Camping & Hiking · British Columbia
A provincial campground on Porpoise Bay near Sechelt on BC's Sunshine Coast, with a calm beach for paddling, very clean washrooms and free showers. Sites are fairly open, and fires are in communal pits only.
Porpoise Bay Provincial Campground sits right on the bay just outside Sechelt, a short walk from sites to the water. Campers describe tall trees, a nice beach, blackberries in season, and a quiet atmosphere with lots of families and little generator noise.
Facilities get strong reviews. Several visitors call the washrooms impressively clean, and the free hot showers and fresh water are appreciated. Fires are limited to a few communal pits rather than individual rings, which some like for keeping smoke down and meeting other campers, and others miss. There are bike camping facilities and a large group site, though one visitor found the group site little more than a gravel lot.
The calm water is ideal for paddle boarding, and visitors have spotted sea stars, crabs, harbour seals and even whale spouts. One camper mentions nearby crabbing spots, with the reminder to buy a licence. Sechelt is minutes away for supplies, dining and the farmers market, and the Smuggler Cove hike is a favourite outing.
The main caveats are privacy and price. Most sites are quite open, and a few back onto homes. Dogs aren't allowed on the main beach or picnic area, though one visitor found a dog-friendly path and beach on the north side by the creek. Book a site away from the residential edge if privacy matters.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 547 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Porpoise Bay Provincial Campground directly.
