Elk Falls Provincial Park
Elk Falls Provincial Park
Elk Falls Provincial Park
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A popular destination family campground on Vancouver Island! Explore the incredible camping, hiking, biking, and fishing opportunities this region has to offer. Be sure to check out the new suspension bridge! Park visitors to Elk Falls will enjoy the extensive forest trail network and the hiking and biking opportunities available. Impressive waterfalls serve as a beautiful backdrop while hiking through coastal forests. Minutes from the main campground, visitors can explore the impressive new suspension bridge. Access to the bridge can be found off the Canyon View Trail. Adventurous park users will be awe-struck at the views found from this newly-built attraction! Firewood is available for sale from the Park Operator. Reservations are recommended during peak season, however last-minute campers may be able to find a spot in July and August. Reservations for this park are accepted for arrival dates from mid-May – Labour Day. Elk Falls is open year-round (Winter Camping $11/night).
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- AdventurecurlsRietberg, Germany265 contributionsNice campground, some weird peopleThere must’ve been a storm or whatever, so that there have been not many trees around our campsite. When we booked it, the picture looked way different. However it’s nice campground. It’s the first campground where some people put a high visual fence up so other couldn’t look into their spot at all. They felt strange. They’ve put on some loud music too but luckily turned it off at the quiet time. We’d to escape to the lovely playground to not to hear that music. The river going along the campsites is lovely and not too cold. Hardly any mozzies out there. Cool nights.Visited July 2022Travelled with familyWritten July 28, 2022
- JhuttySurrey, Canada33 contributionsSite #10Very good campsite with an awesome view of the creek in the back. As this is a provincial park there were no showers and just outhouses for toilets. Sites were levelled and offered plenty of privacy. Phone reception was not good. A nice playground with many trails nearby for those more adventurous. Park host was friendly and courteous by first offering firewood for purchase and then coming back to warn us about a cougar in the area.Visited September 2020Travelled with familyWritten September 2, 2020
- MausieNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom432 contributionsWorth a visit for half a dayWe visited on a glorious sunny day. Parking is free. There are several trails at varying lengths to take and we really enjoyed walking around. The bridge is pretty impressive as are the falls but some are closed off due to maintenance work currently, would recommend visiting here. And it is freeVisited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten September 18, 2023
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Mausie
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK432 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
We visited on a glorious sunny day. Parking is free. There are several trails at varying lengths to take and we really enjoyed walking around. The bridge is pretty impressive as are the falls but some are closed off due to maintenance work currently, would recommend visiting here. And it is free
Written September 18, 2023
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Generalpatten99
Plymouth, UK25 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
Great views, nice walk. A number of different routes of different distances. Trails are well kept. No need for walking boots or back packs, just take some spare water.
Written August 10, 2023
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JudyB
Creston, Canada83 contributions
Jun. 2023
Very scenic, the suspension bridge and the up close experience of the falls were great. Great trails over to the other Falls
Written June 25, 2023
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dagcoin
Brush Prairie, WA737 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Couples
Amazing trail system that gets you access to a nice swinging bridge along with a cool water fall. Trail is easy but you will have a little climbing to do. Lots of parking with pit toilets. There is also the millennium trail that will take you down the river for a lot of miles. Be mindful on which trail you are on.
Written June 24, 2023
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rlmptl
Lloydminster, Canada1,127 contributions
Jun. 2023
this was a great stop after a lot of driving and not to far and easy to find from Campbell river. We hiked to the fall its about 2 km there a back some of it is easy and would be wheel chair accessibly some of it is not especially if you are wanting to get down to the suspension bridge and get a good look at the falls. We got lost on the trails a couple of times its easy to get turned around. I was very winded from the up and down trail but i am older too ...this is a must see and do
Written June 19, 2023
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Anonymous
8 contributions
Oct. 2022
Take the time to visit and hike to the end of this trail. Simply beautiful. Don't forget your camera or simple just listen and enjoy.
Written October 27, 2022
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Deepblue
Orlando, FL21 contributions
Aug. 2022
We were lucky at the end of August and the water was 12x normal amount (per signs displayed). The falls were HUGE!! Lot's of water coming down. There's a suspension bridge and several shorter hikes with good paths. Not very crowded near end of day. Short drive from Campbell River and well worth the time.
Written September 24, 2022
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laurie213
Milna, Croatia57 contributions
Aug. 2022 • Couples
A pretty incredible waterfall, a short walk from the car park. There is a viewing platform and a suspension bridge to view the falls from different angles. It was amazing as there were no other people there despite it being the afternoon during the Summer to just see the falls rather than doing the full walking route does not take long at all - no more than an hour in total. Definitely a top thing to see in the area!
