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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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The
campsites are marine access only. There are 20 gravel
campsites. Facilites include five (5) pit toilets
and a drinking water handpump.
Park
visitors may access these sites by ferry and hiking
in. The island is serviced by BC Ferries from the
Langdale terminal to Keat’s Landing. From
the wharf at Keat’s Landing, follow the gravel
road past Keat’s Camp towards Eastbourne until
you reach an older BC Hydro buiding.
There
is a small trailhead just past the building. Follow
the yellow markers to the marine park. The hike
is along a well established 3 kilometre trail leading
northwards to the park. With minimal gear, this
hike takes approximately forty (40) minutes. Please
respect all private landowner signage. There is
no garbage service therefore you must pack out your
own garbage.
Winter
camping is permitted in this park, but campsites
have limited services.
Walk/Cycle-in
Frontcountry Camping Fee: $10.00 per party / night
Campground 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.)
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Year
round |
| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
May
15 - September 25th |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
Not
applicable |
| Total
Number of Walk-in Campsites: |
20
walk-in sites |
| Number
of Reservable Campsites, if applicable:
(all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
Not
applicable |
| Note: 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. |
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There
are no group campsites at this park.
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This
park has a day-use/picnic area. There are pit toilets
available. There are no covered shelters or change
houses. There is a grassy area. Most picnic tables
have barbeque attachments, bring your own briquettes.
Dogs are permitted on the beach but must be on a
leash. Group
picnic site reservations are accepted at this
park.
Group
Picnicking Fee: $50.00 per group
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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There
is one (1) handpump located in the day use area
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This
park has three (3) pit
toilets in the campground and two (2) in the day-use area. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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No
beach fires permitted. Campfires are permitted in
designated fire rings only.
Firewood can be purchased
from the Park Facility Operator in some parks or
you can bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are
set locally and may vary. To preserve vegetation
and ground cover, collection of wood from the area
around your campsite or elsewhere in the park including
the foreshore is prohibited. 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.
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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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There
is a 3 kilometre trail that leads to the Keats
Landing foot ferry terminal and a one kilometre loop
trail
around
the park. For your own safety and the preservation
of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated
trails.
Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
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There
is no playground at this park. |
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There
is ocean swimming available. The water is cold and
there are no roped off swimming areas. The beach
is mostly pebbles with some sandy areas. Be aware of
changing tides. This area is very busy with power boats.
Swimming / diving from the wharf is not permitted.There
are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
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There are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities
at this park. Kayakers will often access this park
from Horseshoe Bay and the Sunshine Coast. There is
kayak/canoe accessed camping. The nearest kayak/canoe
rentals are in Gibsons.
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This
park does not have a boat launch. There are eight
(8) mooring buoys and six (6) mooring floats. A
rocky patch at a depth of about 0.5 metres below
chart datum is situated about 25 metres off the
end of the central mooring float. There is no garbage
service.
Mooring
(to buoy) Fee: $10.00 per vessel / night
Dock
Facilities Use Fee: $2.00 per metre / night
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Tidal
water fishing is available. Anyone
fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an
appropriate licence.
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Cycling
is permitted on trails. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
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No
horseback riding.
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Pets/domestic
animals must be on a 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. |
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities. 
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Winter camping is permitted in this park, but campsites
have limited services..
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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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No
hunting in the park. |
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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. |
