Owl Island South (BCMT)

British Columbia

British Columbia

At a glance

CampgroundBackcountry

About this campsite

Cobble; Sand at low water. Dispersed site secondary. Sheltered, undeveloped. Large clear upland area. S aspect. Not much view.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Backcountry

Location

Owl Island South (BCMT)•BC

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Common questions about Owl Island South (BCMT)

Is Owl Island South (BCMT) free to camp at?

Yes. Owl Island South (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 Owl Island South (BCMT) have?

Owl Island South (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 Owl Island South (BCMT) online?

We hold no online booking link for Owl Island South (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 Owl Island South (BCMT)?

Owl Island South (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 Owl Island South (BCMT)

Facilities recorded for Owl Island South (BCMT)
Facility	On site
Backcountry	Yes

Nearby Campsites

within 50km

700m away

Cedar Island (BCMT)

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White Cliff Islets (BCMT)

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Crease Island north (BCMT)

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Sedge Islands (BCMT)

Low gradient mud, mixed rocks beach. Alternative W side bay. Protected from SW. Upland gloomy, damp site with 2 cleared tent pads in salal. W side bay has strip of grassy sand between beach, forest, but might floods at Springs.

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Maggy Point (BCMT)

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