The best camping near Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park adventure.

White shell beaches and tidal lagoons make this a popular park in the Southern Gulf Islands.

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Rejeanne's Land

3 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · BC

Gorgeous forested 5 acre property at the top of Eagle Ridge with a rugged walking trail throughout our land. See ocean glimpses from our trail, walk to Long Harbour in 20 minutes, drive to Ganges in 4 minutes, or cycle to town in 10 minutes. Enjoy all Salt Spring has to offer, by car, by bike or by bus. Come stay with us!

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Ohana Farms

5 sites · RVs, Tents46 acres · North Pender Island Trust Area, BC

Ohana farmns is a 46 Acre produce and flower farm. We are located on Pender Island in the beautiful Gulf Islands. Accomodations can be hard to find on the island, and if you do, they can often be expensive....we hope to change this by offering up the authentic experience of setting up a campsite right here on the farm!

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Oceans Edge Eagle Retreat

47 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres · Tsawwassen, BC

Welcome to Oceans Edge Eagle Retreat “Imagine if you will, the setting sun, orange, huge, resting atop the Gulf Islands. The breeze is blowing inland today, bringing along scents of salt air, and all is well. A bald eagle glides overhead, nearly close enough to catch you up to soaring heights. Even before the sun falls out of the sky the luminescent moon rises opposite. Prepare to embark on a remarkable journey where nature and luxury seamlessly intertwine to create an unforgettable experience. Oceans Edge Eagle Retreat is located in sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ Tsawwassen First Nation Traditional Territory. Conveniently located just minutes from the BC Ferries, easily accessible for travelers seeking a unique stopover. Directly behind Oceans Edge Eagle Retreat is Splashdown Water Slides, Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course, Tsawwassen Mills Mall, one of the largest malls in Canada. Tsawwassen is surrounded 6 beaches, one of which you can wind surf. There are many other amenities nearby for your added convivence. Bordered by the Fraser River to the north; Boundary Bay, Roberts Bank and the United States border to the south; the Salish Sea to the west. Oceans Edge Eagle Retreat is a private intimate retreat situated on ocean front property, to gather with friends, family, groups, or a beautiful quiet getaway by yourself to recharge. Oceans Edge Eagle Retreat also offers space for *Retreats *Weddings *Festivals *Birthdays* Holiday Parties* Corporate Parties* Receptions* Business Meetings* Bridal Showers *Family Events * Engagement Parties * Anniversary's (inquire for more details, pricing etc.) The Glamping Tents are located on a large wooden deck, you'll find a sanctuary of opulence, wood burning fireplaces, plush bedding, and carefully selected decor to create an ambiance of tranquility. Each tent has a private fire pit on the back of tent. You can unwind and reconnect with nature while indulging in the modern amenities and conveniences we've thoughtfully incorporated into every aspect of your stay. We offer luxury glamping tents, that are nestled in nature underneath a eagles nests, that you can view from the luxury and privacy of your own glamping tent. There is a nearby wooden boardwalk that takes you to the beautiful beachfront where you can have picnics, bike ride, paddle board, bird watch, nature photography, and watch some breath-taking sunsets. Book your stay with us today and embark on a remarkable retreat that will leave you refreshed, renewed, and forever transformed. Welcome to Oceans Edge Eagle Retreat, your gateway to tranquility and personal growth.

