Clarke Island Campground

Overview

About Clarke Island Campground

Why stop

A white-sand beach and grassy camping ground beneath conifers

Heads up

Boat-only access and no potable water

Map

Where it is

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CampgroundClarke Island Campground48.89217, -125.37770

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Plan your stop

Before you go

Best time to go

Overnight camping is allowed May 1 to September 30 with a Parks Canada backcountry permit; adult visitors also need a park entry pass. July and August are busiest across the islands, while May, June and September usually see fewer campers. Wind, fog, swell and tidal currents can make the boat trip hazardous, so this is best for paddlers prepared for coastal navigation.

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CautionWolf warning in Long Beach UnitA wolf warning remains active in the Long Beach Unit; leave pets at home because dogs attract wolves. Check current trail conditions before travelling.Official details
ClosureWest Coast Trail winter access restrictionFrom October 7 through April 30, only day use between Pachena Bay trailhead and km 8 is permitted; overnight use and the remainder of the West Coast Trail are closed.Official details

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Guide

More about Clarke Island Campground

A stop for a paddle tripClarke Island Campground is a designated backcountry camp on Clarke Island in the Broken Group…

Clarke Island Campground is a designated backcountry camp on Clarke Island in the Broken Group Islands. You can only get here by boat, so think of it as an overnight on a paddling trip, not a drive-up camp. A paddler described white sand, soft grass behind the beach, and large conifers around the camping ground. The exact landing and tent area aren't clearly marked, but that account gives you a sense of the island setting.

Bring your drinking waterThere’s no potable water on the islands.

There’s no potable water on the islands. Bring 4 to 6 litres per person per day; natural freshwater in Barkley Sound is unreliable. Designated camps have solar composting outhouses, but there’s no garbage pickup, so pack everything out.

Wildlife

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11 sightingsOrcaMost seen around 10 AMSighting map

16 sightingsHumpback WhaleMost seen around 5 PMSighting map

174 sightingsBlack BearMost seen around 8 PMSighting map

16 sightingsSea OtterMost seen around 6 PMSighting map

134 sightingsSteller Sea LionMost seen around 6 PMSighting map

18 sightingsCalifornia Sea LionMost seen around noonSighting map

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