Cockatrice Bay (BCMT)

British Columbia

British Columbia

At a glance

CampgroundBackcountry

About this campsite

Rough shallow beach with boulders. Sheltered except from W. Sheltered, undeveloped. Camp in trees. One good site to N of creek. Others possible with brushing. Little beach at high water. Water at creek. Wreck.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Backcountry

Location

Cockatrice Bay (BCMT)•BC

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Common questions about Cockatrice Bay (BCMT)

What facilities does Cockatrice Bay (BCMT) have?

Cockatrice 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 Cockatrice Bay (BCMT) online?

We hold no online booking link for Cockatrice Bay (BCMT), so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Cockatrice Bay (BCMT)?

Cockatrice 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 Cockatrice Bay (BCMT)

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

Nearby Campsites

within 50km

2.0 km away

Dobbin Bay (BCMT)

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.

5.6 km away

Booker Lagoon (BCMT)

Approach at NW side, NE end. Rock shelf, no beach. Tidal rapid at lagoon entrance, max current 8 kn. Grassy saddle in mid islet with firs at either end. Well protected. Swimming from landing ledges.

7.4 km away

Polkinhorne Islands (BCMT)

Protected clam / mud beach with rock outcrop. Approach isthmus from S or from N. N has shorter carry. Good foreshore site possible at Neaps, 2 established upland tent sites. 1 marginal in forest, 1 excellent on grass, facing cove to S of landing site.

8.2 km away

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.

10.5 km away

Atkinson South Islet (BCMT)

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.