Helliwell Provincial Park (Hornby Island)
A backcountry wilderness campground in the Gulf Islands region of British Columbia. Requires hike-in trail travel from the trailhead parking area, featuring designated tent pads, bear-proof food caches, and wilderness pit toilets.
Interactive Helliwell Provincial Park (Hornby Island) Map
Exact geographic coordinates, surrounding topography, and nearby free Forestry rec sites:
Helliwell Provincial Park (Hornby Island)
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 Helliwell Provincial Park (Hornby Island)
If Helliwell Provincial Park (Hornby Island) is fully booked, these rustic Forestry Recreation Sites are within 35 km and require zero reservations:
Shingle Beach Rec Site
29 rustic sites · 2WD Forest Service Road
Bob's Lake Rec Site
7 rustic sites · 2WD Forest Service Road
Tall Fir Cove Rec Site
FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road