Barsby Lake Camp Site

Facilities & details

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Know before you go

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• This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.

Location

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Nearby cities & towns

Towns and cities closest to Barsby Lake Camp Site — browse campsites near each.

• Harewood, CA · 11 km
• Nanaimo, CA · 12 km
• North Cowichan, CA · 39 km
• Duncan, CA · 44 km
• Port Alberni, CA · 56 km

What’s nearby

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🏞️ Attractions

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Nanaimo River Canyon Community ParkParks & play7.9 km · ~14 min driveDirections ↗

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A-Frame BeachBeaches & swimming8.2 km · ~17 min driveDirections ↗

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Twilight Way Community ParkParks & play11.6 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗

The AbyssAttractions17.2 km · ~24 min driveDirections ↗

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Granny FallsWaterfalls19.2 km · ~27 min driveDirections ↗

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Mount Benson Regional ParkParks & play

Mount Benson (Halkomelem: Tatch-to-lan, Taitookton; Chinook jargon: Wakesiah) is a mountain located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia located 9 km (5.6 mi) west of Nanaimo. At one time, there was road access to the peak as there was a fire lookout at the summit. Today, the road is closed to vehicles but the mountain has become popular with local hikers as it has great views of the Strait of Ge

22 km · ~61 min driveDirections ↗

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Buffalo Hump (1,016 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in British Columbia, Canada

23.6 km · ~92 min driveDirections ↗

Mount Benson (1,019 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in British Columbia, Canada

24.3 km · ~74 min driveDirections ↗

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Second BeachBeaches & swimming25.2 km · ~37 min driveDirections ↗

Ammonite FallsWaterfalls

waterfalls in Nanaimo, BC

32.1 km · ~55 min driveDirections ↗

Weather

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Good to know

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