Islet View Lhemlhemḵwús
South Coast Mainland
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Paddling Area: | Howe Sound |
Coordinates: | 49.5823151, -123.2977446 |
Site Type: | Campsite primary |
Tent Sites: | 7 |
Site Access: | Sea |
Marine Trail: | Sea to Sky Marine Trail |
Last Update: | 03/19/2024 |
Landing Comments:
Cleared boat run through boulder beach, 5-10% grade. Substrate pebble, sand, mud. S aspect. Protected by low treeless rock islet. Prominent sign visible from water.
Camp Comments:
2 small, 1 larger cleared sites along upland strip of level ground. 2 or more sites up trail with steps to composting toilet. 2 wooden tent platforms along shore to E. Steel food bin. Any fires must be on beach only. Visitor log book, shared picnic table. Some users have blocked use of some tent sites with table etc. Please share this small site, its table and beach fire ring with other users.
Other Comments:
Attractive. View. Very small seasonal creek. Larger year round creek, waterfall 250 m to SW accessible by boat only. Avoid disturbing birds, seals on islet. Squamish (Coast Salish) name Lhemlhemḵwús. Site stewards: Sea Kayak Assn of BC.