Descanso Bay Regional Park
Vancouver Island
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| Paddling Area: | Gulf Islands |
| Coordinates: | 49.1825, -123.8616667 |
| Site Type: | Campsite primary |
| Tent Sites: | 30 + |
| Site Access: | Sea, road |
| Marine Trail: | Gulf Islands Marine Trail, Salish Sea Marine Trail |
| Last Update: | 02/02/2020 |
Landing Comments:
Easy on protected rock shelf at high water or small gravel beach at low water.
Camp Comments:
Developed year-round vehicle-accessible campground. Short walk from shore to camping area. Picnic tables, fire pits, flush, chemical toilets. Many sites have room for 2 tents. May reserve to be closer to water 250-247-8255. Resident attendant. Potable water.
Other Comments:
595 Taylor Bay Road. Water at pumps. Kayak rentals avaiable. 1 km to ferry, village. Parking. Vehicle access by ferry from Nanaimo. 16 ha park run by Regional District of Nanaimo. Adjacent 50 ha Cox Community Park has hiking trails. See: Descanso Bay Regional Park .