Written September 17, 2022
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Winnie
44 contributions
Aug. 2022
Super fun and easy walk trails, fabulous waterfalls and cliff, and great suspension bridge . Highly recommend to walk this beautiful trail and good spot for pictures.
Written September 7, 2022
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lrolens
Ventura, CA16 contributions
Aug. 2022
The falls were wonderful, particularly for someone from drought stricken SoCal. The trails were well kept and a pleasure.
Written August 19, 2022
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Amanda M
St. Albert, Canada1 contribution
Are any of the trails handicapped accessible? My mom uses a motorized scooter and I would like to involve her as much as possible.
I don't really think so. The parts that are level are on dirt or gravel. Many parts are paved but have a steep grade. There's also wet sections and stairs.
occams-razor
Antioch, IL89 contributions
Is the TA map pin incorrect? The maps even has the park printed in green on in inland to the west. Thanks!
MontrealErt
Montreal, Canada357 contributions
Hi
Not sure I understand your question.
Can you rephrase?
Ert
Kim D
Comox Valley, Canada1 contribution
What is the bottom of the suspension bridge ... wire grate? wood boards? Is it OK for dogs to walk on?
Thanks.
Mollema2014
Apeldoorn2 contributions
I plan to stay at the Quinsam Campground (Elk Falls) from october 1 until october 3. Reservation is not possible. Is it likely that there is a campsite available for a RV 32 ft ?
Rob B
5 contributions
We don 't think you will have any trouble finding a campsite there. It is a large campground and season is ending. When you want to be very sure then our advice would be : try to arrive early in the afternoon. We were there in july around 6 in the evening and could still make a choise. The only question is: do they close in the autumm. Have a good time staying there. Gr Rob and Marian
Valerie T
Ontario's Near North, Canada
Are there showers at elk falls provincial park
No. There are no showers at the campground. There are outhouses. There is a dump station
h0neybbe
Campbell River, Canada
How much is it to camp each night?
donna g
Castlegar, Canada55 contributions
Sorry I do not know because where we were was like a day park.. There is an elk falls provincial park but it is back towards town .. And it would be the same price as other provincial parks .. But.. It you stay on the main road and go hmmm 7-10 miles further towards Gold River there is Strathcona park.. It is free and in the overload area you park where you can staying I think up to 14 days .. You drive across an earth dam follow it down a fairly steep hill and as you drive down the hill on your left you will see some of the campsites..these are usually full but there is once your into the area a road to your right..that takes you to the overflow area.. It's lovely there.. Hope this helps..
Rachel N
Catalina Foothills, AZ3 contributions
Please describe campground. Thanks.
Sue A
68 contributions
After leaving the town of Campbell River, heading west towards Gold River, you will be traveling along the Campbell River itself. Shortly after going through the last traffic light, you wlll cross a bridge going over the Quinsam River. The Elk Falls, or Quinsam River campsite, is on the left, immediately after the bridge. The campsite is one typical of BC's provincial campgrounds. Treed, large sites. Some have raised tent pads. The ones along the Quinsam River fill up fast and also have the most sun exposure. We prefer the ones at the back of the site as they are bigger and more private. We have a few favourites that we visit over and over. The roads in the campground are paved at the river frontage, then turn to gravel for the rest of the site. There is a playground and field in the paved area with parking spots and the beginning of the trail along the river start there. Also pit toilets and garbage cans. If you follow this trail to an area with a fence along the trail, there is a deep pool below the fence perfect for swimming or for throwing a tube in to float down the river. The trial has eroded alot over the years past this point and is becoming less used. It does carry on, if you like, to the Campbell River Fish Hatchery. It is mainly along the river's edge that the trail has degraded.
There is a sani dump, fresh water and flush toilets to the right of the campsite entrance. The sani dump is coin operated. Fresh water taps can be found around the campsite as well. No firewood, so either be prepared to buy from the camp caretakers or bring your own. Pit toilet are located at intervals along the roads. In the spring of 2016, the cost for each site is $22 cdn. Only one vehicle (aside from what you are camping in) is allowed in each site unless you pay extra, but you can park them outside the gates. We love this site. It is close to town, close to the falls, across the road from the River Walk and you can usually find a site to your liking, as long as it is not a long weekend. Reservations can be made on the Park website.
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- Hotels near Elk Falls Provincial Park:
- (0.02 km) Driftwood by the Sea Inn and RV Resort
- (0.45 km) Anchor Inn & Suites
- (0.62 km) Above Tide Motel
- (1.08 km) Heron's Landing Hotel
- (2.42 km) Comfort Inn & Suites
- Restaurants near Elk Falls Provincial Park:
- (0.48 km) Anchor Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge
- (1.25 km) Fifty Parallel Tap & Grill
- (1.98 km) Foggdukkers Coffee and Roasting
- (1.43 km) Dicks Fish & Chips
- (0.99 km) Steiner Bakery