Drake Island

Vancouver Island
Paddling Area:Quatsino
Coordinates:50.5200333, -127.65555
Site Type:Informal site primary
Tent Sites:10 - 14
Site Access:Sea
Marine Trail:Cape Scott Marine Trail
Last Update:03/08/2024

Landing Comments:

Easy landing in protected Pamphlet Cove with cleared boat runs through cobbles, boulders on two separate beaches. W aspect. BCMTN sign at the more northerly beach. Space at both beaches for boat stowage.

Camp Comments:

Main area near sign on level grass on foundation of former Central Hotel, store. Approx 10-12 sites. Secondary single large site for up to 3 tents under fir tree off beach to W but may flood at Springs. Green throne pit toilet.

Other Comments:

Historic settlement site. Boat wreck near secondary campsite. Short hiking trail between sites. Aka Limestone Island, Pamphlet Cove. Cache location: 50.520810°N; 127.655570°W

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