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Park
Info:
Located on the remote coastline between Brooks Peninsula
and Quatsino Sound on the west coast of northern Vancouver
Island, Lawn Point has an appearance much different from
the twisted, rocky terrain that typifies this coastline.
Lawn Point itself features a large, flat area covered with
tall grass, leading back to a significant old-growth forest.
Lawn
Point is a popular destination for kayakers, who stop to
camp in the wilderness here before exploring nearby Brooks
Peninsula. This undeveloped park has no facilities, but
does not lack in scenic value, offering excellent views of
the
coast and Brooks Peninsula to the south.
Park
Size: 584
ha (512 ha upland and 72 ha foreshore)
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Location:
This park is located
south of Quatsino Sound on the west coast of northern Vancouver
Island. It can be accessed by
land via Port Alice on a series of Western Forest Products
logging roads from the town of Port Alice (approximately
2 hours). Visitors wishing to drive to the park will need
to reach Interfor’s Side Bay Main road and then navigate
their way by foot to the park. There are no marked trails
but it is possible for the adventurous to reach the park
on foot. The park can also be accessed by boat from Quatsino
Sound or by launching car-top boats, canoes or kayaks from
Side Bay. Boaters can reference marine chart #3680 (Brooks
Bay) for more information on this area. Nearby communities include: Port Alice, Winter Harbour
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
Nature
& Culture:
Visitor
Safety: Boaters
accessing Lawn Point Park should be aware of hazards associated
with hidden rocks and kelp beds, particularly in the areas
south of Lawn Point.
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.
The walk-in/wilderness campsites in this park are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations are not accepted.
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There are no vehicle-accessible camping facilities
at this park.
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There are no designated campsites at this park, however
random wilderness camping is allowed. No facilities
are provided and no fee is charged. Please practice
Leave No Trace camping ethics.
This park is open year round, depending on road access.
There is no fee for winter camping.
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There are no group campsites at this park.
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There are no day-use or picnic facilities at this
park.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Bring
your own drinking water as potable water is not available
in the park.
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No
toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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While fires are allowed, we encourage visitors to
conserve the environment by minimizing the use of fire
and using stoves instead. If you must use a campfire,
please practice Leave
No Trace camping ethics.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
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Lawn
Point has a primitive hiking route which can be accessed
from an adjacent, logged off area just
below the Side Bay Main. This route goes through the
park and ends just south of the feature (point of land)
marked on marine charts and topographic maps as "Lawn
Point". This route is NOT maintained by BC Parks.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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There is no designated swimming area at this park.
There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
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Lawn Point is a popular destination for kayakers,
who stop to camp in the wilderness here before exploring
nearby Brooks Peninsula. Canoes and kayaks can be launched
from Side Bay, just east of the park.
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This
park does not have a boat launch, however a primitive
boat launch is available at Side Bay, just east of
the park.
For
larger boats, the nearest all-weather anchorage is
located at Klaskino Anchorage, 5 miles
to the west
of Lawn Point. Anchoring may also be possible near
two beaches west of Side Bay, just south of the park.
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Rockfish
Conservation Areas occur within this park. Fishing
activities are limited in Rockfish Conservation Areas.
Before you go fishing please refer to the Rockfish
Conservation Area descriptions available from Fisheries
and Oceans Canada DFO. Anyone
fishing or angling in British Columbia must have
an appropriate licence.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horseback riding.
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Pets/domestic
animals must be on a leash and under control at all times. 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.
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities.
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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Lawn
Point Provincial Park is closed to hunting. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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