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MacMillan Provincial Park (Cathedral Grove)

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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Exact geographic coordinates, surrounding topography, and nearby free Forestry rec sites:

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MacMillan Provincial Park (Cathedral Grove)

49.2900°N, 124.6600°WFull Map Screen
4.8(Verified BC Park)
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Ancient Old GrowthForestry
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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.
DFO Red Tide & Shellfish Biotoxin Notice📡 DFO / BCCDC

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.

💧 Coastal Backcountry Water: Never drink seawater. Purify freshwater creeks with a 0.1-micron filter or a rolling boil for 1 full minute.

Plan B: Free FCFS Alternatives Near MacMillan Provincial Park (Cathedral Grove)

If MacMillan Provincial Park (Cathedral Grove) is fully booked, these rustic Forestry Recreation Sites are within 35 km and require zero reservations:

18 km awayFree FCFS

Stamp River Trail Rec Site

FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road

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19 km awayFree FCFS

Cous Creek Staging Area Rec Site

FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road

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20 km awayFree FCFS

Arden Creek Rec Site

6 rustic sites · 2WD Forest Service Road

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