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Red Bell Farm

7 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Duncan, BC

Access the Cowichan Valley Trail system right from our back yard! Easy access to either enjoy a leisurely walk, hike, bicycle, or horse ride along the trail to many destinations including Lake Cowichan, Shawinigan Lake, Duncan & more... or simply take in the beauty of the private pond area and picnic for the day with access to our Kitchenette with many extras! This is peaceful enjoyable tenting at its finest We have 4 pond tent sites, 1 RV site is situated away from the pond, and 1 camper-van site within a few steps to the pond for visiting your tenting friends; there is a shared bathroom, municipal water, fire-pit, and kitchenette a relaxing sitting area. Enjoy seeing what’s available at our small working hobby farm which includes eggs, chickens, and fresh berries, fruits, vegetables. 15min. to Lake Cowichan or travel 5min. to Duncan, Saturday is Farmers Market all year round and entertainment. Check out the "Duncan Showroom" or other venues for nightly live entertainment! Explore the many side streets for unique stores & food that is unique to Duncan. Did you know Duncan has 40 totem poles to find throughout the town? Visit local wineries, breweries, distilleries, Raptors bird Sanctuary, Hand of Man Museum, or many other sights! We’re also an easy drive away from Ladysmith, Cowichan Bay, Maple Bay (warmest ocean water on the island), or look for one of the largest Trestle bridges in North America... Just provide us with an idea of what you'd like to see and we can help with your adventure! Only 1hr from Victoria or Nanaimo.

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Duck Creek Farm

3 sites · Lodging, Tents13 acres · Salt Spring Island, BC

Duck Creek Farm stands as a family-operated organic farm nestled on Salt Spring Island. Spanning over an acre, our grounds boast a thriving market garden comprising three greenhouses and a 65-ft hoop house, along with 75 fruit trees, a yoga platform, a refreshing swimming pond, and a charming vintage farmhouse. This idyllic retreat offers a serene oasis where nature flourishes. Wildlife enthusiasts will delight in frequent sightings of eagles, owls, herons, otters, beavers, salmon, and more. The meandering Duck Creek traverses the property, creating a natural habitat for an array of creatures. Operating as a high-production garden, our dedicated staff is on-site Monday through Friday. Despite our productivity, we employ manual methods, ensuring a tranquil ambiance for our guests. In addition to our agricultural pursuits, Duck Creek Farm is an ideal venue for weddings and various events. For a comprehensive overview, please visit our website. Discover the perfect blend of nature, sustainability, and rustic charm at Duck Creek Farm! Parking for the tipi is 80 - 100' from the tipi. An outdoor sink is about 45' from the tipi, the outhouse is a 2-3 minute walk through the meadow.

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Surrounded by Nature!

3 sites · RVs2 acres · Victoria, BC

We live on 2 private acres completely surrounded by Elk Lake Regional Park. There are 3 generations of family living here as well as 2 dogs, a one-eyed cat, and 19 chickens!Our campsite is in a beautiful location situated 20 minutes from the Swartz Bay Ferry terminal and downtown Victoria. PLEASE NOTE: we are an RV-only campsite! NO tent campers as there are no bathroom facilities on site.Access to great hiking just out your door at Elk Lake Regional Park (a 5 min walk to the beach for a swim, paddle, or fish at the nearby fishing dock) and Bear Hill Regional Park (20 min hike through fir and arbutus trees with beautiful views of the peninsula from the top). 10 minutes to Butchart gardens, with Butterfly Garden on the way. Ideal spot for campers looking to stay 1-2 nights. Great as a stopover to Tofino. Perfect for couples or groups of two, with a maximum of 4 campers.There are many wonderful farms and stands, wineries, coffee shops, and restaurants close by. Your site is a semi-private flat gravel area surrounded by fir trees. Easy access and plenty of turnaround room.

