Photo: John Nangreaves, 2015

Campsite Reservation Information

This is a camping week-end, so we encourage everyone to bring their tent or trailer. To guarantee one of the camp sites adjacent to the observing site, it would be best to register early. You will be assigned a campsite that will appear in your Confirmation email.

All Nova East campers pay for and register their campsite with us - do not register at the Park entrance.

Upon arrival, please check in at the Nova East Event Building at the Nova East site in the Park. One vehicle per site. Non-camping vehicles are not permitted in the Nova East campers area. Nearby vehicle parking is available.

Attendees who prefer campfires and white lights after dark are encouraged to reserve a campsite outside the observing field through the Park reservation system by calling toll-free 1-888-544-3434. For these campers, the Nova East 
registration form should include only the weekend registration fee of $XX (TBD for 2025) plus T-shirts with no entry for camping.

Smileys Park and Local Services

Park Facilities

In the Park, over 100 campsites are available to the general public. Hot showers and flush toilets are at the main comfort station. Water, fire grills, picnic tables, a trailer dump station, and facilities for the disabled are also available. Firewood can also be purchased.

Local Services

Gas stations, Camping Supplies, Confectionary goods, and Hardware supplies are 5 min from Smileys Park in the village of Brooklyn. Extensive services such as Malls, Restaurants, Banking, and 24-hour services are in the town of Windsor, 15 minutes from the Park. 
The closest motel (but not the only one) is the Downeast Motel, 902-798-8374 or toll-free 1-800-395-8117, also a 15-minute drive from the Park (inquire about their consecutive rates).

Nova East Etiquette

To make Nova East an enjoyable and safe experience for everyone, we would appreciate your co-operation in following these Star Party rules of Nova East Etiquette.