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Elk Falls Provincial Park

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Elk Falls Park · British Columbia

what to expect

A thundering waterfall and some of the finest year-round salmon fishing in Canada are just two of the reasons Elk Falls is one of the most popular provincial parks on Vancouver Island. Add to that the extensive network of forest trails, the nearby Quinsam salmon hatchery and, in the fall, the sight of spawning salmon in the Quinsam and Campbell Rivers, and it’s easy to see why this provincial park is considered one of the best campground accommodations in the “Salmon Capital of the World.” This convenient location, just 2 kilometres from downtown Campbell River on central Vancouver Island, provides quiet riverside camping in the heart of a world renowned fishing area. And you don’t have to go far to find fish, from November to March, the steelhead run right by the campsites on the Quinsam …

Description: BC Parks

the basics

Hookups & power
Dump station
At the campground
Drinking waterPicnic tables
Recreation
Playground

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Drive from Vancouver
179 km
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the campsites

Longest site
32 ft

things to do here

Activities you can do at Elk Falls Provincial Park.

HikingSwimmingFishingCyclingWildlife viewingScenic viewpoints

things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

Plus 5 user-tagged viewpoints, 2 user-tagged trailheads on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

Elk Falls Provincial Park plus 8 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Partial Prohibition in effect
Campfire restrictions were in effect for this area (Coastal area) as of Jul 11, 2026. Fire status changes fast — confirm the current restriction on the official bulletin before you travel. Official fire bulletin →
When you can reserve
Reservable through BC Parks. Sites open on a rolling 3-month window — book up to 3 months before arrival, with new dates released daily at 7am PT. BC Parks reservation details →

other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 12 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Camis reservation system. Neighbourhood joins 16 named anchors.