2 places · 2 camping on the Pachena Bay → Michigan Creek section of the West Coast Trail, in Darling River, Michigan Creek. Phone and WhatsApp numbers are listed so you can book ahead.
Designated Parks Canada wilderness campsite at km 14. 1.8 km beyond Michigan Creek: a sandy beach with an outhouse, a food locker and plenty of driftwood; the main site is on the south side of the river. The usual alternative first night.
Designated Parks Canada wilderness campsite at km 12. Beach and forest sites at the creek mouth, with an outhouse, a metal food locker and creek water (treat it); a common first night. Little space above high tide, so pitch above the tide line. No booking: your overnight permit covers all designated sites.
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.