West Coast · Nootka
Loveland Bay Park
About this Park
Loveland Bay Park is located near Campbell River on central Vancouver Island and offers a quiet area for camping, swimming and fishing. This small and rustic park provides a boat launch onto Campbell Lake.
Loveland Bay is a convenient base camp for day tripping to attractions in the nearby communities of Campbell River, Gold River, Sayward, Kelsey Bay as well as Quadra and Cortes Islands. If you don’t want to leave Loveland Bay’s peaceful setting, you can spend the day relaxing at the lake, waterskiing, fishing, canoeing or kayaking.
Safety information
Access to this park is by active logging roads. The chance of encountering loaded logging trucks while traveling these roads is highly likely. Logging trucks have the right of way at all times. Drivers should use caution and yield to logging trucks. Use pullouts whenever possible.
Location notes
Loveland Bay is located west of Campbell River on central Vancouver Island. Access is from Hwy 28, 4 km west of Campbell River. Take the turnoff to Elk Falls viewpoint and Loveland Bay. Drive past Elk Falls and over the dam, then take the first road on the left. Follow the gravel road 12 km to Loveland Bay.
Activities
- 189:Canoeing There are opportunities for canoeing and kayaking at this park on Campbell Lake. Paddlers can set in from their campsite or from a boat launch located in the middle of the campground.
- 189:Fishing Lower Campbell Lake offers good opportunities for trout fishing. Fishing is permitted as per provincial and federal fishing regulations. All anglers should check the current regulations issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada prior to fishing.
- 189:Swimming There is no designated swimming area at this park. Lower Campbell Lake offers opportunities for swimming.
- 189:Pets on leash Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to the potential for problems with bears and other wildlife.
- 189:Cycling Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Loveland Bay 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.
- 189:Waterskiing There are opportunities for waterskiing at this park. A boat launch for small boats only is located in the middle of the park. A small wharf on the lake also provides tie-up facilities. Boaters are advised that dock space is limited and intended to be available to all registered campers. There is no reserving or holding of moorage space when vessels are not tied to the dock.
- 189:Windsurfing There are opportunities for windsurfing at this park.
Facilities
- 189:Drinking water There is one drinking water well and hand pump in the park, located in the campground.2018 Annual Drinking Water System Report [PDF]
- 189:Accessibility information Accessibility information is available for this park.
- 189:Boat launch A boat launch for small boats only is located in the middle of the park. A small wharf on the lake also provides tie-up facilities. Many boating opportunities are accessible from Loveland Bay on Lower Campbell Lake. There is no reserving or holding of moorage space when vessels are not tied to the dock. Boaters are advised that dock space is limited and intended to be available to all registered campers.
- 189:Campfires Campfire rings are provided at each campsite, and at the group campsites. 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. You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. 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.
- 189:Pit or flush toilets Pit toilets are available at this park.
Location
50.05018, -125.44684 · Nootka