West Coast · Clayoquot
Taylor Arm Park
About this Park
The main purpose of Taylor Arm Park is to provide group camping facilities close to the shores of Sproat Lake. The six group campsites at this park are located across the highway from the lake, connected via a trail that leads through a highway underpass.
This pleasantly wooded park has undeveloped beaches and two day-use areas. One on the shores of Sproat Lake at the end of the trail from the campground and the other at Camp 10, located half a kilometre west of the group campground parking lot down Hwy #4. A short trail from the Camp 10 parking lot also leads to Sproat Lake.
Location notes
Taylor Arm Park is located 23km northwest of Port Alberni on central Vancouver Island. The park is situated on Hwy #4, approximately 10km past Sproat Lake Park.
There is no motorized vehicle access on the trail network or in the day use area in this park.
Activities
- 296:Hiking There are two access trails to Sproat Lake. One at the group campground and one at Camp 10. Both trails take approximately 10 minutes. The group campsite access trail goes under a highway bridge. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
- 296:Canoeing Paddling opportunities exist at this park, but visitors will have to walk down the trail to the lake (approximately 10 minutes) with their vessels. Camp 10 is the best location to set in canoes and kayaks.
- 296:Swimming Swimming opportunities exist in Sproat Lake, which can be accessed by trails from either the Camp 10 day-use area or the group campground.
- 296:Fishing There are opportunities for lake fishing at this park. Fishing is permitted as per provincial and federal fishing regulations and is subject to closures. All anglers should check the current regulations issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada prior to fishing.
- 296:Pets on leash Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash and under control at all times. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
- 296:Cycling Cycling is permitted on roadways only. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Taylor Arm Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.
- 296:Kayaking Paddling opportunities exist at this park, but visitors will have to walk down the trail to the lake (approximately 10 minutes) with their vessels. Camp 10 is the best location to set in canoes and kayaks.
Facilities
- 296:Picnic areas This park has two day-use and picnic areas, one accessible via a highway underpass from the parking lot. Facilities here are limited to a pit toilet. The other day-use area is at Camp 10, located half a kilometre west of the group campground parking lot down Hwy #4. Camp 10 has a small parking lot and a pit toilet. A short trail leads from the Camp 10 parking lot to Sproat Lake.
- 296:Accessibility information Accessibility information is available for this park.
- 296:Pit or flush toilets This park has pit toilets at the two day-use areas and campground.
- 296:Drinking water A fresh water hand pump is located at the group campground. Water is shut off during the off-season.Annual Drinking Water System ReportTaylor Arm – Handpump [PDF]
- 296:Campfires Campfire rings are provided at each group campsite. While fires are allowed, we encourage visitors to conserve the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using stoves instead. Firewood can be purchased from the park operator. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
Location
49.27563, -125.04685 · Clayoquot