Descanso Bay Regional Park on Gabriola Island is located a short distance from the ferry terminal and is an ideal location for discovering all Gabriola has to offer. This 40-acre oceanfront park has a family-friendly campground that offers private, un-serviced, wooded sites and is easily accessible by vehicle, foot, bike, or kayak. Wander or bike along an established network of trails through the majestic forest setting of Cox Community Park located next door and explore the unique sandstone ocean shoreline in your own kayak or rent one at the park.
Descanso Bay
Gabriola
- Location
- Descanso Bay Regional Park, Taylor Bay Rd, Gabriola, BC, Canada
- Available
- Camping · Day use
- For more information please contact the park operator at 250-248-0500 or descansobay@rlcparks.ca .
- Reservations for campsites at Descanso Bay Regional Park can be made up to four (4) months in advance, from April 1 to October 15. Reservations are recommended during the high season as there are limited drop-in sites available for first-come, first-served guests. The maximum stay is fourteen (14) nights.
- A maximum of five (5) sites may be booked with one reservation.
- Statutory Holiday Weekends - A minimum three-night stay is required. (When the holiday falls: on a Friday - the minimum stay is Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; on a Monday - the minimum stay is Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights; on any other day - no minimum stay applies.)
- Minimum two-night stay if booking a Saturday in July and August.
- Please review the campground rules prior to making a reservation.
- Make an online campsite reservation now .
Making a Campsite Reservation
For camping information, pricing and reservations, follow the link: Camping at Descanso Bay | RDN