even do this trail?
Most people take about 2 nights/3 days to hike the entire Dobson Trail, though some people may take more or less. The trail is rough, remote, and difficult in some areas so prior backcountry hiking experience is strongly recommended. If you can do 20-25 Kms in one day carrying a backpack with all your gear, you can do this trail!