About the Park
The park offers more than 115 km of scenic ocean frontage, including about 30 km of spectacular remote beaches. There are wolves and bears throughout Cape Scott and visitors should be well prepared for wildlife encounters and changing weather. Day hikers can explore San Josef Bay, an easy 3 km one way hike from the main parking lot trailhead. More adventurous hikers can take the 18 km one way trek up to Nels Bight: a great base camp location to explore Experiment Bight, Guise Bay and the Cape Scott Lighthouse. Or try the challenging North Coast Trail, a 58 km one way hike, which takes you along the spectacular northern coast of Vancouver Island. Please visit https://capescottpark.com for more information and to try a virtual hike.
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Contact
For the most up-to-date park information and advisories:https://bcparks.ca/cape-scott-park/
Rates
Backcountry camping – $10/adult/night
Backcountry camping – $5/child/night
Facilities
Designated campsites include tent pads, food caches, and pit toilets at Eric Lake and Fisherman’s Creek, with limited toilet and food cache facilities available at locations along theNorth Coast Trail (Skinner Creek, Nahwitti River, Cape Sutil, Irony Creek/Shuttleworth Bight, Laura Creek, and Nissen Bight), Cape Scott Trail (Nels Bight and Guise Bay), and San Josef Bay (mouldering and UDT toilets and food caches), Wilderness camping is allowed on all beaches throughout the park.
Location
Hike-in only, located at the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island. The trailhead is located 64 km west of Port Hardy via public highways and private, active logging roads.
Size
22,294 ha.Park Amenities
Wilderness / backcountry / walk-in camping
Wheelchair accessible
Toilets
Campfires allowed
Boat Launch
Pets must be on leash
Park Activities
Swimming
Canoeing / kayaking
Fishing
Wildlife Viewing
Hunting
Winter Recreation
