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Porteau Cove

About the Park

Only 45 minute drive north of Vancouver, enjoy the experience of ocean front camping at Porteau Cove. The day-use area offers picnic sites in a grassy area along the shore with gorgeous views of Howe Sound and Anvil Island. Porteau Cove is also accessible by water; a mooring float (with no shore access) is located at the south end of the park. Porteau Cove is a popular area for stargazing and scuba diving, with a man-made reef and 2 sunken vessels. Ice, firewood and concessionary items are available for sale at the gatehouse. Two beautiful, beachfront log cabins are available for rent. These fully furnished units sleep 4 and include a deck with BBQ, television and a kitchenette.
To make a reservation visit: seatoskyparks.com/accommodation.

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Contact

Sea to Sky Park Services
Phone: 604-986-9371
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.seatoskyparks.com
For the most up-to-date park information and advisories: https://bcparks.ca/porteau-cove-park/

 

Rates

Overnight use of dock facilities – $2/metre
Overnight use of mooring buoy – $12/vessel
Frontcountry camping – $35/party/night
Walk/cycle-in frontcountry camping – $20/party/night
Winter frontcountry camping – $16/party/night
Sani-station – $5/discharge

Facilities

44 electrified campsites, 16 walk-in sites (without power), shower/flush washroom building and sani-station (limited during the winter), day-use area and 2 boat launches. This park is 100% reservable through camping.bcparks.ca.

Location

38 km north of Vancouver on Hwy 99.

Size

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


  • Vehicle accessible camping facilities

  • Wilderness / backcountry / walk-in camping

  • Picnic sites

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Toilets

  • Showers

  • Sani-station / dump facilities

  • Campfires allowed

  • Interpretive programs

  • Boat Launch

  • Anchorage

  • Pets must be on leash

  • Electricity

Park Activities


  • Swimming

  • Scuba Diving / Snorkeling

  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Windsurfing

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling

  • Winter Recreation
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