West Coast Trail (Pacific Rim National Park Reserve)
A backcountry wilderness campground in the Vancouver Island 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 West Coast Trail (Pacific Rim National Park Reserve) Map
Exact geographic coordinates, surrounding topography, and nearby free Forestry rec sites:
West Coast Trail (Pacific Rim National Park Reserve)
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 West Coast Trail (Pacific Rim National Park Reserve)
If West Coast Trail (Pacific Rim National Park Reserve) is fully booked, these rustic Forestry Recreation Sites are within 35 km and require zero reservations:
Pachena Lake Rec Site
FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road
Sarita Lake Picnic Rec Site
3 rustic sites · 2WD Forest Service Road
Sarita Lake Campsite Rec Site
6 rustic sites · 2WD Forest Service Road