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Nature Getaway

1 site · RV5 acres · BC

My son and I bought this 5 acres in 2016. It is truly our nature getaway. I have been connected to Mayne Island since 1988.Currently I live on Mayne and Saturna Island.The Southern Gulf Islands of BC are indeed a very special place.Learn more about this land:Our RV-only site on Mayne Island offers a nature-filled getaway in the southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia. Bring your van or truck camper to our quiet dead-end road, and wake up ready for a day of kayaking, biking, hiking, swimming, or boating to a neighbouring island, or just relax and watch for the local deer. We have one site that can accommodate up to three people, and our outdoor kitchen provides space to prepare food. Mayne Island is accessible from both Vancouver and Victoria via ferry.One of the dozen major islands that make up the southern Gulf Islands, Mayne Island sits between mainland B.C. and Vancouver Island; book your car ferry with BC Ferries and enjoy the ride across the Salish Sea. When you arrive at Village Bay Ferry Terminal, the campsite is a 3.5-mile drive southeast. For a small selection of restaurants and food shopping, head to the village of Miners Bay, a 2.5-mile drive away. You can prepare food in the on-site outdoor kitchen and dine at the provided picnic table, but there are no fires allowed and no potable water. Electrical hookup is available, and the parking spot is a back-in space that can accommodate up to 20 feet in length.Taking in all that Mother Nature has to offer in this beautiful part of the world is the main activity on 8-square-mile Mayne Island. Explore the shoreline with a kayak rental, go swimming at Bennett Bay, or perhaps visit a neighbouring isle like Galiano Island to check out its trails and viewpoints such as at Bellhouse Provincial Park. Cultural attractions on Mayne Island include the Japanese Gardens and Georgina Point Heritage Park and Lighthouse.

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Raylia Cottage Farm Stay

2 sites · Lodging12 acres · Mayne Island Trust Area, BC

Available all year round! Located at the center of beautiful Mayne Island. Raylia cottage is situated on a 12-acre organically run farm, overlooking pasture and gardens, and backing on to one of the Gulf Islands' most spectacular parks.It offers tranquillity, peace and total privacy. Our cottage has an old fashion feeling - along with modern conveniences. It's perfect for a romantic getaway or a country farm experience with the family. The cottage is centrally located, 5-minute walk to an organic grocer, spa and shops. Self-Catering, quiet, private and peaceful, 20-minute walk to the beach.Beautiful self-contained cottage with total privacy. Fully equipped kitchen. South facing deck for afternoon siestas. Cozy wood stove. Great for a family. Private and secluded for a couple. Four overly loving golden retrievers and lovey cats to make your stay feel like home.Close to all amenities, organic food store, bookstore, spa, restaurant. Backs onto National Park for great hiking. 20-30 minutes walk to 2 beautiful beaches and town.We want to make your stay on Mayne Island a beautiful one!Learn more about this land:Available all year round! Located at the center of beautiful Mayne Island. Raylia cottage is situated on a 12-acre organically run farm, overlooking pasture and gardens, and backing on to one of the Gulf Islands' most spectacular parks. It offers tranquillity, peace and total privacy. Our cottage has an old fashion feeling - along with modern conveniences. It's perfect for a romantic getaway or a country farm experience with the family. The cottage is centrally located, 5-minute walk to an organic grocer, spa and shops. Self-Catering, quiet, private and peaceful, 20-minute walk to the beach. Beautiful self-contained cottage with total privacy. Fully equipped kitchen. South facing deck for afternoon siestas. Cozy wood stove. Great for a family. Private and secluded for a couple. Four overly loving golden retrievers and lovey cats to make your stay feel like home. Close to all amenities, organic food store, bookstore, spa, restaurant. Backs onto National Park for great hiking. 20-30 minutes walk to 2 beautiful beaches and town. We want to make your stay on Mayne Island a beautiful one!

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Pacific Ranch

5 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Victoria, BC

On a hillside property in the heart of Vancouver Island’s west coast, Pacific Ranch offers amazing views, stream-side forest walks, and private tranquillity. Driving in along the winding and steep driveway, you will arrive on our unique property and find rocky, moss-covered bluffs, and fern-carpeted forests. Across these settings are two private campsites for one to choose from.There is a lot to do in the area for outdoor adventurers, including walks along the Galloping Goose Trail, many local beaches, as well as biking and hiking trails right off of the ranch. You can visit picturesque local villages close by, as well as head to one of the local lakes for a day of swimming.Bring your own tents and van/truck campers. We can accommodate vehicles under 26 feet (water hookup available). You will be parking on loose gravel and the site requires levelling. Campfires are permitted as long as there is no fire ban. Pets are welcome!

