Rum Island

British Columbia

Rum Island

British Columbia

At a glance

CampgroundBackcountry

About this campsite

3 tent pads 150 m above beach. 2 pit toilets. Hammock opportunities. Fee charged May - Sept. No fires, including below high tide mark. Possible overflow site on tombolo.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Backcountry

Location

Rum Island•BC

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Common questions about Rum Island

Is Rum Island free to camp at?

Yes. Rum Island 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. Free camps fill up fastest in school holidays, so have a fallback in mind.

What facilities does Rum Island have?

Rum Island 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 Rum Island online?

We hold no online booking link for Rum Island, 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 Rum Island?

Rum Island 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 Rum Island

Facilities recorded for Rum Island
Facility	On site
Backcountry	Yes

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