Rough Islets (BCMT)

British Columbia

Rough Islets (BCMT)

British Columbia

At a glance

CampgroundBackcountry

About this campsite

S landing in semi-enclosed cove has mostly boulder shores. E or W on cobble, small rocks. Trails on peninsula through salal to sites. 4 large wooden tent pads. Grassy areas appear damp. Pole kitchen, picnic table, fire pit. Trail to Maggy Point.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Backcountry

Location

Rough Islets (BCMT)•BC

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Common questions about Rough Islets (BCMT)

Is Rough Islets (BCMT) free to camp at?

Yes. Rough Islets (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 Rough Islets (BCMT) have?

Rough Islets (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 Rough Islets (BCMT) online?

We hold no online booking link for Rough Islets (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 Rough Islets (BCMT)?

Rough Islets (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 Rough Islets (BCMT)

Facilities recorded for Rough Islets (BCMT)
Facility	On site
Backcountry	Yes

Nearby Campsites

within 50km

100m away

Maggy Point (BCMT)

Pebble, gravel beach, with cobbles, boulders at sides. Moderate gradient. Protected from N, E, SE. Currents to 3 kn in Swanson Passage. Campsite primary. 5 wooden tent pads in upland forest. Pole shed kitchen shelter. Fire pit. Trail to Rough Islets site.

1.6 km away

Lesser Berry Island (BCMT)

Protected beach at high water, mixed rocks at low water, very low tides impractical. Passage between Leone and Berry Islands dries. Undeveloped level upland sites. Rustic benches. Also possible sites with toilet on Leone Island, opposite, but not checked.

2.2 km away

Leone Island south (BCMT)

Low gradient clam bed with bedrock outcrops. Dispersed site secondary. S side has camping on open headland between S end of Leone I, islets.. Pit toilet reported on NW side - area not checked.

2.2 km away

Leone Island East (BCMT)

Protected pebble beach of moderate gradient. E aspect. Dispersed site secondary. Level upland forest sites.but deadfall makes access awkward. Tent sites could be readily brushed out.

2.2 km away

Flower Island (BCMT)

Sheltered gravel beach with scattered angular rocks at low water. Forested sites at E tip, view of water. Attractive. Orca Lodge in nearby cove on Swanson Is. Short trail offers views in all directions. Site could be removed if not kept clean.