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Ruckle – Salt Spring Island

About the Park

With its seven kilometres of shoreline, rocky headlands, and tiny coves and bays, Ruckle Park provides hours or even days of enjoyable exploration. Forest, field, and shore habitats make it one of the most productive wildlife viewing areas on Salt Spring. 


Watch for sea lions and killer whales out at sea, as well as mink and river otters cavorting along the shoreline. Tidal pools are filled with a brightly coloured mix of crab, mussel, limpet, oyster, sculpin, starfish, and more.

The Ruckle family farm is the longest running farm currently operating in the Gulf islands. There are extensive hiking trails, beachcombing and heritage farm buildings to explore. An excellent wildlife viewing area. Firewood is available for sale.

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Salt Spring Island, CA
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Contact

RLC Park Services
Phone: 250-474-1336
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.rlcparks.c

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

 

Rates

Frontcountry camping – $20/party/night
Group camping base fee – $20/group site/night
Winter frontcountry camping – $11/party/night

Facilities

78 walk-in campsites, 8 RV sites (no hook-ups), 3 reservable group sites, day-use area.

Location

12 km from Fulford harbour at the end of Beaver Pt. Rd. on Salt Spring Island.

Size

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


  • Vehicle accessible camping facilities

  • Wilderness / backcountry / walk-in camping

  • Group campsites

  • Picnic sites

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Pit Toilets

  • Campfires allowed

  • Pets must be on leash

Park Activities


  • Scuba Diving / Snorkeling

  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Windsurfing

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling

  • Wildlife Viewing
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