Cribs Creek Campground

Cribs Creek Campground is a designated backcountry campsite on the West Coast Trail at kilometre 42. This is an overnight stop for hikers, not a drive-up campground or a quick side trip. Plan it as one night on the trail, with access limited to people travelling the permitted route.

A natural rock breakwater fronts many tide pools, and Cribs Creek runs through the sandy beach camp. The shoreline is the standout part of the stop: give the pools and creek mouth a look when you arrive, then use the tide information from your trail briefing to plan time along the shore.

The site has outhouses and food-storage lockers, with limited tent space on the beach; tents can end up close together. Creek water is available at many points on the trail, but collect it upstream and treat it before drinking. This is a basic backcountry stop, not a campground with road access or visitor services.

A West Coast Trail reservation and Backcountry Use Permit are required; adult visitors also need a National Park Entry Pass. You must enter and exit at an established trailhead. The overnight season is seasonal, generally May through September; check the current dates and campsite alerts before setting out, because wildlife or trail conditions can require campsite changes.