Camping at Descanso Bay Regional Park
Reservations are open and can be made up to 4 months in advance.
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. Reservable campsites are available year-round at this park.
CAMPSITE RESERVATIONS
Making a Campsite Reservation
- For more information please contact the park operator at 250-247-8255 or descansobay [at] rlcparks.ca.
- Reservations for campsites at Descanso Bay Regional Park can be made up to four (4) months in advance. 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.
- Reservation Fee (non-refundable) - $6 per campsite, per night, to a maximum of $18, plus tax.
- A maximum of five (5) sites may be booked with one reservation.
- Statutory Holiday Weekends - A minimum 3-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 2-night stay if booking a Saturday in July and August.
- Camping fees include parking for one vehicle. An additional vehicle may be parked on site for an additional fee of $11.50 per night.
- Please review the campground rules prior to making a reservation.
- Make an on-line campsite reservation now.
Payment
Full payment is required at the time you make your reservation or change an existing reservation. All reservations must be paid with a credit card.
Campsite Fees
High Season: April 1 - September 30
Small sites (bike in) - $20 per night, plus tax
Large sites (vehicles accessible) - $23 per night, plus tax
Reservation fee (non-refundable) - $6 per campsite, per night, to a maximum of $18, plus tax
Extra vehicles - $11.50 per night, plus tax
A minimum 3-night stay is required on statutory holiday weekends.
A minimum 2-night stay is required if booking a Saturday in July and August.
Low Season: October 1 - March 31
All sites - $10 per night, plus tax
Reservation fee (non-refundable) - $3 per campsite, per night, to a maximum of $9, plus tax
Extra vehicles - $5 per night, plus tax
Reservation Charges
- Campsite reservation changes can be made by email at descansobay [at] rlcparks.ca. Changes are not accepted online or by telephone.
- There is a non-refundable transaction fee of $10 for each reservation change.
- Date changes need to be made at least seven (7) days prior to your arrival date.
- After a date change has been made, the reservation can no longer be cancelled.
- All date-change requests are dependent on availability.
Cancellations / Refunds
- Cancellations can be made by email at descansobay [at] rlcparks.ca or online if you registered for an account at the time of booking.
- Bookings cancelled within a week (7) days of scheduled arrival date: no refund.
- Bookings cancelled more than a week ahead of scheduled arrival receive a full refund minus reservation fee.
- Refunds are not given for an eviction, vacating your campsite early, or inclement weather.
Late Arrival
Check-in time: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. Check-out time: before 11 a.m.
Please call 250-247-8255 if you need to check in late. If you do not show up on the day of your reservation or provide notice of your late arrival, your site will be held until 11:00 a.m. the following morning. After that time your reservation is forfeit.
