Descanso Bay Regional Park
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Descanso Bay Regional Park Descanso Bay Regional Park
Reservations and Information:
(250) 247-8255 - Open Year Round

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Camp by the sea at Descanso Bay Regional Park on scenic Gabriola Island. Descanso Bay Regional Park is located at 595 Taylor Bay Road, only a short distance from the ferry terminal. The Regional Park offers 32 camping sites on a beautiful 40-acre oceanfront property. Two oyster bays provide many delights for kayakers and other boaters as well as picnickers, campers and hikers. The Regional Park is also adjacent to the 113 acre Cox Community Park which has a network of trails through a well established forest setting.

Camping Fees

High Season (mid-May to mid-September)
  • All sites: $17.00 per night
  • Extra vehicle: $8.50 per night
  • Extra vehicle consecutive-day stay pass: $55.00.
Off-season (mid-September to mid-May)
  • All sites: $10 per night
  • Extra vehicle: $5 per night
Non-profit youth group camping rate: $2.50 per head per night

Park Use Regulation

Horne Lake Regional Park is governed by RDN Park Use Regulation Bylaws 1399 and 1399.01. Click here to view and print a copy of the Bylaws.

Park Use Permits
A permit is required for special use of a Regional District of Nanaimo Park. Special uses include but are not limited to events, commercial recreation, filming and research. Click here to view and print a Park Use Permit application form.

For additional information on Gabriola Island please click on the link www.gabriolaisland.org


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