Group Campground
Taylor Arm Provincial Park is a group camping facility located 23 km northwest of Port Alberni on central Vancouver Island along Highway #4. The park comprises six group campsites situated in pleasantly wooded terrain across the highway from Sproat Lake, accessed via trail through a highway underpass. Two day-use areas provide lake access for hiking, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking. The facility is designed specifically for organized group camping rather than individual camping. (via official site)
- trails
- lake access
- day-use areas
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Group Campground’s official website.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Phone reservation fee — for reservations, changes, or cancellations | 5 |
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Know before you go
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- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
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Taylor Arm Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located on the north side of Sproat Lake 23 km northwest of Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. Situated along Highway 4, the 71-hectare park has few services but provides group camping sites, undeveloped beaches, and day-use areas. The group camping site has pit toilets and a hand pump water supply, and is connected to the
provincial park on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada
provincial park on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada
Gracie Lake is a lake located on Vancouver Island north west of the north end of Nahmint Lake.
mountain in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Grim Cat Farm
- Tseshaht Market
⛽ Fuel
- Western Nations
🍽️ Food & drink
- Dellas Café
- Drinkwaters Social House
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Pickleball
🏧 ATM & bank
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Good to know
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How do I make a reservation at Taylor Arm Park?
Reservations can be made online at camping.bcparks.ca or by calling 1-800-689-9025 (toll-free in Canada/US) between 7 am and 7 pm Pacific Time. Reservations can be made up to four months in advance. A $5 fee applies for phone-based reservations, changes, or cancellations.
What are the check-in and checkout times?
Check-in begins at 1:00 pm. Checkout is before 11:00 am. Gates close at 11:00 pm.
Are pets allowed at Taylor Arm Park?
Yes, leashed pets are permitted.
What activities are available at the park?
The park offers hiking on designated trails, swimming in Sproat Lake, canoeing and kayaking (with Camp 10 recommended for watercraft access), provincial/federal-licensed fishing, and cycling on roadways. E-bikes are restricted to park roads only.
What type of camping does Taylor Arm Park offer?
Taylor Arm Park provides group camping facilities only, not individual camping. There are six group campsites available, all of which require advance reservation.
How much does it cost to camp at Group Campground?
Group Campground charges a camping fee.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Group Campground?
At Group Campground, check-in is from 13:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
How many pitches does Group Campground have?
Group Campground has around 6 pitches.
What languages are spoken at Group Campground?
Staff at Group Campground speak English.
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