Camping on the Upper Sunshine Coast

• Provincial Campgrounds, Vehicle & Marine
• Regional Parks
• Forestry Camp Sites
• Municipal Parks
• Private Campgrounds

Provincial Park Camping

VEHICLE CAMPSITES - Call 1-800-689-9025 for Reservations
Location	# of spaces	Boat Launch
Okeover Arm	18	Yes
Saltery Bay	42	Yes

Okeover Arm Provincial Park:

Okeover Arm - photo courtesy of Dean Allchin

Overview	Amenities
An ideal jumping off point for kayakers wishing to explore Desolation Sound, Okeover Arm is located 19 kilometres north of Powell River, five kilometres on a paved road from Lund. Wood, water, pit toilets, fire pit and picnic tables are available. Main recreation: kayaking, canoeing, swimming, boating.	Boat launch Swimming Picnicking and drinking water Kayaking Fishing Toilets

Saltery Bay Provincial Park:

Overview

Amenities

Named after a fish saltery located in the bay in the early 1900's, Saltery Bay is a traditional part of local aboriginal history and use, as evidenced by the "middens" or mounds of clam and oyster shells along the beach. See Canada's first underwater statue, Powell River's famous mermaid, accessible via scuba diving at Mermaid Cove. Wheelchair accessible and accepts reservations. Main recreation: scuba diving (with disabled diver access), swimming and sunbathing beaches, 2 km. trail to view Little Saltery Falls, and salmon fishing from April to October (plus winter spring salmon fishing for the truly adventurous).

Boat launch Swimming beach Hiking Picnicking and drinking water Fishing Toilets Sani-station Disabled access

Inland Lake Provincial Park:

Overview

Amenities

The Inland Lake Forest Provincial Park and Trail System are located 12 kilometers north of Powell River. The 5.5 kilometer lake is situate in a semi-remote forest setting and supports an abundant, varied wildlife population. It provides excellent camping, fishing, boating and outdoors oriented activities. The site is open from may 12th to September 30 and provides basic facilities for both disabled and able bodied persons. Route Description The 12 kilometer wheelchair accessible circuit includes 8 picnic/rest areas, 4 overnight camping areas and 6 fishing piers.

Boat launch Hiking Wheelchair Accessible Picnicking and drinking water Fishing Toilets Sani-station Disabled access

WALK-IN CAMPSITES - Call 1-800-689-9025 for Reservations
Location
Copeland Islands (Marine Park)	Tenting
Desolation Sound (Marine Park)	Tenting
Roscoe Bay (Marine Park)	Tenting

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Regional Parks

Haywire Bay Regional Park, Powell Lake
Call: 604-483-3231
No advance registration except for group camping accommodations.
Accessed via 7 km. gravel road via turn-off from Haslam Road
Short drive to Inland Lake Recreational Area

• 12 waterfront campsites accessed by water
• 33 RV & tent sites
• Pit toilets, firewood, drinking water, showers ($2)
• Boat launch
• 2 swimming beaches
• Picnic/day use area
• 1 wheelchair accessible campsite and outhouse

Shelter Point Regional Park & Campsite - TEXADA ISLAND
Call: 604-486-7228
19 km from ferry terminal at Blubber Bay, this fabulous campsite offers a wonderful beach, spectacular views, a rocky promontory accessible at low tide, and a shady and well-treed refuge from the sun just off the beach.

• flush toilets
• hot showers
• cookout area
• boat launch
• park concession
• 47 vehicle/tent sites

 

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Municipal Campgrounds

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Willingdon Beach Municipal Campground
Call: 604-485-2242
Hwy. 101, Powell River

• full and partial hookups
• sandy swimming beach
• grassy tenting areas
• free hot showers
• flush toilets
• laundry facilities
• covered picnic/bbq area
• picnic tables and fire pits
• some cable tv sites
• close to sani-station
• pets welcome
• ice and firewood
• adjacent to public park with children's playground
• fishing pier

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Private Campgrounds

• For a list of private campgrounds, please visit the Upper Coast Directory.