Parks and campgrounds on Vancouver Island

Explore a diverse selection of outdoor destinations across Vancouver Island and the Central Coast, ranging from the ancient old-growth forests of Avatar Grove to the sandy shores of Miracle Beach. This collection includes remote wilderness sites in Strathcona Provincial Park, riverside campgrounds ideal for fishing on the Cowichan and Quinsam Rivers, and modern waterfront RV facilities near Victoria and Ucluelet. These locations offer access to hiking trails, tidal pools, and unique ecosystems.

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Holland Point Park

Waterfront park featuring paved walking paths along the Juan de Fuca Strait and expansive grassy areas.

Elliots Beach Park

Coastal access point with a rocky shoreline and views over Ladysmith Harbour.

Living Forest Oceanside Campground & RV Park

A 53-acre site situated where the Nanaimo River meets the ocean, featuring forest and riverfront trails.

Salish Seaside RV Haven

Modern waterfront facility located on Songhees Nation land, offering views of Victoria’s Inner Harbour.

Avatar Grove Hiking Trails Recreation Site

Protects ancient red cedars and Douglas firs, including "Canada's Gnarliest Tree," with established boardwalk trails.

Ucluelet Campground

Harbor-side sites with views of the surrounding mountains, located near the start of the Wild Pacific Trail.

Miracle Beach Provincial Park

Features a broad sandy beach, tide pools, and a seasonal nature house within a second-growth forest.

French Beach Campground

Coastal site on the Strait of Juan de Fuca known for its pebble beach and seasonal whale-watching opportunities.

Quinsam Campground

Located within Elk Falls Provincial Park, offering riverside sites near the Quinsam and Campbell Rivers.

Central Walbran Valley

Remote wilderness area protecting significant old-growth forest, including massive Western Red Cedars.

Mountain Springs Lakeside Retreat

Private lakeside accommodation featuring a chalet and direct access to fresh water.

Cluxewe Resort

Operated by the Kwakiutl First Nation, situated at the mouth of the Cluxewe River with estuary views.

Gordon Bay Campground

Located on the shores of Lake Cowichan, featuring a sandy swimming beach and Douglas fir forest.

Green Point Campground

The only front-country campground in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, positioned on a bluff above Long Beach.

Stoltz Pool Campground and Day use Area, Cowichan River Provincial Park

Riverside area in Cowichan River Provincial Park known for fly-fishing and wheelchair-accessible trails.

Rip Rap Campsite

Riverside camping located in the Bella Coola Valley near Hagensborg.

Gnome’s Home RV Park & Campground

Forested RV and tent sites situated in the Bella Coola Valley.

Schoen Lake Provincial Campground

Remote provincial park featuring rugged mountain scenery and lakefront sites in the northern island interior.

Ralph River Campground

Situated in Strathcona Provincial Park near Buttle Lake, surrounded by old-growth Douglas fir forest.

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