Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Reservations are recommended and available for dates between May and September through BC Parks’ Discover Camping website (groups from March to October).
- If camping on weekends or holidays (Canada Day, BC Day, or Labour Day), secure your spot as far in advance of your trip as you can.
- During peak season, you may be able to score a first-come, first-served spot, especially mid-week if you show up right at check-out time (11am).
When to Go
French Beach Provincial Park is open for camping year-round, though water will be shut off and sani-service will be unavailable outside of the regular May to October season. For the best weather, think about booking between mid-May and mid-September (though this will also be the busiest time in the park). The grey whale migration of mothers and calves from April to early May is also popular.
Know Before You Go
- Thirteen kilometres northwest of French Beach is the 47-kilometre Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, popular for hikes and wildlife viewing.
- The campground has limited amenities and no showers.
- There are some barrier-free facilities at this park, including a wheelchair-accessible walking trail.
- The nearby communities of Jordan River, Shirley, and Sooke feature restaurants and other services.
French Beach Provincial Park
Beachside camping with a chance to spot whales, otters, and other sea life.
Set in a forest off of a windswept 1.6-kilometre beach, French Beach Provincial Park’s shoreline and its trails attract beachcombers and those looking for a chance to stretch their legs. The area is also a popular viewing point for the 20,000 gray whales that migrate north from February to early May and then make the return trip in fall. Campers have 69 campsites available to them in the main campground, as well as a group site. Hikers will want to check out the nearby Juan de Fuca Marine Trail for day hikes, multi-day hikes, and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. French Beach Provincial Park lies within the traditional territory of the T'Sou-ke First Nation.
Set in a forest off of a windswept 1.6-kilometre beach, French Beach Provincial Park’s shoreline and its trails attract beachcombers and those looking for a chance to stretch their legs. The area is also a popular viewing point for the 20,000 gray whales that migrate north from February to early May and then make the return trip in fall. Campers have 69 campsites available to them in the main campground, as well as a group site. Hikers will want to check out the nearby Juan de Fuca Marine Trail for day hikes, multi-day hikes, and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. French Beach Provincial Park lies within the traditional territory of the T'Sou-ke First Nation.
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
French Beach Provincial Park is open for camping year-round, though water will be shut off and sani-service will be unavailable outside of the regular May to October season. For the best weather, think about booking between mid-May and mid-September (though this will also be the busiest time in the park). The grey whale migration of mothers and calves from April to early May is also popular.
Know Before You Go