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Beautiful Rainforest Camping Along the Cowichan River

28 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · East Sahtlam, BC

In the heart of the Cowichan Valley and along the pristine Cowichan river this breathtaking acreage offers nothing short of an incredible experience. Explore our endless rainforest trails, with multiple beaches, tubing, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, campfires, volleyball, swimming in the famous Robson pool and kicking back and enjoying nothing but the sound of water and birds.You may catch a glimpse of many of the local resident animals including semi-wild horses.We have 10 campsites available for tent campers. Amenities include a toilet, potable water and a picnic table.Campfires are permitted as long as there is no fire ban, pets are welcomeCowichan River Provincial Park is a 15-minute drive. If it’s outdoor recreation you’re after, Cowichan River is the place to go. Whether you want to go swimming, canoeing, white-water kayaking, tubing, camping, fishing or hiking, or just want to take it easy in the sun, you’re bound to find something to do in this “recreation corridor” south of Duncan.

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Phoenix Farm Geodesic Dome

1 site · Lodging10 acres · Salt Spring Island, BC

Luxury Glamping at its finest, this Geodesic Dome tent feels more like a cabin with its chic wood-paneled interior, King Size driftwood log bed, Sink and Bar fridge. The large glass panorama window offers crystal clear views of the orchard, with a swimming pond close by. An infrared heater will keep you cozy on chilly nights. A wood-fired Sauna is available at an extra charge. Take a tour of the farm and unwind.

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GoWesting Classic 1979 VW Westfalia

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Saltspring Island Trust Area, BC

Go Westing in our classic 1979 Westfalia. This memorable stay is anything but ordinary. Includes the Westy Van which sleeps 2 up & 2 down, as well as quality 4 person camping gear including stove, cooler, all cooking utensils, dishes, pots & pans, portable shower and porta-loo. Your home base is Robin's Nest BnB which offers infrared sauna, mini-gym, and full shower/bathroom, or explore the 4 corners of the island at your leisure. Continental breakfast basket included for first night's stay.Note: The van cannot be driven off the property.

The best camping near Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park guide

Overview

About

On Galiano Island, between BC’s Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park is rich in natural and cultural history. In addition to shell beaches, meadows, tidal lagoons and towering forests, the park features a saltwater marsh and evidence of First Nations culture that dates back more than 3,000 years. Visitors can moor their boats to one of 35 buoys in calm, sheltered Montague Harbour or arrive by ferry and camp in designated individual or group campsites in the park, all with easy access to and a view of the water.

Notable campgrounds

Best for walk-in and car camping: Montague Harbour has 16 scenic, vehicle-accessible campsites and 28 walk-in campsites with ocean and harbour views.
Best for boaters: Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park has 35 buoys for boaters to moor in the sheltered waters of the harbour.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Make your plans early to reserve a campsite in Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park. Campsites can be reserved for stays between May and September, and you can reserve campsites two months in advance of your arrival date, beginning in March.
All campsite and group site reservations must be made by phone or online at Discover Camping, BC Parks’ reservation portal. First-come, first-served sites are not available from May 12 to September 2.

When to go

The park is open to public access from mid-March to the end of October and is busiest in July and August. Consider a fall visit in September or October, when the crowds and ferry traffic dwindle.

Know before you go

The park is accessible by sailboat or by the BC Ferries Gulf Islands ferry, either from Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island or Tsawwassen on the Lower Mainland. It’s important to reserve ferry spots in advance, as it often sails at capacity during the busy summer months.
Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park doesn’t have wifi, but cell phone service is fairly good.
The park has regular campfire restrictions to ensure air quality, so imited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. Visitors must use provided campfire rings.
Campers can purchase supplies and visit restaurants in Sturdies Bay on Galiano Island.