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Cape Scott Provincial Park (San Josef)

A provincial campground in the Vancouver Island region of British Columbia with vehicle and tent camping sites. Monitored 24/7 for cancellations, wildfire proximity, and road access conditions.

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Cape Scott Provincial Park (San Josef)

50.7613°N, 128.3784°WFull Map Screen
4.8(Verified BC Park)
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Field & Safety Intelligence

Category 1 Campfire Prohibition Likely📡 BCWS Fire Centre

Open wood fires and charcoal briquettes are prohibited across BC during summer high-hazard periods.

✅ CSA/ULC-approved portable propane fire pits (flame < 15cm) and camping stoves permitted.
💧 Lake Health & Wilderness Water📡 Health Authority

🏊 Swimmer's Itch Prevention: In warm shallow lake bays, towel-dry vigorously or rinse with clean water immediately upon exiting.

🌿 Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria): Avoid stagnant water with visible surface scum or green paint-like streaks. Keep pets out of discolored water.

💧 Wilderness Drinking Water: All backcountry stream and lake water must be treated with a 0.1-micron filter or brought to a rolling boil for 1 full minute.

Plan B: Free FCFS Alternatives Near Cape Scott Provincial Park (San Josef)

If Cape Scott Provincial Park (San Josef) is fully booked, these rustic Forestry Recreation Sites are within 35 km and require zero reservations:

18 km awayFree FCFS

San Josef River Rec Site

FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road

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19 km awayFree FCFS

Cape Palmerston Rec Site

5 rustic sites · 2WD Forest Service Road

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27 km awayFree FCFS

Topknot Point Rec Site

FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road

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