Pirates Cove Provincial Marine Park (De Courcy Island)
A pristine marine wilderness park in the Gulf Islands region of British Columbia accessed exclusively by boat, kayak, or water taxi.
Interactive Pirates Cove Provincial Marine Park (De Courcy Island) Map
Exact geographic coordinates, surrounding topography, and nearby free Forestry rec sites:
Pirates Cove Provincial Marine Park (De Courcy 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 Pirates Cove Provincial Marine Park (De Courcy Island)
If Pirates Cove Provincial Marine Park (De Courcy Island) is fully booked, these rustic Forestry Recreation Sites are within 35 km and require zero reservations:
Link Islet (ne Link Island) Rec Site
FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road
Shah Point (valdes Island) Rec Site
FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road
Reid Islet (south Of Reid Island) Rec Site
FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road