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Buttle Lake Campground - Strathcona Provincial Park
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Buttle Lake Campground - Strathcona Provincial Park

Vancouver Island, British Columbia4.51 review

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

Vault toiletsHand pump waterBoat launchAdventure playgroundSwimming beachFire pits

Community reviews

Elena M.

Jul 2026

4.5
Great lakeside campsites with easy boat launch access. Swimming in Buttle Lake surrounded by mountains was fantastic.

Getting there

Location

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