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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 there is no fee. Please practice
Leave No Trace camping ethics. This park is accessible
year round; there is no winter camping fee.
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There are no group campsites at this park.
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There
is no day-use/picnic area 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 small
fires are allowed, we encourage visitors to conserve
the environment by minimizing the use of
fire and using stoves instead. If you do have a fire,
please utilize previously constructed fire rings and
use small pieces of wood that will burn completely.
If you can’t find a previously used site, try
to construct your fire rings below the high tide mark.
Never leave your fire unattended and 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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There are no developed trails at this park other than
a rough route from the northern tip of Thurston Bay
to Florence Lake, which is outside of the park.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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Ocean swimming. There is no designated swimming area at this park.
There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
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There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in
this park. Kayakers can explore Cameleon Harbour, Handfield
Bay, Block Island and Anchorage Lagoon, as well as
a number of other interesting islets and coves in and
around Thurston Bay Park. Paddlers can also head to
Florence Lake.
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This
park does not have a boat launch. The nearest boat
launch is located at Rock Bay, approximately 40
km northwest of Campbell River off Hwy 19. This park
does not have a boat launch. The nearest boat launch
is located at Rock Bay, approximately 40 km northwest
of Campbell River off Hwy 19.
Anchorage
is available at the head of Thurston Bay and in the
secluded lagoon
at the south end of the
Bay. Boats can also anchor in the southern portion
of the park in shallow Handfield Bay. Boaters can
reference marine chart #3539 and #3543 from more
information
on this area.
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Various
species of salmon and rock fish can be found in the
waters around Thurston Bay. Fishing is permitted
as per provincial and federal fishing regulations.
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 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.
Pets/domestic animals must be under
control at all times. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose
of their excrement. |
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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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Portions
of this park are open to hunting for waterfowl only. Hunters must have
valid licences and tags. Please refer to the current Hunting
and Trapping Regulations and Synopsis publication for closures
and regulations. |
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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. |
