Upper Gravel Bar Campsite
Strathcona Park, designated in 1911, is the oldest park in British Columbia. Located almost in the centre of Vancouver Island, Strathcona Park is a rugged mo... (via site)
Key facts
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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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🏞️ Attractions
Volcano Lake, formerly called Crater Lake, is a lake on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, located just south of Puzzle Mountain and west of Elkhorn Mountain on west side of Strathcona Provincial Park. The name is a misnomer – the lake is the result of glaciation.
Elkhorn Mountain is a mountain located in the Elk River Mountains of the Vancouver Island Ranges of British Columbia, Canada. At 2,194 m (7,198 ft), it is the second highest peak on Vancouver Island, second only to the nearby Golden Hinde which lies 15 km (9 mi) to the south. The mountain is located in the 2,500 km² Strathcona Provincial Park, 24 km (15 mi) east of Gold River.
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🛒 Amenities & services
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
Weather
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Good to know
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Do I need to book ahead for Upper Gravel Bar Campsite?
No — it's first-come, first-served.
When is Upper Gravel Bar Campsite open?
Upper Gravel Bar Campsite is open year-round.
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