Fire Ban rescinded as of 12PM May 15, 2026

Pachena Bay Campground will follow the B.C. Provincial decision to rescind the Category 1 Campfire Prohibition as of 12PM on Friday May 15th.

To ensure a safe fire please follow tips on choosing your location, maintaining the size of your fire to be no larger than 0.5 meters high by 0.5 meters wide and ensuring fires are fully extinguished. Fire pits are available for pickup at our Campground office for those who wish to have a campfire.

For the full information bulletin, list of prohibited activities and detailed map, visit: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/campfires-permitted-across-coastal-fire-centre-due-to-decreased-fire-risk/. Anyone who spots a wildfire is asked to immediately call the BC Wildfire Service at 1.800.663.5555 or *5555 on a cell phone. #inittogether

Welcome to Pachena Bay Campground on Vancouver Island’s West Coast

Enjoy unparalleled wilderness adventures at Pachena Bay Campground, around the corner from the picturesque town of Bamfield, BC and at the trail head to the world famous West Coast Trail. Go beach combing on pristine shores, hike through old-growth rain forests and watch soaring eagles and other local wildlife along the way. Enjoy some of the world’s best sports fishing, kayaking, diving and eco-tours and cultural adventures.

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Serviced Camping Sites

We accommodate RVs, Campers, and Tents!

Whether you’re looking for sites with services or just the basics, Pachena Bay has it all. Each scenic and private sites offer campers the option of power & water hookups.

What New?

A new west coast trail group tenting area will be completed and parking lot will be expanded to allow for two way traffic and defined spaces for day use stalls.

Hiking the West Coast Trail?

Whether you are starting or ending your hike at Pachena Bay, our campsites are the perfect place to pitch your tent.

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Plan Your Trip

Whether arriving by road, shuttle, boat or air, we can help you get here!

We’ve compiled a list of tips and resources for getting to the campground from Victoria, Port Alberni and Lake Cowichan.

Relax, unwind and reconnect with nature in a magnificent setting on the shores of Pachena Bay, just 5 kilometres from Bamfield on Vancouver Island, BC.

Looking for other Bamfield accommodation?

In the town of Bamfield we also have accommodation for all types of travellers. The Hacas Inn, Bamfield's only motel and the waterfront Upnit Lodge. If you are feeling hungry visit the Malsit Public House, located next to the Inn.

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