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A secluded lake makes this rustic park a favourite for those seeking simple outdoor pleasures.
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Overview
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For an intimate camping experience near Campbell River on central Vancouver Island, visit Loveland Bay Provincial Park, a small, beautifully situated area with camping, swimming, fishing, and boating directly onto Campbell Lake. Quiet and secluded, Loveland Bay and nearby Morton Lake Provincial Park are often used as base camps from which to start or end the Sayward Forest Canoe Route, as well as for day trips to and from the nearby communities of Gold River, Sayward, Kelsey Bay, and Quadra and Cortes Islands. The area is ideal for summer days spent enjoying the water, but you can also simply relax on the sandy beach between lake swims. Loveland Bay Provincial Park has 53 vehicle-accessible campsites with lake views, the majority of which are reservable from May to the end of September.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Make plans early to reserve a campsite in Loveland Bay Provincial Park. You can reserve campsites two months to the date of your arrival, beginning in March.
- All campsite reservations must be made by phone or online at Discover Camping, the BC Parks reservation portal. When reservations are unavailable, all campsites function as first-come, first-served sites.
- Be sure to check seasonal opening and closing dates.
- Due to popularity, stays are limited to seven days.
When to go
Loveland Bay Provincial Park is busiest during the summer months of July and August when day trippers from nearby urban centers enjoy the lake amenities. The fall months of September and October feature warm days, cool nights and fewer crowds. The campground in the park is closed in the off-season, though the park remains accessible with limited facilities.
Know before you go
- The boat launch at Loveland Bay Provincial Park is suitable for small boats only.
- The park has no wifi, and cell phone service may be limited.
- Campfires are permitted, and firepits are provided at each campsite. However, visitors should conserve wood, protect the environment by minimizing the use of fires, and bring a portable stove for cooking instead.
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