Camping in Cowichan Lake is a fun and relaxing way to spend time in this region. The campgrounds in Cowichan Lake District and area are visited by more than 100,000 visitors per year. For more specific information on the campgrounds, call the associated numbers listed below for their up to date information and prices.
The Provincial Campgrounds – Gordon Bay For a great family camping vacation, head to Gordon Bay Provincial Park, located on the shores of Lake Cowichan, north of Duncan on Vancouver Island. In the summer the lake is warm and the sandy beach makes for great family swimming. History buffs find plenty to interest them in the park and the surrounding area, which is home to a second-growth Douglas-fir forest. Set in one of Vancouver Island’s sunniest valleys, this area boasts the highest average annual temperature in Canada.
Cowichan River Stoltz Pool If it’s outdoor recreation you’re after, Cowichan River Provincial Park on southern Vancouver Island is the place to go. Whether you want to go swimming, canoeing, white-water kayaking, camping, fishing or hiking, or just want to take it easy in the sun, you’re bound to find something to do in this “recreation corridor”.
Forestry Campsites :Information: The Mosaic Forest Sites Campgrounds in the Cowichan Lake Area are Caycuse, Kissinger, Little Shaw and Heather and they are located on Mosaic Forest Management Land and are managed by Silvifor Resource Consultants Ltd. They are open from May long weekend until Thanksgiving weekend in October. For more information or to make reservations go to Mosaic Campsites
For all information regarding Mosaic Campsites, please visit https://www.mosaiccampsites.
Other Cowichan Lake Forestry Sites and Circle Route Campsites (on the road to Port Renfrew from Cowichan Lake)
Information: These BC Recreation Sites are managed and maintained by Silvifor Resource Consultants Ltd. through a Partnership Agreement with RSTBC. Resource Consultants LTD
Pine Point, Maple Grove, Lizard Lake and Fairy Lake Campsites A reservation website has been launched with reservation booking available at VICamping – There will be Reserved sites and First Come First Serve sites available at all 4 locations.
There have been some big changes in layout and sites. So, it may look a little different this year but so many great changes to ensure our campers have a great experience with the improvements. Pine point and Maple Grove now offers beach areas for all campers to enjoy during their stay.
Pine Point, Maple Grove, Lizard Lake and Fairy Lake Recreation Sites are managed and maintained by Silvifor Resource Consultants Ltd through a Partnership Agreement with RSTBC.
RSTBC is responsible for the management of all Recreation Sites and Trails under the Ministry of Forests Lands, Natural Resources and Rural Development.
NIXON CREEK – Under Private Management – family friendly campsite located on Cowichan Lake. The campground has 64 sites, both forested and waterfront. There are 26 First Come First Serve campsites and 37 reservable spots.
It’s a very good chance that you’ll be able to find your happy place here.
We now offer online Reservation for 37 reservable sites. Contact number 250-709-5761. We recommend that you Click the Link below to reserve your site.
Note: Information on this page is current as of Wednesday May 25th, 2022 when we were informed of any changes . Please connect with the campsite to ensure it is indeed open and not full before you head out. Not all campsites are open all year and access to their facilities may be restricted when they are not open for camping. Boat Launches: There are launches at most of the campsites (except Lakeview) and in Town of Lake Cowichan at the Weir on North Shore Road, Cowichan Lake Marina on Point Ideal Road, and on Fish Road off Bear Lake Road in Mesachie Lake. Also, we have a listing of local parks and a map section to help you find your way.
This park proudly operated by:
K2 Cowichan Park Services Ltd.
1 877 559-2115
k2parks.ca
SERVICES: Boat Launch | Showers | Toilets
AREA: On the lake at Honeymoon Bay
Email for Information: [email protected]
Phone Number: 250-749-3415
This park proudly operated by:
K2 Cowichan Park Services Ltd.
1 877 559-2115
k2parks.ca
SERVICES: Toilets
AREA: On the Cowichan River
Email for Information: [email protected]
Phone Number: 1-877-559-2115
SERVICES: Showers | RV Hookups | Toilets
AREA:On the Lake 3 km west of LC
Phone Number: (250) 737-3459
Email Address: [email protected]
Website: town.lakecowichan.bc.ca
We are a family campsite located on Cowichan Lake. This campground has 63 sites, both forested and waterfront
SERVICES: Boat Launch | Toilets
AREA: South side of Cowichan Lake
Email for Information: https://nixoncreekcampground.ca/[email protected]
Phone Number:250-709-5761
SERVICES: Boat Launch | Toilets
AREA: West end of Cowichan Lake
For all information regarding Mosaic Campsites, please visit https://www.mosaiccampsites.
SERVICES: Boat Launch | Toilets
AREA: South side of Cowichan Lake
For all information regarding Mosaic Campsites, please visit https://www.mosaiccampsites.
SERVICES: Boat Launch | Toilets
AREA: On the Road to Nitinat
For all information regarding Mosaic Campsites, please visit https://www.mosaiccampsites.
SERVICES: Boat Launch | Toilets
AREA: Northwest side of the Cowichan Lake
For all information regarding Mosaic Campsites, please visit https://www.mosaiccampsites.
Forestry Campsites :Information: The Mosaic Forest Sites Campsites are located on Mosaic Forest Management land and are managed by Silvifor Resource Consultants Ltd. They are open from May long weekend until Thanksgiving weekend in October, then water is turned off, tables taken away. They are left open except during extreme weather conditions. Gates are left open so long as there are no problems with vandalism. For more information or to make reservations go to Mosaic Campsites
For all information regarding Mosaic Campsites, please visit https://www.mosaiccampsites.
Maple Grove, reservations available at VICamping There are Reserved sites and FCFS sites available at all 4 locations.
SERVICES: Boat Launch | Toilets
AREA: North side of Cowichan Lake
For All information and online booking services regarding BC Recreation Sites managed by Silvifor, please visit https://www.vicamping.com
Pine Point Campground is open from May Long to Weekend to Oct Thanksgiving weekend. Reservations available at VICamping
SERVICES: Boat Launch | Toilets
AREA: North side of Cowichan Lake
For All information and online booking services regarding BC Recreation Sites managed by Silvifor, please visit https://www.vicamping.com
Lizard Lake is open from May Long to Weekend to Oct Thanksgiving weekend. All first come First served, cash only and no reserving sites ahead of arrival.
SERVICES: Boat Launch | Toilets
AREA: Heading west 39 Kms from Mesachie Lake
For All information and online booking services regarding BC Recreation Sites managed by Silvifor, please visit https://www.vicamping.com
Fairy Lake will be open from May Long to Weekend to Oct Thanksgiving weekend. All sites are first come First served, cash only and no reserving sites ahead of arrival.
SERVICES: Boat Launch | Toilets
AREA: Heading west 49 Kms from Mesachie Lake
For All information and online booking services regarding BC Recreation Sites managed by Silvifor, please visit https://www.vicamping.com
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