Don't Pannock, We Got Bannock
- Meals
- Restaurant
- Seasonal — call ahead
- Not confirmed by the operator — check first
Small food stand on Pachidah Road beside the Gordon River trailhead, mapped on OpenStreetMap; hours and season not confirmed online.
West Coast Trail · Stage 6 of 6
Camper Bay to Gordon River
Stage 6 of the West Coast Trail covers 13.1 km from Camper Bay to Gordon River, with 572 m of ascent and 621 m of descent. The highest point is 227 m. Allow about 6.5 hours of walking, plus breaks.
13.1 kmdistance
572 mascent
621 mdescent
~6.5 hwalking time
harddifficulty
227 mhighest point
≈ 2.5 L
≈ 1,410 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
Gordon River (Port Renfrew)
Pacheedaht Campground
- Camping
Pacheedaht First Nation campground at 350 Kalaid Street, about 0.5 km from the Gordon River trailhead, with beachfront, riverside and forest sites (forest unserviced from $49.50 a night in 2026). Open all year; book online up to 90 days ahead.
West Coast Trail Express – Gordon River stop
- Transfer
- Seasonal — call ahead
The daily trail bus (1 May – 30 Sep) leaves Gordon River at 5:15 pm for Victoria (arrives 7:45 pm) and at 9:15 am for Nitinaht and Pachena Bay; Gordon River to Victoria is $60 and Gordon River to Pachena Bay $95 one way in 2026, plus GST. Book ahead.
West Coast Trail Orientation Centre – Gordon River (Parks Canada)
- Other
- Seasonal — call ahead
Parks Canada office at the southern trailhead beside the Gordon River ferry landing, about 2 km from Port Renfrew village. Open daily 9 am – 4 pm in season (1 May – 5 Oct), briefings at 10 am and 2 pm; the last ferry leaves the far bank at 3:30 pm.
Port Renfrew
Hiker Huts (Wild Coast Wilderness Resort)
- Rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Seasonal — call ahead
Small huts with 2 beds, linen and a shared shower at 17268 Parkinson Road in central Port Renfrew, about 2 km by road from the Gordon River trailhead and close to the trail bus stop. Bring a towel.
West Coast Trail Lodge (Wild Renfrew)
- Rooms
- Restaurant
20 renovated suites on Parkinson Road in Port Renfrew, about 2 km by road from the Gordon River trailhead, next to the Renfrew Pub and Coastal Kitchen. Check in at 17293 Parkinson Road.
Wild Renfrew Seaside Cottages
- Rooms
Waterfront cottages, studios and domes on Port San Juan, some with hot tubs, about 2 km by road from the Gordon River trailhead; same booking office as the West Coast Trail Lodge.
Thrasher Cove
Thrasher Cove campsite
- Camping
- Seasonal — call ahead
Designated Parks Canada wilderness campsite at km 70. Sheltered sandy cove with an outhouse, food locker and creek, about 0.5 km off the line down a steep 1 km side trail with ladders. Parks Canada's recommended camp between Gordon River and Camper Bay, and the usual last night on a 7-day hike.
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. West Coast Trail campsites cannot be booked: your Parks Canada overnight reservation covers every designated site, so carry a tent and all your food. Camp above the high-tide line and store food in the metal lockers.
Help and services on this stage
Emergency: call 911 or Parks Canada dispatch 1-877-852-3100. Carry a satellite messenger. Emergency & health guide
Nearest hospital
- Victoria General Hospital – Emergency Department · Victoria · 24/7 emergency
+1 250-727-4212 · Map
On or near the trail
- Shops: Gordon River
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
Walk Camper Bay to Gordon River 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.