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Cowichan River Provincial Park

As of Sat 5 Sep 20:24 PT: 0 of 45 sites open for your dates (Fri 11–Sun 13)

Vancouver Island · 45 reservable sites · about 49 min from Nanaimo

Every reservable site is booked for both nights. Cancellations happen daily — a watch emails you the moment one does, with the booking link filled in.

When you can get in — next 8 weeks

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Each square is one night, columns are weeks. Greener = more sites open. Grey hatching = too soon (BC Parks needs 2 days’ lead). Weekend rows are outlined.

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If it’s outdoor recreation you’re after, Cowichan River Park on southern Vancouver Island is the place to go. Whether you want to go swimming, canoeing, white-water kayaking, camping, fishing, hiking, or just want to take it easy in the sun, you’re bound to…more

If it’s outdoor recreation you’re after, Cowichan River Park on southern Vancouver Island is the place to go. Whether you want to go swimming, canoeing, white-water kayaking, camping, fishing, hiking, or just want to take it easy in the sun, you’re bound to find something to do in this “recreation corridor” south of Duncan.

Is Cowichan River Provincial Park sold out next weekend?

Yes for Fri 11–Sun 13 — every reservable site is booked for both nights. Set an alert and you are emailed the moment one is cancelled.

When do Cowichan River Provincial Park reservations open?

New dates open 3 months ahead at 7 a.m. PT. Online bookings close 2 days before arrival.

Does Cowichan River Provincial Park have electrical sites?

No electrical sites are listed at Cowichan River Provincial Park in the BC Parks site attributes.

Can I book Cowichan River Provincial Park same-day?

Not online — BC Parks takes reservations 2+ days ahead; some parks keep first-come, first-served sites for walk-ups.

How far is Cowichan River Provincial Park from Nanaimo?

about 49 min from Nanaimo, about 52 min from Victoria — a straight-line estimate, not a routed drive time.

Cowichan River Provincial Park on BC Parks · Official reservations · BC Wildfire map