Campbell River Provincial Parks & Reserves

There are 450 Provincial Parks in British Columbia with more than 77,000 square kilometres of spectacular country protected within these parks. Where can I camp? Do the parks cost money to enter? Where are the BC Parks? It is all here.

The White River Provincial Park in Sayward, also known as the Cathedral Grove of the North Island. The visitor is amply rewarded with views of some of the most massive Giant Douglas fir and western Red Cedar trees on Vancouver Island and in BC.

Woss Lake Provincial Park is a very steep, forested and seldom visited wilderness area on Vancouver Island BC, so if you are into getting away from it all, this is a great place to relax and explore.

Strathcona Westmin Provincial Park on Vancouver Island BC, offers a variety of opportunities for recreation and is the direct access to hike the Myra Falls trails or climb Mt Myra, Phillips Ridge and other mountains that can be accessed from this point, including the Golden Hinde.

Strathcona Park on Vancouver Island BC is the crown jewel of Provincial Parks in British Columbia. Hiking, rock climbing, mountaineering, fishing, camping, swimming, snorkeling, pick your adventure it all awaits here.

Smelt Bay Provincial Park on Cortes Island BC is most commonly described as a heavenly setting, offering tranquil days and calm nights.

Shoen Lake Provincial Park is considered to be one of the most beautiful camping areas on Vancouver Island BC. Take a look.

Read Island Provincial Park, close to Vancouver Island is a part of the Octopus Islands and the BC Marine Trail BC network, encompassing camp sites and safe havens for recreational boaters and paddlers.

Morton Lake Provincial Park, an hour’s drive from Campbell River offers the best in relaxation. One of the best local Provincial Parks on Vancouver Island BC to bring the kids because of the array of possible activities. Canoeing, swimming, fishing, hiking, snorkeling, just about anything.

Miracle Beach Provincial Park on Vancouver Island BC, offers camping, an educational amphitheatre, beach combing and mini golf nearby. An great camping experience near Campbell River and the Comox Valley.

Marble River Provincial Park near Port McNeill BC on Vancouver Island, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, bird watching and fishing are amongst the many activities you can do here.

Located on the western shores of Cortes Island BC, Manson’s Landing can be accessed from Campbell River on Vancouver Island via ferry to Quadra Island, then on to Cortes Island. A wondrous place for a day trip.

Main Lake Chain Provincial Park on Quadra Island BC is considered exceptional with over 72 bird species and 234 plant species. Canoeing, hiking, kayaking, bird watching, fishing and snorkeling await.

Loveland Bay Provincial Park located on the north shore of Loveland Bay on Campbell Lake near Campbell River BC, this small campsite and bay provides camping and boat launching and crates an intimate camping experience on Vancouver Island.

Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park, located 40 minutes south of Campbell River on Vancouver Island BC. Six undeveloped caves are an impressive aspect of Vancouver Island’s natural heritage. Four Caves are open to the public.

Gold River on Vancouver Island with its towering mountain peaks is the home to the Gold Machalat Provincial Park in BC, towering old growth douglas-fir and western hemlock grace the forests within the park.

Elk Falls Provincial Park is in the district of Campbell River on Vancouver Island BC with its newest attraction – The Elk Falls Suspension Bridge, offering old growth hikes, and a view of the Elk Falls waterfall unsurpassed anywhere on the island.

Claud Elliot Provincial Park and Ecological Reserve, in Sayward just north of Campbell River, on Vancouver Island BC. is a day trip as there is no camping in this park. Part of the Tsitika watershed this river system is ranked among the 10most important fish streams on Vancouver Island.

Entering the Cape Scott Provincial Park story on northern Vancouver Island is like stepping into another world, full of history and intrigue. Count on a 6 or 7 ay trip and you might be able to see it all. Maybe.

Located 20 km west of Port Alice on the shores of north west Vancouver Island BC, the Brooks Peninsula Provincial Park is only accessible by boat or plane. Salmon Fishing, hiking, kayaking.

Artlish Caves Provincial Park near Zeballos, on Vancouver Island BC,are managed by BC Parks but are difficult to find. Now that the roads have been deactivated it is a challenge to get into the area where they are suppose to be so if you find them, send us a note.