4 places · 3 camping, 1 with meals on the Cribs Creek → Walbran Creek section of the West Coast Trail, in Bonilla Point, Carmanah Creek, Walbran Creek. Phone and WhatsApp numbers are listed so you can book ahead.
Designated Parks Canada wilderness campsite at km 48. A smaller, quieter site of fine sand and shaded spots under the trees, with an outhouse, food lockers and a creek with a small waterfall.
Designated Parks Canada wilderness campsite at km 46. Fine sand and forest sites with an outhouse and food lockers; the best camping is on the north side, reached by wading or the cable car. The creek water turns salty near the mouth, so collect it upstream or at low tide.
Long-running beach restaurant between Carmanah Point and Carmanah Creek, about km 45, known for burgers and cold drinks in the trail season. Its opening in 2026 could not be confirmed, so do not plan meals around it.
Designated Parks Canada wilderness campsite at km 53. Sandy gravel and forest sites with an outhouse and food lockers, and a cold swimming hole; can be crowded. Collect water upstream at low tide; arriving from the north you cross by cable car or wade.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "not confirmed by the operator" are on the official trail map, OpenStreetMap or in guides but could not be checked on an official page. The campsites on the West Coast Trail are designated camping areas in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve: free with your overnight permit, first come, first served, with outhouses and, at most sites, metal food lockers, but no shelters, showers or shops. Small driftwood fires are allowed only on the beach below the high-tide line, unless a fire ban is in force.
The West Coast Trail route works offline in Outest, with these places on the map and a trail guide you can ask about water, weather and the next village.