Re: [Paddlewise] Hotsprings Cove

> Hi all. I'm heading for Hotsprings Cove (West Coast Vancouver Island) next
week and was wondering where others have set up camp when there? Last time I
was there I camped on a beach opposite the government dock that turned out
to be indian reserve land - oops! - I didn't notice until we were packing
up, fortunately nothing came of it. I was hoping to hit the springs after
the flotilla of tourists have left for the day and since this most likely
will mean paddling back in the dark I was hoping that we could camp right in
the cove and not on Flores Island.
>
>  Is camping permissible near the government dock? Any ideas? Doug, Kirby?

This is what I've been planning for last several years :-).... Yes, there is
a reserve on the peninsula where this hot srping is located.  I've been told
they charge for camping there. But here is a good news: if I'm not mistaken,
there is a provincial park right across the bay, 1 or 2 miles away, and
camping is allowed there.  So you could cross the bay, leave your boat at
the dock and go soak. I think you'll find park description here (go to Park
Finder):  http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/ . How long did it take to get
there (or did you make stops on the way from Tofino), and what were
conditions llike at the open crossing section?
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