Location
The Campground at Elk Falls Provincial Park is located 3 km north of Campbell River . Take Hwy 28 toward Gold River . The Elk Falls day-use areas are located 3 km west of the campground off Hwy 28.  

Outdoor Activities
A thundering waterfall and some of the finest year-round salmon fishing in Canada are just two of the reasons Elk Falls is one of the most popular provincial parks on Vancouver Island . Add to that the extensive network of forest trails, the nearby Quinsam salmon hatchery and, in the fall, the sight of spawning salmon in the Quinsam and Campbell Rivers, and it's easy to see why this provincial park is considered the best campground accommodations in the "Salmon Capital of the World". After a morning fishing, pack a picnic lunch and take a cool stroll to the Elk Falls day-use area. Just 3 km from the campground, this picnic area contains easy walking trails and the plunging 25-meter waterfall that gives this park its name. Hiking trails also lead to other areas in the park, which is home to the only significant stand of old-growth Douglas fir north of MacMillan Provincial Park. The large campground at Elk Falls Provincial Park provides a convenient base camp for day tripping. Gold River , destinations in the Sayward Forest , Kelsey Bay , Rock Bay , and the parks of Quadra and Cortes Islands are within easy reach. An extensive 6 km trail system offers a variety of hiking opportunities within Elk Falls Provincial Park . In the day-use area there is a short trail to the magnificent old growth Douglas fir forest. Another system of trails will take you to Elk, Moose and Deer Falls , found along this portion of the Campbell River . Detailed trail maps are located at the day-use areas and in the campground.
For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.

Picnicking
This park has a day-use area (first come,first serve) located 3 km west of the campground off Hwy 28. The area has 2 parking lots - one adjacent to a viewpoint and the other with picnic tables, pit toilets, and an information shelter. Trails link the parking lots. This area also offers opportunities for picnicking on the rocks near the river.

Camping
This park offers 122 vehicle accessible campsites. Approximately 25 of these sites border the Quinsam River ; the rest are set in a second-growth forest. The Quinsam Campground entrance is located on the west side of the Quinsam Bridge . Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available.  Pit toilets are located throughout the campground and day-use area. Flush toilets are located at the sani-station in the campground which is avialable for use between April 15 and October 15.

Prices and Seasons
The prices for camping are seasonally adjusted to the provision of services. During the peak season camping fees are $16.00 per night and there is a second vehicle charge of $8.00.  Additional sleeping units are permitted in an occupied campsite but there is a camping fee charge of $16.00. Winter season is October 1 to May 1, or until full services are resumed, rates are $10.00 for everyone. Shoulder season is May 1 to June 15 and after Labour Day to September 30 where the rate is $16.00 and seniors pay $8.00 per night.  Peak season is June 16 to Labour Day where the rate is $16.00 and seniors pay $16.00 per night. Second vehicle charges are $8.00 per night with a campsite. BC seniors over 65 must provide a BC gold card to pay half price prior to June 15th and after Labour Day. During the peak season seniors pay full price.  

Reservations
To make a reservation in the campground please contact Discover Camping or by calling toll free at 1-800-689-9025.

Rules and Regulations
To see the complete list of opportunities and regulations for this park please see the BC Parks Parkfinder

For the general rules and regulations for all Provincial parks please see
BC Parks General information.