Dildo Run Provincial Park was opened to the public in 1967. The parks 327 hectars provide visitors with an ideal central and convenient location for viewing all of New World Island. It is within a very short driving distance of Twillingate, Moretons Harbour and all other small communities located in this beautiful and historic area. The park is also within a short driving distance of the ferry to Fogo Island and Change Islands.
A new comfort station provides shower, laundry facilities and flush toilets. For recreational vehicle users there are larger campsites and a trailer dumping station.
There are 55 campsites, each of which has been newly upgraded. Each campsite has a picnic table, a fireplace, a garbage can, and room for a vehicle. Pit toilets and drinking water taps are located and easily accessible throughout the park. Firewood is also available at the check point for $5.00 per bundle. Fifteen picnic sites afford a pleasant view of the calm waters of Dildo Run. They have picnic tables, toilets, and drinking water taps. A 1.3 km fitness trail takes one on an interesting walk through mixed forest. Also a newly constructed 2 km hiking trail leads you along a winding shoreline to Black Head. From the lookout you can see many of the 365 islands in Dildo Run. This is a wonderful location for both natural and cultural history viewing. Dildo Run is an excellent area for kayaking and canoeing.