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Forestry Campsites
For a full list, including some smaller sites,
please see:
MAIN LINK: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfp/rec/brochure/VFR_sunshine_camp.htm
Campsite passes are no longer available through the Service BC offices. Most, if not all, BC Forest Recreation Sites are run by the private sector in partnership with the Provincial Government.
For information about Powell River and area Forest Recreation Sites, please contact the local Ministry of Forests office at (604) 485-0700
CAUTIONS:
Many of the forestry campsites are located on active logging roads.
Best times to travel are on weekends when roads are inactive. For
more information on road restrictions and activity checks, call
the Stillwater Logging Division at 604.485.4214 or Weldwood Logging
at 604.487.9144.
Dinner Rock Campsite
Dinner Rock forestry campsite
Dean Allchin photoSpectacular views of Texada, Savary and marine traffic passing by. Cliffside campers rewarded with breathtaking sunsets.
- 13 vehicle sites, 13 tent only - some oceanfront overlooking the Strait
- 5 picnic sites
- 2 washrooms
- Wheelchair accessible
- Boat launch for car-toppers
- firewood not provided
- Steep access not recommended for motorhomes
Inland LakeA treasure on the Upper Sunshine Coast, offering 13 km of fully wheelchair accessible (read roomy) trail encompassing this beautiful lake.
Call Tourism Powell River to reserve one of the log cabins for those with disabilities: (604)485-4701 April to October.
- 13 campsites in main area
- 5 sites at Anthony Island
- 2 sites on trail
- Wheelchair accessible
- Fishing floats
- Boat launch
- Log cabins for persons with disabilities (see above)
Khartoum Lake Campsite
Forested and serene inland lake, Khartoum is on the Powell Forest Canoe Route.
- 16 sites
- 2-wheel drive access
- freshwater fishing
Lewis Lake Campsite
Lewis Lake is on the Powell Forest Canoe Route.
- 3 sites
- pit toilet
- boat launch for car-toppers
- fire pit
Tony Lake Campsite
Tony Lake is on the Powell Forest Canoe Route.
- 2 sites
- pit toilet
- picnic tables
Nanton Lake Campsite
Nanton Lake is on the Powell Forest Canoe Route.
- 25 sites
- Well treed
- freshwater fishing
Lois Lake Campsite
Lois Lake is on the Powell Forest Canoe Route.
- 9 sites
- pit toilet
- 2 wheel drive access
- freshwater fishing
Dodd Lake Campsite
Dodd Lake is on the Powell Forest Canoe Route.
- 12 sites
- pit toilets
- 2 wheel drive access
- no firewood provided
- restricted access from Monday to Friday
Goat Lake Campsite
Goat Lake is on the Powell Forest Canoe Route.
- 6 sites
- fishing
- swimming
TEXADA ISLAND:
Bob's Lake
Texada Island rustic wilderness camping popular with hunters.
- 5 vehicles sites, 8 tent only
- 4 wheel drive access
- great mountain biking
- hiking
- swimming
- horseback riding
- ATV use
Shingle Beach
Semi-open
- 4 sites
- 2 wheel drive access
- salmon and rockfishing
- scuba dive location
- mountain biking
