Darling River Camp

Overview

About Darling River Camp

Why stop

A short inland detour leads to a forest-framed waterfall pool.

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The sloping beach has limited level tent space.

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Where it is

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CampgroundDarling River Camp48.71964, -125.05083

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ClosureWest Coast Trail winter access restrictionMentions West Coast Trail, referenced in this guideFrom 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
ClosureWest Coast Trail lightstations closedMentions West Coast Trail, referenced in this guideCarmanah Point and Pachena Point Lightstations and their surrounding grounds in the West Coast Trail Unit are closed to public use at all times; do not enter.Official details

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An overnight stop on the West Coast TrailDarling River Camp is a backcountry campsite near km 14 of the 75 km West Coast Trail, between…

Darling River Camp is a backcountry campsite near km 14 of the 75 km West Coast Trail, between Michigan Creek and Tsocowis Creek. It’s a stop on a multi-day hike, reached on foot rather than by road. The best reason to linger is the short inland walk to Darling Falls; level tent space is limited on the sloping beach.

Walk up to Darling FallsA roughly 150–200 m walk upstream leads to a waterfall that drops about 3–4 m into a small pool…

A roughly 150–200 m walk upstream leads to a waterfall that drops about 3–4 m into a small pool enclosed by forest and rock. That green pool is a more distinctive view than the narrow, rocky beach at the river mouth. Leave a little time to explore the river channel instead of stopping at the shoreline alone.

Plan around a backcountry campThe site has an outhouse and bear-resistant food caches.

The site has an outhouse and bear-resistant food caches. No potable-water supply was verified, so plan to carry or treat water and follow Parks Canada’s current guidance. The West Coast Trail closes annually to travel from October 7 through April 30; Darling River is beyond the limited 8 km day-use zone from Pachena Bay. Check current trail access requirements before setting out.

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