Elk Falls Provincial Park
Vancouver Island · about 2 h 10 min from Nanaimo · 122 reservable sites
As of Tue 20 Oct 21:19 PT: 3 of 122 sites open this weekend (Fri 23–Sun 25)0 fit a trailer or RV over 32ft
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Elk Falls Provincial Park is a popular destination campground on Vancouver Island. Explore the incredible camping, hiking, biking, and fishing opportunities this park and region have to offer. Elk Falls Provincial Park (Quinsam Campground) is…more
Elk Falls Provincial Park is a popular destination campground on Vancouver Island. Explore the incredible camping, hiking, biking, and fishing opportunities this park and region have to offer.
Elk Falls Provincial Park (Quinsam Campground) is conveniently located just 2km from downtown Campbell River. The park boasts large private sites along the Quinsam River and rests in a beautiful second growth forest setting. It is one of the largest campgrounds in the area and features a new adventure playground for kids to explore.
Park visitors to Elk Falls will enjoy the extensive forest trail network and the hiking opportunities. Impressive waterfalls serve as a beautiful backdrop while hiking through coastal forests. Minutes from the main campground, visitors can explore the impressive new suspension bridge. Access to the bridge can be found off the Canyon View Trail. Adventurous park users will be awe-struck at the views found from this newly-built attraction!
Fishing is available at Elk Falls in the Quinsam and Campbell Rivers. Campbell River is known as the Salmon Capital of the world; from November to March the steelhead run right by campsites on the Quinsam River.
Questions campers ask
Is Elk Falls Provincial Park sold out this weekend?
No — 3 of 122 reservable sites are open for both nights of Fri 23–Sun 25 right now.
When do Elk Falls Provincial Park reservations open?
New dates open 3 months ahead at 7 a.m. PT. Online bookings close 2 days before arrival.
Does Elk Falls Provincial Park have electrical sites?
No electrical sites are listed at Elk Falls Provincial Park in the BC Parks site attributes.
Can I book Elk Falls 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 Elk Falls Provincial Park from Nanaimo?
about 2 h 10 min from Nanaimo, about 3 h 25 min from Victoria — a straight-line estimate, not a routed drive time.
Elk Falls Provincial Park on BC Parks · Official reservations · BC Wildfire map
New dates open 3 months ahead at 7 a.m. PT. Set an alert to hear about openings.