Shelter Bay (BCMT)

British Columbia

Shelter Bay (BCMT)

British Columbia

At a glance

CampgroundBackcountry

About this campsite

Protected white sand, mud beach accessible at all tides. Kelp. Camp on beach at most tides or in ~6 cleared sites in forested upland at E end of beach. Water at seasonal creek in NE. Some commercial use. Trail E to First Nations site.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Backcountry

Location

Shelter Bay (BCMT)•BC

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Common questions about Shelter Bay (BCMT)

What facilities does Shelter Bay (BCMT) have?

Shelter 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 Shelter Bay (BCMT) online?

We hold no online booking link for Shelter 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 Shelter Bay (BCMT)?

Shelter 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 Shelter Bay (BCMT)

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

Nearby Campsites

within 50km

9.7 km away

Kent Island (BCMT)

Low gradient sand, gravel, boulder beach protected at all tides. End of the lagoon muddy. Day use. Undeveloped. Sheltered. Camp at top of beach between bushes, above all but highest tides. Level pebble, gravel. Other sites to N have worse landings.

9.9 km away

Kent Island 2 (BCMT)

Day use. Small stream crosses SW part of beach. Directly to NE of stream,10 m path leads to tent flat behind big cedar. May need brushing. Alternate camp on protected beach. Additional upland potential sites could be brushed.

10.0 km away

Kent Island 3 (BCMT)

Day use. Sheltered, undeveloped. Little beach above high tide. Not a good site, but useful shelter if crossing QC Strait. Might instead be 50Deg 54.063'N 127Deg 32.094'W.

10.8 km away

Skull Cove BC Marine Trail Campsite

Easy, well protected sand, gravel beach. Deep sucking mud at low tide or use stairway access 130 m away to reach cliff top research camp area, cabins.

12.4 km away

Miles Inlet BC Marine Trail Campsite

Sheltered, undeveloped. Small campsite at S end of first lagoon to S. on uneven grass. Tidal clearance unknown. Vague reports of better sites on lakes, reached by paddling up creeks, but likely refer to salt lagoons.