Dodd Island Campground

Overview

About Dodd Island Campground

Why stop

A backcountry stay in the Broken Group archipelago.

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No potable water; carry 4–6 litres per person each day.
Marine access needs chart, tide and weather planning.

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Where it is

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CampgroundDodd Island Campground48.92181, -125.32446

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Plan your stop

Before you go

Water, permits and facilities

Camping is permitted May 1 through September 30 and requires a Parks Canada backcountry camping permit; visitors 18 and older also need a park entry pass. Solar composting outhouses are provided at designated camping areas, though their exact position on Dodd is not mapped. There is no potable water: carry 4–6 litres per person per day and pack all garbage out. Dogs are not allowed in the Broken Group except service animals. July and August are busiest; May, June or September usually means fewer people sharing the camping areas.

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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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More about Dodd Island Campground

A boat-in island campDodd Island is a designated backcountry camping area in the Broken Group Islands, a maze of…

Dodd Island is a designated backcountry camping area in the Broken Group Islands, a maze of forested islands, channels and beaches in Barkley Sound. It is reached by boat, not road, so this is a remote paddling trip rather than a drive-up campground. Stay within the designated camping area.

Plan the crossingCome prepared to navigate with charts and judge tides and weather; conditions can change…

Come prepared to navigate with charts and judge tides and weather; conditions can change quickly, and some crossings take three or more hours. Strong winds can funnel through the channels, and small craft should avoid Loudon and Imperial Eagle Channels. Secret Beach is a road-access kayak launch, but licensed marine operators cannot drop visitors at designated camping islands, so plan how you will reach your landing before setting out.

Caring for the islandsTseshaht Beachkeepers patrol during summer, maintain camping areas and share cultural…

Tseshaht Beachkeepers patrol during summer, maintain camping areas and share cultural interpretation. The Broken Group includes places of spiritual and cultural significance to Tseshaht, and campground restoration protects shell middens, roots and soil. No Dodd-specific midden location was established, so leave cultural and natural features undisturbed.

Wildlife

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16 sightingsHumpback WhaleMost seen around 5 PMSighting map

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134 sightingsSteller Sea LionMost seen around 6 PMSighting map

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