West coast camping & moorage — rainforest sites, protected harbour, steps from the village.
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Fourteen sites tucked against the rainforest — picnic tables, fire pits, a cook house with bear-proof bins, and showers (by donation). Kids love the play area. Park your vehicle at your site. Summer fills fast.
Book a campsite →
Protected moorage in Port Desire with a public boat launch, kayak staging, and trailer parking. Space is limited — include your overall boat length (bowsprit to stern gear) when you book.
Reserve moorage →
Gift shop in the park office — local items and visitor essentials. Washrooms, Wi‑Fi, picnic areas, and year-round access; manager on site May 15 – Sept 30.
Contact us →Beaches, fishing, kayaking, the boardwalk, and the West Coast Trail terminus — Bamfield is a small village with a lot to explore.
2025 · Canadian dollars (CAD) · +5% GST ·
Forest sites with picnic table, fire pit, and access to cook house, bear-proof bins, and showers (by donation).
Protected moorage in Port Desire. Book overall boat length (bowsprit to stern gear).
Public boat launch at the park with wash-down nearby.
| Service | Daily | Weekly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campsite** | C$30.00 | C$187.50 | C$735.00 | n/a |
| Moorage | C$1.00/ft | C$5.60/ft | C$9.10/ft | C$66.00/ft |
| Parking: car | C$6.50 | C$40.00 | C$136.50 | n/a |
| Parking: trailer | C$6.50 | C$40.00 | C$136.50 | n/a |
| Parking: car + trailer | C$11.00 | C$55.00 | C$236.50 | n/a |
** Campsite rates include up to 4 adults. No limit on children under 18. All amounts in CAD.
| Service | Daily / other | Seasonal | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boat launch | C$20.00 (in & out) *GST incl. | C$142.00 | C$216.00 |
| Boat wash | C$5.00 | — | — |
| Freezer space | C$5.00 | — | — |
| Showers | By donation | — | — |
Quick steps — confirmation email with reference number.
How are you getting to Bamfield?
Three road approaches — tap a route on the map or a button below.
Chipsealed · highly recommended
Yellow kilometre markers line the road each km so you always know how far you have to go. Mind one-lane bridges — about 60 km/h is typical. Logging trucks have right of way; drive with headlights on.
Paved Hwy 18 + logging road
Start from Duncan on Hwy 18 toward Youbou — you do not need to drive through Lake Cowichan village. Hwy 18 is paved to the Youbou area; after that, Bamfield Main is a logging road. Chipseal returns around km 32 into Bamfield.
South Island · logging road
Best if you are already on the south coast (Port Renfrew, Sooke, Victoria area). Paved highway to the Nitinat area, then logging road onto Bamfield Main — allow extra time; grading varies.
The M/V Francis Barkley follows the Alberni Inlet — tap a stop.
Lady Rose Marine
5425 Argyle Street, Port Alberni BC V9Y 1T6
(Alberni Harbour Quay)
East dock is the stop for the park. Tue, Thu, Sat (+ summer extras). 250-723-8313
Book your ferryFloatplane routes to the Bamfield inlet — dashed lines show typical flight paths.
Confirm baggage limits and weather when you book.
Year-round · Manager May 15 – Sept 30
