Coon Bay
Vancouver Island
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| Paddling Area: | Gulf Islands |
| Coordinates: | 49.0121631, -123.5739368 |
| Site Type: | Campsite primary |
| Tent Sites: | 15 |
| Site Access: | Sea |
| Marine Trail: | N/A |
| Last Update: | 09/10/2020 |
Landing Comments:
Coon Bay – steep sand beach. N aspect. Surf possible. Current hazards. Enter at slack. Alternate access by Perry Lagoon to SE of tombolo. Enter extreme E of lagoon entrance. Dries at low water.
Camp Comments:
Upland camping. Several sites on Perry Lagoon SE of tombolo, a few sites on Coon Bay proper. Pit toilets. Authorized camping at defined Sandstone and Perry Lagoon sites only. Resident camp host in summer. Food cache. Camping fees apply 1 May to 30 September. May pre-pay permit via Internet, but no reservable sites. Fee $5.00 per person per night (2018) via BC Parks Backcountry Registration System .
Other Comments:
Water at pump. Sandstone headlands, wildflowers, tidal lagoon (Perry Lagoon). No sanctioned road or trail access. Existing hiking trails unconnected to road system to discourage car-based camping, but much use by cyclists continues Also used by power boaters. See: Dionisio Provincial Park