Atkinson South Islet (BCMT)

British Columbia

Atkinson South Islet (BCMT)

British Columbia

At a glance

CampgroundBackcountry

About this campsite

Cobble rock, boulder landing. Strong currents. Channel may dry at low water. Channel to S blocked by logs, stumps. Safest land approach over rough terrain from E. Marginal site in salal. Rough site. Supplies at Sullivan Bay to E.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Backcountry

Location

Atkinson South Islet (BCMT)•BC

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Weather Forecast

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MON🌧️

17° / 12°

💧 99%

TODAY🌦️

18° / 12°

💧 35%

WED☁️

18° / 11°

💧 8%

THU🌦️

17° / 10°

💧 51%

FRI🌦️

13° / 9°

💧 65%

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within 50km

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Cockatrice Bay (BCMT)

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Polkinhorne Islands (BCMT)

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11.8 km away

Dobbin Bay (BCMT)

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Booker Lagoon (BCMT)

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