Reviews

Jamin Stocks

Buttle lake is remarkable, however be sure to ask the BC parks staff about swimmers itch and where to avoid. Our group found the most amazing emerald green water, but unfortunately we also found swimmers itch. It's our own fault for not checking and/or paying attention but save yourself the discomfort and do some research. Juice is worth the squeeze here.

Sara Jane

Absolutely stunning! We just spent a week there and can't wait to go back next year. We did see one mouse but mice are super common at campgrounds. Pros: Great drinking water at the pumps Clean, large and accessible outhouses Amazing view Clean water for swimming in an absolutely beautiful location (no itch) Fairly private sites Friendly camp hosts Surprisingly not too buggy Canoe, kayak and SUP rentals on site No cell phone service (loved being offline) Cons: No enforcement of quiet times and no ability to call anyone to ask partiers to quiet down Very steep beaches, a bit of a walk from site Very dusty! I was glad when it rained one night which kept the dust down for a few days Water pumps can be a bit of a walk and take some effort to work, bring a wagon and don't expect your kids to be able to fetch water Terrible toilet paper - bring your own

T Mac

Great Provincial campsite! Clean outhouses (love the recycled nature of these new outhouses the Province is installing), old fashioned water pump has nice cold drinking water. Large sites and enough treed space between. Bit of a walk to the water but worth it: refreshingly cold and clear! Surrounded by gorgeous mountains. Windy though! We’d been warned about mice in campground and “the itch” in the lake. Neither was an issue for us! We’ll be back. Strathcona is a gem on the Island, even just for car camping. Day trip to Myra Falls was worth it, steep gravel path down (and back up ugh) led to a fierce waterfall and large pool. We were nervous about swimming with the kids in it but the current was doable and we were careful to stay safe. What a view! Another bucket list checked off. These outdoor areas are a nice adventure for the not-very-adventurous among us and allows us a wild-ish experience just up the road from Campbell River. We live in a stunning neck of the world’s woods and im so grateful at least some of it is preserved for the people to recreate!

Craig Richards

Was kept clean. We didn't have any late night partiers (which is rare) park from what we saw was kept very clean. We probably will return

K FP

This place is worth the drive, no cell service but big campsites, tall trees, good space between you and neighbours, this is the kind of place that would be on the front cover of a BC camping magazine. There is a local hike in forest to the lake, cold but refreshing. Outhouses are pit toilets, but vented, no smell, has sanitizer and toilet paper usually.

Tim Mcgrath

Always a great getaway, a little hiking, a little canoeing and lots of relaxation

Hailey Lehnert

Amazing staff here, so helpful and super knowledgeable about Strathcona, you can tell they are very passionate about the park and excited to share its beauty. The park itself is stunning and definitely worth a visit as well. I will definitely be coming back again !

Nehemiah

Great location. I've been camping there since I was a little kid. And I love that my kids are appreciating the experience there as much as I did.

Taylor Cooney

Decent campground, beautiful lake, great for boating! No service

colin barnes

Very quiet and clean, loved it there was No cell service if you need it.