Camping and RV Sites:
Camping in Lake Cowichan is a fun and relaxing way to spend time in this region. For more specific information on the campgrounds, call the associated numbers listed below (all phone numbers use the area code 250 unless otherwise noted). Please contact the perspective campground for their up to date information on prices.
The campgrounds around Cowichan Lake are visited by more than 100,000 visitors per year. The Provincial Park Gordon Bay is the fifth most popular Provincial campground in B.C. The forestry sites as listed below are found on either the dirt road around the lake or on the road headed towards Port Renfrew. **Please note that some of them have up to an hour travel time back into Lake Cowichan and the campgrounds may not have cellular service.
Services Key:
![]() Boat Launch |
![]() RV hookups |
![]() Showers |
![]() Toilets |
Forestry Campsites:Information: The TimberWest Sites open from May long weekend until Thanksgiving weekend in October, then water is turned off, tables taken away. They are left open except during extreme weather conditions. Gates are left open if no problems with vandalism. For more information or to make reservations go to www.lakecowichancamping.com for more information on resevations please call 250-732-5699.
Circle Route Campsites(on the road to Port Renfrew from Cowichan Lake)
Information: The Grand Getaways Property Management Sites are open from May long weekend until Thanksgiving weekend in October. sites cannot be reserved , For more information phone Olivia @ 250-701-1976.Note: Information on this page is current as of November 2016 the last time we were informed of any changes . Please phone to ensure that the campsite is indeed open and not full before you head out. Not all campsites are open all year and access to their facilities may be restricted when they are not open for camping.Boat Launches: There are launches at all campsites (except Lakeview) and at the Weir on North Shore Road in Town of Lake Cowichan, Cowichan Lake Marina on Point Ideal Road, Marina at Youbou and on Fish Road off Bear Lake Road in Mesachie Lake. Also, we have a listing of local parks and a map section to help you find your way.
Provincial Parks: |
Services: |
Area: |
Cost: |
Number: |
Gordon Bay Prov. Campground |
On the lake At Honeymoon Bay |
250-749-3415 |
||
Cowichan River Prov. Campground | ![]() |
On the Cowichan River |
1-800-689-9025 |
|
Municipal: |
Services: |
Area: |
Cost: |
Number: |
Lakeview Municipal Campground |
On the Lake 3 km west of LC |
250-749-3350 |
||
Private: |
Services: |
Area: |
Cost: |
Number: |
Beaver Lake Resort / Campground |
|
20 Sites-Just before Mesachie Lake |
250-749-7792 |
|
TimberWest Campsites: |
Services: |
Area: |
Number: |
|
Heather Campsite |
West end of Cowichan Lake |
250-732-5699 |
||
Caycuse Campsite |
South side of Cowichan Lake |
250-732-5699 |
||
Kissinger Lake Campsite |
on the Road to Nitinat |
250-732-5699 |
||
Little Shaw Campsite |
Northwest side of the Cowichan Lake |
250-732-5699 |
||
Grand Getaway Property Management: |
Services: |
Area: |
Number: |
|
Maple Grove Campground |
North side of Cowichan Lake |
250-701-1976 |
||
Nixon Creek Campground |
South side of Cowichan Lake |
250-701-1976 |
||
Pine Point Campground |
North side of Cowichan Lake |
250-701-1976 |
||
Grand Getaway Property Management: |
Services: |
Area: |
Number: |
|
Lizard Lake |
Heading west 39 Kms from Mesachie Lake |
250-701-1976 |
||
Fairy Lake |
Heading west 49 kms from Mesachie Lake |
250-701-1976 |
||
San Juan River |
Heading west 55kms from Mesachie Lake |
250-701-1976 |