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Schoen Lake

About the Park

Schoen Lake, one of the most beautiful parks on Vancouver Island, has countless opportunities for wilderness hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing and swimming. This park is operated by Namgis First Nation.

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Sayward, CA
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Contact

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

Rates

Frontcountry camping – $11/party/night

Facilities

9 vehicle accessible campsites.

Limited parking available for day-use visitors.

Location

140 km north of Campbell River. Access to the camping area is via the gravel Davie Road, approximately 12km off Hwy 19, past Sayward. The Nisnak Meadows area at the east end of the park can be reached via the upper Adam Road. Both roads can be rough and logging vehicles are common. The closest communities are Woss, Port McNeill and Sayward.

Size

8,430 ha.
Available amenities & activities at this park
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Park Amenities


  • Vehicle accessible camping facilities

  • Wilderness / backcountry / walk-in camping

  • Picnic sites

  • Toilets

  • Campfires allowed

  • Boat Launch

  • Pets must be on leash

Park Activities


  • Swimming

  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling

  • Hunting
Directions & Gallery

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