PADDLE, BOAT, AND FERRY-ACCESS CAMPING
What can get more remote than paddling to your campsite? On Vancouver Island, visitors can kayak, canoe, boat, or ferry to campsites on remote islands, in hidden inlets, or the far reaches of secluded lakes.
In Clayoquot Sound, north of Tofino, the Hesquiaht First Nation own and operate Hot Springs Cove Resort & Campground, accessible by water taxi, private boat, or floatplane. Set up camp here before following a boardwalk through the rainforest to soak in the natural mineral pools of Hot Springs Cove.
In the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, boaters and kayakers can check out Sidney Spit Campground, on the north end of Sidney Island for family-friendly camping with sandy beaches, trails, and marine life.
Sea kayakers will find that another archipelago, the Broken Group Islands, is perfect for exploring crystal-clear waters and sheltered bays.
Part of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, paddlers have a chance to camp at eight different campsites while on a multi-day kayaking adventure.
To avoid the crowds of peak season, try visiting this park in May, June, or September.