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.
Interactive Cape Scott Provincial Park (San Josef) Map
Exact geographic coordinates, surrounding topography, and nearby free Forestry rec sites:
Cape Scott Provincial Park (San Josef)
Campground Features & Merit Badges
Field & Safety Intelligence
No active Category 1 campfire prohibition. Wood campfires allowed in provided metal fire rings (< 0.5m height & diameter).
Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP / Saxitoxin) and Domoic Acid are frequently present along BC saltwater tidal waters. Never harvest or consume self-harvested clams, oysters, or mussels. Cooking or boiling does NOT destroy PSP toxins.
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:
San Josef River Rec Site
FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road
Cape Palmerston Rec Site
5 rustic sites · 2WD Forest Service Road
Topknot Point Rec Site
FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road