Descanso Bay Regional Park

Camping Fees

Daily Rates - High Season (May 1 - September 30)

• Reservations recommended
• Reserved Sites: $20.00 per night (includes $3.00 non-refundable reservation fee) + tax
• Unreserved sites: $17.00 per night + tax
• Extra vehicle: $8.50 per night + tax

Daily Rates - Low Season (October 1 - April 30)

• Reserved Sites: $13.00 per night (includes $3.00 non-refundable reservation fee) + tax
• Unreserved sites: $10.00 per night + tax
• Extra vehicle: $5.00 per night + tax

Non-profit youth group camping bookings

Please call 250-247-8255 for availability.

Please note:

• Site Occupancy - maximum 4 adults (18 years and over) per site (8 people total). Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Vehicle Parking - maximum 1 vehicle per site. For example one vehicle with a trailer/RV or 1 vehicle with 2 tents.

Campground Rules

• Reservations guarantee a campsite but, best efforts aside, not necessarily your choice of campsite.
• Dogs must be on leash including at campsites. Please pick up after your dog; deposit doggie-do bags into garbage dumpster.
• Quiet time is enforced from 10 pm to 7 am. Generator run times are restricted to mid-day. At no time are disturbances accepted.
• Alcohol is restricted to campsites; disruptive behaviour is not tolerated.
• Campfires are permitted in campsite fire rings only. Please do not leave fires unattended, and do not cut or remove any underbrush, branches, shrubs or trees for use in a fire or for roasting food. Firewood may be purchased at the park. Please check here to see if a campfire ban is in place.
• Potable water is available throughout the park. Please do not wash at the water taps, leave taps running or waste water. NB: the sodium levels in the park water are higher than those recommended in the Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines for persons on a severely sodium-restricted diet. For the average person, sodium levels are well within acceptable limits.
• Park flora and fauna are protected. Please leave the trees, plants, flowers, sea weed and shells as they are: they are not surplus but each performing an important role in the park's ecosystem.

Guided Kayak Tours and Kids Kayaking Camp - 2018

Kids camps are for all ages/abilities ($30/session). Guided Tours are family friendly, informative and fun ($60/session)! All equipment is provided.

• No experience necessary! Guides will teach you all you need to know.
• Click here to register
• Daily drop-ins ok, including for kids camps (space permitting). Must arrive 15 minutes in advance to register.
• Cancelled if wind is +20 knots. To confirm if programs are on: 250- 247-8939; text 250-714-9878

Park Use Regulation

Descanso Bay 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 the Park Use Permit Application Form.