Cape Scott Provincial Park

There are 11 designated camp pads located at Eric Lake, available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no longer a campsite at Donaldson Farm.

Random wilderness camping is also allowed in this park, though no facilities other than food caches (at Guise Bay, Nels Bight, San Josef, Nissen Bight and Eric Lake) and pit toilets are provided. Please camp on the beach whenever possible. If you should choose to erect a temporary shelter from the elements, please dismantle it entirely when you are through with it and return the site to its natural state so that others may enjoy the surroundings as you have. Please practice “Leave No Trace” camping ethics.

WOLF ADVISORY – Dogs are permitted in San Josef Bay ONLY. Dogs are prohibited in all other areas of Cape Scott including all sites on the North Coast Trail.

Cape Scott Park is open year round (check website for updates on trail conditions in case areas are closed for safety reasons), however fees are only collected from May 1 to September 30 when backcountry services are provided. Self-registration vaults are located at the San Josef River boat launch and trailhead or you can use the Backcountry Registration System.