Stamp River Provincial Park
Vancouver Island · about 1 h 15 min from Nanaimo · 23 reservable sites
No observation availableavailability unverified this weekend (Fri 23–Sun 25)Fresh complete observations are not available; check the official reservation service
Relax by the waterfall at this peaceful riverside park or explore the area by foot on hiking trails that weave their way through the lush forest, past waterfalls and river rapids. Named for the pioneer who built Port Alberni's earliest sawmill, this park is…more
Relax by the waterfall at this peaceful riverside park or explore the area by foot on hiking trails that weave their way through the lush forest, past waterfalls and river rapids. Named for the pioneer who built Port Alberni's earliest sawmill, this park is an amalgamation of Stamp Falls and Money's Pool provincial parks.
One of the park's main attractions is the annual run of thousands of Pacific salmon circling in the pool below Stamp Falls before ascending the fish ladders on their way to spawning beds. Lookout points along the river offer excellent views of the salmon fighting their way up the falls and fish ladders. This natural phenomenon occurs every year, starting in late August with sockeye and continuing with coho and Chinook right into December.
Questions campers ask
Is Stamp River Provincial Park sold out this weekend?
Availability is unverified. Missing or stale observations do not mean sold out. Check the official reservation service.
When do Stamp River Provincial Park reservations open?
New dates open 3 months ahead at 7 a.m. PT. Online bookings close 2 days before arrival.
Does Stamp River Provincial Park have electrical sites?
No electrical sites are listed at Stamp River Provincial Park in the BC Parks site attributes.
Can I book Stamp 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 Stamp River Provincial Park from Nanaimo?
about 1 h 15 min from Nanaimo, about 2 h 20 min from Victoria — a straight-line estimate, not a routed drive time.
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New dates open 3 months ahead at 7 a.m. PT. Set an alert to hear about openings.