Shingle Bay
Vancouver Island
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| Paddling Area: | Gulf Islands |
| Coordinates: | 48.7841833, -123.3111167 |
| Site Type: | Campsite primary |
| Tent Sites: | 10 |
| Site Access: | Sea, trail |
| Marine Trail: | Gulf Islands Marine Trail, Salish Sea Marine Trail |
| Last Update: | 05/13/2024 |
Landing Comments:
Easy on sheltered beach of sand, gravel, pebble, mud, clam bed with angular stones, on NE side of bay with NW aspect. Protected by rocky headland, islet, reefs. Land at N side of open grass tent area in old orchard. Low gradient, Mud, weed at low water.
Camp Comments:
Large gravel tent pads, picnic tables, mostly in shaded orchard, vault toilet, kiosk, food lockers. No potable water. Hammock opportunities but may not use fruit trees, oaks or arbutus trees. Limit 5 persons per site, 2 tents/site. Fees charged year-round. Small overflow area for 3 tents lacks tables. All sites reservable Reservations advised in summer. Phone needed to call in on arrival if not already reserved. No fires permitted. 250-654-4000, Toll-free: 1-866-944-1744
Other Comments:
Attractive. View. Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. Gated steep road access 240 m from end of Shingle Bay Road. Site shared with cyclists, walk-in users. Hiking trails. Small parking area for overnight use at gate. Irene Bay offers best local hand launch site. See camping