Buttle Lake Campground - Strathcona Provincial Park
The spot
About this campsite
Buttle Lake Campground sits near the northern tip of Buttle Lake along Highway 28, 48 km west of Campbell River.
Offering 85 unserviced campsites shaded by mixed Douglas fir and western hemlock forest, it features a sandy swimming beach, boat launch, and picnic grounds.
Ideal for kayakers, powerboaters, anglers targeting cutthroat trout, and families exploring the Strathcona wilderness corridor.
What makes it worth the drive
- Buttle Lake boat launch
- Sandy swimming beach
- Strathcona gateway
- Cutthroat trout fishing
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$20.00 CAD
Season
May 1 – September 30
Elevation
225 m
Potable water
Not available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Not available
Boat launch
Available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Not available
Sani-dump
Not available
Hand pump water
On site
Adventure playground
On site
Fire pits
On site
Community reviews
Jul 2026
Great lakeside campsites with easy boat launch access. Swimming in Buttle Lake surrounded by mountains was fantastic.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Buttle Lake Campground - Strathcona Provincial Park is unreliable.
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