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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

Campbell River System - Low Water Levels

Park Info:

For a more intimate camping experience visit Loveland Bay, a small, rustic provincial park that provides camping and boat launching directly onto Campbell Lake. Loveland Bay is a convenient base camp for day tripping to attractions in the nearby communities of Campbell River, Gold River, Sayward, Kelsey Bay and Quadra and Cortes Islands.

If you don’t want to leave Loveland Bay’s peaceful setting, you can spend the day water-skiing, fishing, canoeing or kayaking. Or just relax and work on your tan in between dips in the sun-kissed lake.

Loveland Bay Provincial Park is located near Campbell River on central Vancouver Island and offers a quiet area for camping, swimming and fishing. The camping area in the park has been upgraded and additional sites, as well as group camping sites, have been added to the park.

Park Size: 30 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Location:

Loveland Bay is located west of Campbell River on central Vancouver Island. Access is from Hwy 28, 4 km west of Campbell River. Take the turnoff to Elk Falls viewpoint and Loveland Bay. Drive past Elk Falls and over the dam, then take the first road on the left. Follow the gravel road 12 km to Loveland Bay.

Map/Brochure:

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

Location Map
Park Map (95 kb pdf)

Nature & Culture:

History - This former forestry site was established as a provincial park in 1984.
General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

Visitor Safety:

Access to this park is by active logging roads. The chance of encountering loaded logging trucks while traveling these roads is highly likely. Logging trucks have the right of way at all times. Drivers should use caution and yield to logging trucks; use pullouts whenever possible.

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.

Campsite Reservations:
Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available.

Group Camp/Picnic Reservations:
Group campsite and/or group picnic site reservations are accepted at this park.

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

This park offers vehicle accessible campsites, some with tent pads. All the campsites are along the lakefront. Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available.

Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
BC Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only): $7.50 per senior's couple/night

Hours of Operation - All dates are subject to change without notice
Opening and Closing Campground Dates: (campground is accessible but may not offer full services such as water, security, etc.)	May 1 - October 15
Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees:	May 1 - October 15
Campground Reservable Dates:	May 15 - September 8
Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites:	31
Number of Reservable Campsites, if applicable: (all remaining sites are first-come, first-served)	12
Note: There is no designated day use area in this park. The above information is for the campground only. Park users can still walk into the park if conditions such as weather permit. Check the "Attention Visitor Notice" above for park alerts.

Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is not permitted at this park.

There are 2 group campsites at this park, one at each end of the campground on the lake. Click here for reservation information.
Group Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
Youth Group Camping Fee: $50.00 per group / night

There are no day-use or picnic facilities at this park.

Some facilities in the park are wheelchair accessible.

There are two cold water pumps in the park, located in the campground

This park has pit toilets, located throughout the campground.

No showers.

There are no sani-station/dump facilities at this park. The nearest sani-station/dump facilities are located at Elk Falls Provincial Park and in Campbell River.

While fires are allowed, we encourage visitors to conserve the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using stoves instead. Campfire rings are provided at each campsite, and at the group campsites.

Firewood can be purchased from the Park Facility Operator. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil. You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

There are no developed trails at this park.

This park does not have a playground.

There is no designated swimming area at this park, however the Lower Campbell Lake offers good opportunities for swimming. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

There are opportunities for canoeing and kayaking at this park on Campbell Lake. Paddlers can set in from their campsite or from a boat launch located in the middle of the campground.

There is a boat launch available for small boats only, located in the middle of the park. A small wharf on the lake also provides tie-up facilities.

Lower Campbell Lake offers good opportunities for trout fishing. Fishing is permitted 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.

No horseback riding.

Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash and under control leash 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.

No wildlife viewing opportunities.

No winter recreation opportunities.

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

There are opportunities for windsurfing at this park.

There are opportunities for waterskiing at this park. A boat launch for small boats only is located in the middle of the park. A small wharf on the lake also provides tie-up facilities.

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.