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Gordon Bay Camp Site · Gordon Bay Park Photo: BC Parks

Gordon Bay Camp Site

Public campground inside Gordon Bay Park
Gordon Bay Park · British Columbia

what to expect

For a great family camping vacation, head to Gordon Bay Park. Located on the shores of Lake Cowichan, north of Duncan on Vancouver Island. In the summer the lake is warm and the sandy beach makes for great family swimming. History buffs find plenty to interest them in the park and the surrounding area, which is home to a second-growth Douglas-fir forest. Set in one of Vancouver Island’s sunniest valleys, this area boasts the highest average annual temperature in Canada. The lake is known for its spectacular freshwater fishing in the spring, fall and winter, when anglers can be challenged by rainbow, cutthroat and Dolly Varden trout. Waterskiing and windsurfing are also popular activities on the lake. This small wilderness area features a number of walking and hiking trails with unparallel…

Description: BC Parks

the basics

At the campground
Drinking waterWashroomsPicnic tables
Recreation
Playground
Access & policies
Pets allowed

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Drive from Vancouver
93 km
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the campsites

Showers
yes

things to do nearby

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

Plus 1 user-tagged viewpoint on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

water + services

1 user-tagged water source on OpenStreetMap.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.
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 →

recent reports

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other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days first.

Plus 2 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Google Places. Neighbourhood joins 8 named anchors.