Camping - Vancouver island - Tofino/Ucluelet

christyf5 · #1 08-14-2007, 10:26 PM

Ditto on what Murray said about staying in/around Nanaimo or even Port Alberni (Sproat Lake is pretty nice but PA doesn't really have much to offer). Likely everything in Tofino will be booked up so if you don't already have reservations, don't expect to cruise in and find a place. Its insane there during the summer and most people that go, make their reservations for the next year while they're there.

Dragonsteeth · #2 08-15-2007, 01:08 AM

If you don't have any luck try staying on the east coast and going to Hornby Island. Tribune bay campsite (http://www.tribunebay.com/) and Brad's Dads Land are tow campsite there. TB is at a fantastic beach. Dogs are good at both. H.I is a great place and if you have kids it is fantastic.
You run the risk of fog, fog and more fog in Pac Rim.

fishmaster · #3 08-15-2007, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragonsteeth

If you don't have any luck try staying on the east coast and going to Hornby Island. Tribune bay campsite (http://www.tribunebay.com/) and Brad's Dads Land are tow campsite there. TB is at a fantastic beach. Dogs are good at both. H.I is a great place and if you have kids it is fantastic.
You run the risk of fog, fog and more fog in Pac Rim.

I second Hornby being a good choice. Quadra Island across from Cambell River would also be nice-Rebecca spit park. Also, some other really nice spots...Cluxewe Resort(250-949-0378) just north of Port Mcneill & Port Renfrew(the campsite I like is on the reserve-not sure of contact#I can get it if you want)
you can try:
http://www.portrenfrew.com/portrenfrewrv/
http://www.portrenfrewmarina.com/
http://www.cluxewe.com/

Those are some of my top picks.
Shaun

Delphinus · #4 08-15-2007, 07:47 PM

Tribune Bay on Hornby is wicked. Love it there. Getting a little pricey these days for the ferry rides for a daytrip though

But if you can find a spot to camp for a few days its awesome.

EmilyB · #5 09-03-2008, 06:14 AM

How did the trip with the dog go Andy?

Anyone ever stayed at http://www.musselbeachcampground.com/reservations.htm

or seen it?

We might pack up the big mutts into an RV for a fall trip.

spreerider · #6 09-08-2008, 12:48 AM

best place on the island is pachina campground near banfield, beautiful white sand beach that is mostly flat, you can have fires on the beach, the fishing is good, i have been there every summer since my mom was pregnant with me.

EmilyB · #7 09-08-2008, 05:55 AM

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR..._Columbia.html

Somehow I don't think that is the one I am after..

but thanks anyway !

Delphinus · #8 09-08-2008, 05:59 AM

Green Point a possibility at all? Think they're open until mid-October...