 Location
One of the more spectacular parks on Vancouver Island, Little Qualicum Falls offers majestic old-growth and second growth forests between the waterfalls of the Little Qualicum River and the entire southern shore of Cameron Lake. It provides an excellent base camp for exploring Cathedral Grove at Macmillan Provincial Park as well as opportunities to enjoy the Little Qualicum River. Outdoor Activities The park contains 6 km of walking trails which take you from the campground and the Little Qualicum Falls Day-use area along the Little Qualicum River. There is also a small loop departing from the covered Picnic Shelter for those who are only interested in the upper and lower falls. It takes less walking time and still has great views of the cascading falls and gorge. Swimming is also allowed at the park but it must be 75 meters or more above the middle falls bridge. Picnicking There is a covered picnic shelter in the day-use area. It is a non-reservable shelter and it has a large capacity. There are no campfires allowed in the day-use area but visitors are welcome to bring their own propane barbeques or briquette hibachis. Remember to remove all personal garbage and refuse from the park when finished using the facilities, in order to preserve the natural beauty of the park and protect the wildlife. Parking There is a cost of $1.00 per hour or $3.00 for an entire day to park anywhere within the parking lots. Camping There is a 95 site non-serviced campground complete with forested sites, drinking water, flush toilets and an adventure playground. There is an upper and a lower campground which provide a range of non-serviced site conditions including open sunny sites, forested sites and riverside sites. This is a reservable campground although there are always sites kept for people with no reservation. These sites are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Prices The prices for camping are seasonally adjusted to the provision of services . During the peak season camping fees are $21.00 per night and there is a second vehicle charge of $10.50 . Additional sleeping units are permitted in an occupied campsite but there is a camping fee charge of $21.00. 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 $21.00 and seniors pay $10.50 per night. Peak season is June 16 to Labour Day where the rate is $21.00 and seniors pay $21.00 per night. Second vehicle charges are $10.50 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.
Parking is $1.00 Hour or $3.00 a day in the day use lots. Reservations To make a reservation please contact Discover Camping (www.discovercamping.ca) or phone them toll free at 1-800-689-9025. Circle Tour Park This is a circle tour stop. For more information about this Circle Tour contact Discover Camping, or email RLC Enterprize at
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. Fires Campfires are allowed in designated fire rings provided that a fire ban is not in effect. Firewood is provided to visitors and the cost is $7.00 per bundle or $18.00 for 3 bundles. It is illegal to burn wood or material from the forest because it is destructive and damages the protected ecosystems within the park. Nearby Parks Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park , Englishman River Falls Provincial Park , Spider Lake Provincial Park , Rosewall Creek Provincial Park and Cathedral Grove at Macmillan Provincial Park , Sproat Lake Provincial Park 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. Cameron Lake Day-Use Areas Location
Cameron Lake park is located 23 km west of Parksville on Highway #4. Beaufort park is located 25 km west of Parksville on Highway #4. This places them both 5 to 10 minutes west of Little Qualicum on highway#4 Outdoor Activities
Cameron Lake Provincial Park and Beaufort Provincial Park provide sandy beaches on the shores of refreshing Cameron Lake . The parks contain toilets, picnic tables and lakeside walking trails. The lake is popular with windsurfers due to a windfunnel created by the surrounding mountains. Cameron Lake is also ideal for canoeing, swimming, freshwater scuba diving and fishing. The lake contains brown trout and all anglers must have an appropriate fishing license.
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