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Broughton Strait Campsite
Overview
Overview
Situated along the coastal edge of northern Vancouver Island, Broughton Strait Campsite in Port McNeill, BC places travelers right beside marine waters and dense evergreen forests. This coastal destination reflects the rugged, maritime character of the Inside Passage, serving as a straightforward basecamp for road-trippers navigating Highway 19 through the Pacific Northwest wilderness.
Location & Surroundings
Approaching via Highway 19, drivers encounter towering coastal rainforests, steep mountain ranges, and dynamic ocean tides. The regional climate brings frequent maritime precipitation, damp air, and moderate temperatures year-round. This geographic setting offers dramatic coastal vistas, ferry connections nearby, and a distinct frontier atmosphere far removed from urban centers.
Amenities & Park Features
Because specific on-site infrastructure is not detailed by the park name, arriving campers must verify hookup options, site dimensions, and water access directly with management. Guests should inquire ahead about pull-through configurations, back-in layouts, restroom facilities, and generator policies to ensure compatibility with their specific RV setup.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor enthusiasts utilize this coastal hub to access the marine environments of Broughton Strait, known for exceptional kayaking, whale watching, and sport fishing. Travelers frequently board the ferry to Alert Bay to explore the cultural heritage of the 'Namgis First Nation, or drive inland toward Mount Cain for backcountry exploration and regional trail networks.
Who This Park Is Best For
This location suits independent road-trippers, wilderness explorers, and anglers seeking direct access to Vancouver Island's northern marine ecosystems. RVers who value coastal scenery and remote ferry terminals over urban resort amenities will find this setting aligns well with an authentic Pacific Northwest itinerary.
Reviews
Ann Tarnowski
The RV spots were so small that we were packed in like sardines. If I wanted bright street lighting I would’ve stayed home…..had a really hard time getting to sleep. You’d be better off in the bush.
K G
Not a bad little campground. It has all the amenities one would need and all the sites are really nice and level. It’s rustic and the owner is so sweet and told us of her plans to upgrade. The only downside is the really rough roadway up to campground and despite its incline we managed to easily bring our class A up and snugged it into our camp spot. Very quiet and right in town and close to the marina, ferries and restaurants!!! Took the ferry to Malcom island and biked all the way across to catch some whales. It was fabulous!!!
Eagle Sailing
Great campsite, friendly people and beautiful location 🤩
mooncake's girlfriend
Important info for car campers!! If you want to book an unserviced site/ tent site be aware that those sites are only walk-in!! You can’t park on the tent sites because they’re higher up and only reachable with the stairs. If you can choose site 9 or the other sites around the gazebo. They are unserviced and passable by car. The campground itself is really great. It’s close to a dense rainforest so it can be really wet but that’s just the region. The washroom building is quite warm and clean and the showers are included, so take the longest hot shower you can (beware of spiders). We also booked laundry service. The machines are in the little shed next to the big sign. Both washer and dryer are clean and odor free. There’s no detergent provided (but maybe ask for that). You can hang out in the shed while waiting for the laundry to finish, the wi-fi’s best there, it’s somewhat warm and there’s even some books in the corner. The machines don’t take too long. The campsite caretaker who we had the pleasure with was super nice and helpful. The other guests were quiet and polite, there are no JBL box on blast and drinking all night people here. Port McNeill is in walking distance where you can get groceries or have a snack or drink or take the ferry to a close-by island. Can recommend!!!
Todd Billard
Doug was great... Treated like a King... Sites were clean... Had awesome shower facilities and a wash tub for dishes... Close to town was convenient... Beer store...Lol... Will be back... I'm from Alert Bay... Work out of Parksville...