Payzant Creek campsite (km 40)
- Camping
BC Parks forest campsite at km 40 with about 12 tent pads on two spur trails, a pit toilet, bear cache and water from the creek east of camp. No beach access and no campfires; it is 7 km to Botanical Beach.
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail · Stage 4 of 4
Little Kuitshe Creek to Botanical Beach
Stage 4 of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail covers 11.9 km from Little Kuitshe Creek to Botanical Beach, with 395 m of ascent and 352 m of descent. The highest point is 91 m. Allow about 5 hours of walking, plus breaks.
11.9 kmdistance
395 mascent
352 mdescent
~5 hwalking time
moderatedifficulty
91 mhighest point
≈ 2 L
≈ 1,120 kcal
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Where to sleep and eat on this stage
Payzant Creek
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "not confirmed by the operator" are listed on OpenStreetMap or in guides but could not be checked on an official page. The trail campsites cannot be booked: buy a BC Parks backcountry camping permit for every night and take any free spot above the high-tide line or on the tent pads. Check the BC Parks advisories and the tide table before you set off.
Help and services on this stage
Emergency: call 911. Carry a PLB or satellite messenger. Emergency & health guide
Nearest hospital
- Victoria General Hospital – Emergency Department · Victoria · 24/7 emergency
+1 250-727-4212 · Map - Cowichan District Hospital – Emergency Department · Duncan · 24/7 emergency
+1 250-737-2030 · Map
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
Walk Little Kuitshe Creek to Botanical Beach with Outest
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.