Hand Island
Vancouver Island
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| Paddling Area: | Barkley Sound |
| Coordinates: | 48.9509213, -125.3118228 |
| Site Type: | Campsite primary |
| Tent Sites: | 10 |
| Site Access: | Sea |
| Marine Trail: | none |
| Last Update: | 05/31/2021 |
Landing Comments:
Easy on protected tombolo shell beaches, aspects either SE or NW. Reefs offshore.
Camp Comments:
Open, grassy area. Composting toilet.
IMPORTANT Fee process change for 2018: See: Brochure
Required 1) National Park Entry Pass if age 18 or older
2) Backcountry Camping Permit $9.80 per person/night May – Sept.
3) Site reservation. No standbys permitted!
See: National Park Permit
See: Camping Permits & Reservations or 1-877-RESERVE.
IMPORTANT Fee process change for 2018: See: Brochure
Required 1) National Park Entry Pass if age 18 or older
2) Backcountry Camping Permit $9.80 per person/night May – Sept.
3) Site reservation. No standbys permitted!
See: National Park Permit
See: Camping Permits & Reservations or 1-877-RESERVE.
Other Comments:
The Broken Group Islands will be open to overnight visitors from June 4 to September 30 in 2021, as provincial health guidelines allow. Reservations will open on May 31, 2021 at 8am PDT. Closest of Broken Group islands to Secret Beach popular launch site.