Trout River Campground

Trout River Campground is a seasonal campground on the edge of glacier-carved Trout River Pond at Gros Morne’s southern end. The regular sites sit among trees; oTENTiks and tiny cabins give you a roof if you don’t bring a tent. From camp, the pond opens toward the Tablelands, with a wooded shoreline below the rusty slopes. If you’re exploring this side of the park, it’s a practical base: Trout River is about 2 km away, and the Tablelands and Green Gardens are nearby.

A short path reaches a pebble beach on Trout River Pond. Across the water, the Tablelands’ broad, exposed slopes rise above a strip of dark forest. When the water is still, their colors reflect in the pond; the shore is also a good place to take a break between hikes. The nearby day-use area has boating and kayaking access, a boat launch, playground, hiking trail and freshwater swimming. Those facilities belong to the day-use area, not the campground itself. This is a useful place to settle in for a few nights if you want time on the park’s south side rather than a string of roadside stops.

All sites have fire pits. The regular campsites are unserviced, and the other accommodations are oTENTiks and tiny cabins. Shared facilities include a kitchen shelter, flush toilets, showers and a kiosk. Campers also have communal water taps and Wi-Fi. There’s a practical range of ways to stay here, from bringing your own camping setup to booking a small cabin.