A campfire ban is currently in effect for this park. For more information about campfire bans and about provincial parks with park closures and campfire bans in effect, visit the BC Parks campfire ban webpage.
There is no road access into this park. Walk/hiking access is
via Harbour View Road.
Park Info
Sooke Mountain Provincial Park was established in 1928 to protect wildlife, wilderness and scenic values close to Victoria. This mountain park was one of the earliest provincial parks established on southern Vancouver Island and is part of the extensive Sooke Hills greenbelt. The park protects the conservation values of the rugged rocky hills, lakes, forested slopes and the watershed near Sooke River, as well as provide recreation opportunities such as wildlife viewing, wilderness hiking, fishing, mountain biking and horseback riding in a wilderness setting. The park is also surrounded by other protected park areas and part of a larger wilderness corridor. The park is undeveloped, has no road access and no maintained hiking trails.
Park Size: 450 hectares
Special Notes:
This park is undeveloped, has no road access and no maintained hiking trails.
General Visitor Information
This park is essentially backcontry with no facilities. Be prepared for all kinds of weather and conditions. This is bear/cougar country - so be prepared and read the wildlife safety information.
There is no road access into this park. Wilderness hikers/visitors can access from Harbour View Road near Sooke, BC, the closest community to the park.
Nature & Culture
Conservation: The park fulfills a significant conservation role in protecting threatened ecosystems such as Garry oak and rocky outcrops. The creek and moist valley forest provides valuable habitat for amphibians, reptiles and birds. The park also protects some of the watershed for the important fish-bearing Sooke River.
Wildlife: This park is one of the largest areas in the region for protecting large predator/prey habitat including Roosevelt elk, gray wolf, black bears and cougars. Grouse, songbirds and hawks are also ound throughout the park.
Mountain biking is not permitted. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
Fishing
Fishing is allowed in Sooke River. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an
appropriate licence.
Hiking
There are no developed trails at this park. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey any posted signs. Shortcutting any designated trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.
Winter Recreation
There is wilderness/backcountry camping available during the winter season. Please be prepared for all weather conditions.
Facilities Available At This Park
Walk-In/Wilderness Camping
Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. There is minimal parking on Harbour View Road. The park is open year round. Be prepared for all weather conditions, especially during the winter season.
