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Plumper Cove Marine

About the Park

Paddle, power or sail to Plumper Cove Marine Park and enjoy one of the most beautiful settings in the region. Water taxi service is available from Gibsons. Docking is available for boats up to 13 metres. The park includes a day-use area with large lawn, picnic sites, ocean view, and room for activities. Firewood is available for sale. There are no garbage facilities in the park, so always pack out what you pack in.

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Gibsons, CA
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Contact

For the most up-to-date park information and advisories: https://bcparks.ca/plumper-cove-marine-park/

Rates

Overnight use of dock facilities – $2/metre
Overnight use of mooring buoy – $12/vessel
Group picnicking – $50/group site/day
Walk/cycle-in frontcountry camping – $16/party/night

Facilities

20 walk-in campsites, docking facilities and 8 mooring buoys are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Location

Boat access only. Plumper Cover is located on the west shore of Keats Island, across from Gibsons.

Size

66 ha.
Available amenities & activities at this park
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Park Amenities


  • Wilderness / backcountry / walk-in camping

  • Picnic sites

  • Pit Toilets

  • Campfires allowed

  • Anchorage

  • Pets must be on leash

Park Activities


  • Swimming

  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling

  • Winter Recreation
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