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Subject:Re: VW Campground Review Page - Newfoundland, Seabreeze Park
From:Dr.Chris
Date:Wed, 4 Oct 2006 11:29:23 -0400

And if you're in Twillingate be sure to check out Dildo Run Provincial
Park, I stayed there with my Girlfriend in 2004. Most of the sites are
right on the water, what an amazing view!

Chris

On 10/4/06, Paul Guzyk <paullist@guzyk.com> wrote:
> >Yeah, but who needs a campground in Newfoundland?  The entire island is a
> >VW-friendly haven, you can camp anywhere you please, pop your top, and talk
> >to the locals who will welcome you to The Rock!  Even on the streets of St.
> >John's!
>
> Joy is right, there are a million SAFE places to camp for FREE in
> Newfoundland.  A few places are former campgrounds, others are simply
> natural.   Some are just gravel pits, but even they can be beautiful.
> The accepted rule in Newfoundland is that you can camp anywhere you
> like unless there is a sign that specifically says "no camping."
>
> We especially liked Seabreeze Park near Twillingate NL.  (and yes, it
> was free...read full review and see over a dozen photos on Larry's
> campground review site).  We went a little crazy with the photos, we
> were hoping one of them would be worthy of this years calendar.
> http://www.roadhaus.com/campresults.php?state=55
>
> While at Seabreeze we met a family of locals who were picnicking.
> They told us "a couple weeks ago there was a VW van like yours but
> blue up on the same cliff".  Anyway, the family ended up inviting us
> to their home for brunch, then offered us showers, laundry,
> dishwashing etc.  Newfoundland hospitality rocks!  (pun intended).
>
> Paul & Dot
>