Malaspina Park

Malaspina Park is located in the Desolation Sound area and protects significant natural values while providing a low elevation coastal hiking and backcountry recreation experience. This park features the northern portion of the Sunshine Coast Trail.

Desolation Sound is a very popular kayak and boating destination. There are 11 designated campsites throughout Desolation Sound, the Copeland Islands and Malaspina Marine Parks.

These three parks are grouped together for the backcountry registration system and described as Desolation Sound Parks .

BC Parks’ reservations system system allows you to purchase a backcountry permit before leaving home. Although the system does not reserve a campsite, the system provides visitors the convenience of prepaying for their trip and not having to carry cash. We encourage all visitors to register online so we can reduce the need to collect fees in the field. If the online system is not available to you then you can pay with cash at Okeover Park or Lund Harbour. Look for the registration information at the BC Parks kiosks.

A Desolation Sound Parks backcountry registration is valid for overnight use in the Copeland Islands, Malaspina, Roscoe Bay, and Desolation Sound Marine Parks.

• Detailed information about the campsites and campsite maps

Most kayaker and boaters launch their vessels and start their adventure from either Lund Harbour or Okeover Harbour Government Dock to access the Desolation Sound Parks. Many boaters will arrive by boat from Georgia Strait.

Okeover Arm Park is located next to the Okeover Harbour Government Dock. There are 21 vehicle access campsites at Okeover Park. Many people will camp at Okeover Park and get an early start the next day to explore the Desolation Sound Parks. There is a campground attendant at Okeover Park.

• These marine parks protect globally significant ecological and cultural park values.
• Recreational activities have caused inadvertent negative impacts to sensitive park areas.

Kayak Rentals and Guided Tours: There are several kayak rentals available in the Powell River and the Lund area. There are several guided kayak tours available. All guided visitors are required to pay overnight camping fees, in addition to any guiding fees. Please discuss with your guide outfitter prior to your trip.

Parking: There is limited free parking near to Okeover Park and boat launch. Private pay parking is also available in Lund Harbour.

Malaspina Park is located approximately 30 km to the northwest of Powell River, on the eastern and northern shoreline of Malaspina Peninsula. The closest communities are the communities of Lund and Malaspina Inlet.

Nearby provincial parks include Desolation Sound, Okeover Arm, Copeland Islands, Roscoe Bay, Teakerne Arm and Walsh Cove.