Camp Gilwell

British Columbia

Camp Gilwell

British Columbia

About this campsite

Camp Gilwell near Courtenay offers Scouts Canada camping with heated cabins, tenting sites, sports field, and trails on 14 hectares of Vancouver Island.

Camp Gilwell is a Scouts Canada property operated by Cascadia Council, located near Courtenay on Vancouver Island. Spanning approximately 14 hectares, the camp offers four heated cabins equipped with bunk beds, tenting sites, a sports field, and campfire pits. The facility includes drinking water, picnic tables, and cooking shelters. Mobile phone coverage is available on-site. Positioned along Duncan Bay Main Road, the camp provides access to trails and natural surroundings suitable for group activities and outdoor programs. Contact Scouts Canada directly to confirm current availability, booking procedures, and specific amenities.

Location

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Common questions about Camp Gilwell

Is Camp Gilwell free to camp at?

Yes. Camp Gilwell in BC is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. We hold no facilities list for it, so go in self sufficient with your own water and a way to deal with rubbish.

Can you book Camp Gilwell online?

We hold no online booking link for Camp Gilwell, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Camp Gilwell?

Camp Gilwell sits in BC. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

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