# Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park

As of Sat 5 Sep 21:06 PT: 18 of 256 sites open next weekend (Fri 11–Sun 13); 2 fit a trailer or RV over 32ft.

BC Parks · Vancouver Island · 256 reservable sites

## Next weekends (arrive Friday, nights Fri + Sat)

- Sep 11–Sep 13: 18 sites open for both nights
- Sep 18–Sep 20: 21 sites open for both nights
- Sep 25–Sep 27: 56 sites open for both nights
- Oct 2–Oct 4: 174 sites open for both nights

## Equipment fit for the weekend above

- Van/Camper: 2 open of 225 that fit
- 1 Tent: 18 open of 250 that fit
- Trailer or RV up to 32ft: 2 open of 214 that fit
- 2 Tents: 18 open of 250 that fit
- 3 Tents: 2 open of 210 that fit
- Trailer or RV over 32ft: 2 open of 123 that fit
- Trailer up to 18ft: 2 open of 225 that fit

## Site attributes (count of sites that have it; not every site does)

- double: 2 open of 48
- big_rig: 2 open of 123
- private: 2 open of 69
- walk_in: 16 open of 25
- accessible: 0 open of 25
- full_shade: 0 open of 51

## How hard it is to get

53% of nights over the next 8 weeks are already booked — weekends fill first, midweek is easier.

## Drive time (straight-line estimate; a ferry is always said when it is in the number)

- from Nanaimo: about 35 min
- from Victoria: about 1 h 50 min
- from Vancouver: about 3 h 50 min incl. ferry

## About the park

Majestic old growth trees, beautiful ocean sunsets and an inviting, wide sandy beach with campsites nestled amongst mature Douglas fir trees makes Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park in Parksville one of the premier vacation destinations on Vancouver Island.         At low tide the ocean recedes almost a kilometer, providing an ideal place for visitors of all ages to play in the sand and explore the shoreline. When the tide rolls in over the sun-baked sand, the warmed water is unbeatable for swimming and salt water fun.         Rathtrevor Beach is ideal for a relaxed family outing. Simply sit…

## Book or watch

- Book on the official site (2026-09-11 → 2026-09-13): https://camping.bcparks.ca/create-booking/results?resourceLocationId=-2147483545&mapId=-2147483433&transactionLocationId=-2147483511&startDate=2026-09-11&endDate=2026-09-13&nights=2&bookingCategoryId=0&equipmentId=-32768&subEquipmentId=-32768&partySize=2&isReserving=true&searchTabType=auto&searchTabGroupId=0&view=list
- Official park page: https://bcparks.ca/rathtrevor-beach-park/
- Watch for cancellations: https://parksopen.ca/watch/new?park=bc_parks%3A-2147483545&start=2026-09-11&end=2026-09-13
- Ask the agent about this park: https://parksopen.ca/bc/parks/rathtrevor-beach-provincial-park

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