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What’s New at Mount Carleton Provincial Park? |
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Activities Scheduled for 2010 Season SATURDAY , MAY 22-----11 A.M. --Meeting of the FOMC at Armstrong Brook Kitchen Shelter JULY 3rd 10 A.M. ----Mount Carleton --Guided Historical Hike SEPTEMBER 26th ------Sunday---Fiddles on Sagamook Friends of Mount Carleton Park Activities Update:
- Incorporated under the name of The Friends of Mount Carleton Park Inc
- Initiated a business plan to be carried out in the new year
- Secured Funding from the federal Peoples and Parks Program
- Filed an application for charity status
- The Friends of Mount Carleton Park are pleased to report that we achieved Charity Status in December of 2009 and now have tax receipts available for donations
The 2009 season brought with it many positive changes in Mount Carleton Park. After years of neglect, the heritage cabins have been raised , cement pads placed beneath them and the bottom logs replaced.
The cabin roofs were replaced as have the doors and windows. The restoration of the interior of the cabins has been begun at Nictau Lake . The restoration of the cabins at Bathurst Lake has been completed and they are currently available for rent. The plan is to complete the restoration of the Nictau Lake camps during the 2010 season.
The roads in the park were all upgraded. The trails were all cleared of fallen logs and bushes, and the signage is slated to be upgraded next season. The bridge over the thoroughfare at Bathurst Lake has been redone. The visitors center at the entrance to the park has been upgraded and the gate fee reinstated. The reinstatement of the gate fee has brought with it control in the park once more.
The log cabin at the entrance to Armstrong Brook campground has been refurbished and served as a store which supplied the campers and visitors during the 2009 season . Armstrong Brook campground itself has been upgraded , both roads and facilities. The two tenting sites at Williams Brook and Franklin have been reopened for those who want a quieter experience.
The fire tower on the top of Mount Carleton has been restored after years of neglect and vandalism. |
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Improving, protecting, and assisting in the management of Mount Carleton Park |
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 The Friends at Work
Our mission is to improve, protect, and assist in the management and stewardship of Mount Carleton Provincial Park by supplementing and enhancing the educational, recreational, research and resource protection activities in the park in ways which link healthy ecosystems with healthy human populations. More specifically, we aim to:- Restore the park's infrastructure to a high standard
- Enable New Brunswickers and others to discover and appreciate the park
- Preserve and restore the historic buildings (camps)
- Protect the park's biodiversity (Stewardship)
- Promote diversity of activities (stargazing, environmental education, music camps, etc)
- Encourage volunteer support to complement park activities
 Mount Carleton
  Mount Carleton Park #506-235-0793 |
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Volunteers…We Need You! |
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This volunteer program exists to provide students and adults an opportunity to invest some personal time in the day-to-day operations of the park.
Volunteers do such things as check the conditions of the trails, welcome and provide information to visitors, promote safe and responsible use of the park, and so on.
Learn more about volunteering opportunities here. |
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Visitor Centre Hours |
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 Visitor Centre
Camping permits, firewood, and fishing licenses may be purchased there. For safety reasons, hikers are encouraged to sign the log book at the Visitor Centre prior to and after they have climbed any of the mountains at the park.
Learn more about the Vistor Centre here. |
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Campgrounds at Mount Carleton Provincial Park |
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 Camping at Mount Carleton Park
Offering a semi-wilderness experience are Franquelin and Williams Brook campgrounds. There is a Group Campground suitable to accommodate 60-75 campers from the same group. Wilderness camping is available at Headwaters Campground on the shoulders of Mount Carleton.
Learn more about campgrounds at Mount Carleton Provincial Park here. |
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Campsite Reservations |
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The busy season at Mount Carleton Provincial Park begins with the Victoria Day weekend in May.
During the summer months, reservations can be made by contacting the park Mon-Friday at Phone: 506-235-0793. The fax number is 506-235-0795. E-Mail
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