Smelt Bay Provincial Park Campground
The spot
About this campsite
Smelt Bay Provincial Park is situated at the southern tip of Cortes Island in the Discovery Islands archipelago along the Sunshine Coast/Georgia Strait corridor.
Offering 22 unserviced campsites perched above a crescent-shaped sandy beach, it provides front-row seats to spectacular sunsets over Sutil Channel and Vancouver Island's mountains.
Ideal for island hoppers, paddlers, and overlanders exploring the serene waters of the Discovery Islands.
What makes it worth the drive
- Cortes Island southern tip
- Crescent sand beach
- Sutil Channel sunsets
- Discovery Islands paddling
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$23.00 CAD
Season
May 15 – September 30
Elevation
10 m
Potable water
Not available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Not available
Boat launch
Not available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Not available
Sani-dump
Not available
Hand pump water
On site
Fire pits
On site
Beach access
On site
Picnic tables
On site
Community reviews
Aug 2025
One of the most tranquil campgrounds in BC. Sunset over Smelt Bay was pure perfection.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Smelt Bay Provincial Park Campground is unreliable.
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