Ministry of Environment - Koksilah River

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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

Kinsol Bypass Trail - Many sections of this trail are extremely muddy and difficult. During periods of heavy rain sections of this trail are subject to flooding. Current trail conditions are not safe for mountain biking. BC Parks is currently working with the Cowichan Valley Regional District to implement improvements to this section of trail.

Park Info:

Koksilah River Provincial Park is located west of Shawnigan Lake on southern Vancouver Island.
Adjacent to the Koksilah River, this undeveloped park in the Vancouver Island Forest Reserve offers good hiking, fishing and swimming opportunities. Camping at rustic campsites near the parking area is allowed at this park, which is also a nice place to spend an afternoon picnicking near the scenic surroundings of the Koksilah River and Canyon. This park is used mainly on weekends by residents of southern Vancouver Island, who come to the park to hike on the rustic trails and enjoy the river viewscape.

Park Size:

Park Size: 210 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Approved Management Plan

Location:

Location Map

Koksilah River Provincial Park is located 7 km west of Shawnigan Lake, on Southern Vancouver Island. Turn west off Hwy #1 at Shawnigan/Mill Bay Road in Mill Bay. Follow the road to Shawnigan Lake, then turn right onto Shawnigan Lake Road. Renfrew Road, a logging road, provides access to the park. Nearby communities include Shawnigan Lake, Cowichan Bay, Mill Bay and Duncan.

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

There are no digital maps or brochures for this park.
Location Map

Nature & Culture:

Visitor Safety:

Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

Reservations:For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.

There are no designated campsites at this park. For parks that accept reservations or information on the reservation service, click here.

Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

Contact Information:

R.L.C. Enterprize Ltd.
E-mail address: office@rlcenterprize.com
Phone: (250) 474-1336
Click here to view a non-government web link, for additional information.

	There are no vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	Walk-in, front country tent pads are provided near the parking area. Koksilah River Park is open year round when accessible. The parking lot is not gated. There are approximately 15 campsites at this location, all of which are walk-in. There is no fee charged for winter camping. The fee is charged from March 15 - October 31. Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $10.00 per party / night
	There are no group campsites at this park.
	There are no day-use or picnic facilities at this park.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park. Surface water from the river must be boiled, filtered or treated prior to consumption.
	This park has a pit toilet located near the camping area.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are not permitted at this park.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	Koksilah River Park has no developed trails, however there are a number of good existing routes that lead to the river and throughout the forest and park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	There is no designated swimming area at this park. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Fishing is permitted in the Koksilah River as per provincial and federal fishing regulations. All anglers should check the current regulations issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada prior to fishing. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
	Horseback riding is not permitted along park trails however there are horseback riding opportunities adjacent to the park.
	Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	This park is closed to hunting.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.