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Loveland Bay Provincial Park

loveland bay

BC Parks
Vancouver Island · British Columbia · reservable

what to expect

For a more intimate camping experience visit Loveland Bay, a small, rustic provincial park that provides camping and boat launching directly onto Campbell Lake. Loveland Bay is a convenient base camp for day tripping to attractions in the nearby communities of Campbell River, Gold River, Sayward, Kelsey Bay and Quadra and Cortes Islands. If you don't want to leave Loveland Bay's peaceful setting, you can spend the day water-skiing, fishing, canoeing or kayaking. Or just relax and work on your tan in between dips in the sun-kissed lake. Loveland Bay Provincial Park is located near Campbell River on central Vancouver Island and offers a quiet area for camping, swimming and fishing.

the basics

waterflush toiletspet-friendlyaccessible
drive from vancouver
2.5h · 188 km
drive from calgary
10.8h · 811 km
drive from edmonton
12.1h · 908 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.

what to bring

this list adapts to loveland bay. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about loveland bay

can dogs camp at loveland bay?
Yes. Loveland Bay Provincial Park allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
does loveland bay have electric hookups?
No. Loveland Bay Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is loveland bay from vancouver?
Loveland Bay Provincial Park is 188 km from Vancouver — approximately a 2.5-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at loveland bay?
Yes. Loveland Bay Provincial Park is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at loveland bay?
Peak season at Loveland Bay Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of loveland bay.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from bc parks + open sources

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