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Cowichan River Provincial Park

BC Parks inside Cowichan River Park
Cowichan River Park · British Columbia

what to expect

If it’s outdoor recreation you’re after, Cowichan River Park on southern Vancouver Island is the place to go. Whether you want to go swimming, canoeing, white-water kayaking, camping, fishing, hiking, or just want to take it easy in the sun, you’re bound to find something to do in this “recreation corridor” south of Duncan.

Description: BC Parks

the basics

Hookups & power
Full hookupsWater hookupSewer hookupDump station
At the campground
Drinking waterPicnic tables
Recreation
Swimming pool
Access & policies
Pets allowed

find more: campgrounds with pet-friendly sites near here →

Drive from Vancouver
77 km
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the campsites

RV sites
50
Tent sites
25
Longest site
32 ft
Toilets
flush toilets

things to do here

Activities you can do at Cowichan River Provincial Park.

HikingSwimmingFishingCanoeing & kayakingCyclingWildlife viewingHorseback riding

things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

Plus 4 user-tagged viewpoints on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

Cowichan River Provincial Park plus 2 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.
Full Prohibition in effect
Open fires and campfires were prohibited for this area (Coastal area) as of Jul 27, 2026. Fire status changes fast — confirm the current restriction on the official bulletin before you travel. Official fire bulletin →
Road closure reported ~7.4 km away
DriveBC reports on Other Roads (as of 2026-07-15): Construction work. Starting Mon Apr 13 until Thu Oct 1. Road closure. Detour in effect. Detour via Trans-Canada highway. Next update time Thu Oct 1 at 8:00 AM PDT. This may or may not affect your route in — check DriveBC before you drive out. DriveBC live map →
When you can reserve
Reservable through BC Parks. Sites open on a rolling 3-month window — book up to 3 months before arrival, with new dates released daily at 7am PT. BC Parks reservation details →

other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 1 user-tagged dispersed site on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-07-28. Sources: Camis reservation system + Google Places. Neighbourhood joins 10 named anchors.