Dobbin Bay (BCMT)

British Columbia

Dobbin Bay (BCMT)

British Columbia

At a glance

CampgroundBackcountry

About this campsite

Shallow mud beach with boulders. Impractical at lower tide levels. Marginal site. Water at small creek. Undeveloped. Possible site to W of creek or at the head of the bay on solid rock which is dry at nearly all tides.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Backcountry

Location

Dobbin Bay (BCMT)•BC

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Common questions about Dobbin Bay (BCMT)

Is Dobbin Bay (BCMT) free to camp at?

Yes. Dobbin Bay (BCMT) 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. Facilities on site: backcountry.

What facilities does Dobbin Bay (BCMT) have?

Dobbin Bay (BCMT) has backcountry. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Dobbin Bay (BCMT) online?

We hold no online booking link for Dobbin Bay (BCMT), 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.

Where is Dobbin Bay (BCMT)?

Dobbin Bay (BCMT) 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.

Facilities at Dobbin Bay (BCMT)

Facilities recorded for Dobbin Bay (BCMT)
Facility	On site
Backcountry	Yes

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within 50km

2.0 km away

Cockatrice Bay (BCMT)

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Booker Lagoon (BCMT)

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Polkinhorne Islands (BCMT)

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9.8 km away

Crib Island (BCMT)

Low gradient beach of mud, sand with many small boulders at low water. S aspect. Protected. Camp on high bench in trees behind large boulder on beach. Beach floods at Springs. Water at seasonal creek to W of tent sites. Attractive. Aka Sunday Harbour.

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Cane Point (BCMT)

Bedrock, boulder landing at high water only. Low water landings impractical on awkward boulder shore. Undeveloped. Clear grassy area, sloping rock ledge at SE end of beach. Attractive. Sometimes known as Mauve Islet or incorrectly as Mauve Point.