Campers have s'more fun

COLOUR ME CAMPING: Artist Elanna Eagle drew this colouring page of the Inland Lake Trail. Find more of her work at etsy.com/ca/shop/EagleCreate and on Instagram @Eagle.Create.

BY SEAN PERCY

From the comfort of car camping with fully-loaded coolers, to the sweaty satisfaction of summiting a mountain, August is the month for camping.

Tourism Powell River’s summer staff rounded up their recommendations. How will you spend your summer holidays?

Car Camping

We fell in love with Creekside Campground when car camping with our tent. When tenting there is nothing better than a grassy campsite and Creekside has them in droves. A burbling creek winds its way through this beautifully-treed camping area. Yet you’re just five minutes away from Palm Beach and Donkersley Beach. A gathering area with a stage calls for a family reunion to have a singa-long.

Backpacking/ Camping

Elephant Lake

Everyone raves about the hut accommodations on the Sunshine Coast Trail, but we rave about some of the fantastic spots to camp along the way. Elephant Lake, Feather Cove (backcountry camping permit required – BC Parks), Appleton Canyon, Tony’s Point, Little Sliammon Lake (Shangri La), Confederation Lake, and Coyote Lake are our favourites, discover your own on the Sunshine Coast Trail.

RV / Glamping

Everything you need for a vacation-to-remember can be found at Shelter Point Regional Park. From hot showers to food ready to serve from the concession, all the comforts of home can be found here in a beautiful forest setting where two bays come together. Explore local trails, visit the Van Anda museum, and bring your favourite paddling product for adventures on the Salish Sea at Gillies Bay or Shelter Point.

Canoe/ kayak camping

Paddle to the Copeland Islands from Lund for a beautiful ocean adventure. Backcountry camping permits (BC Parks) are required. This unique ecosystem offers bays for snorkeling, coves for exploring and even cacti, yet is a short distance from Lund. Bring your field guide for flora and fauna identification.

Extreme Survivalist Camping

Photo by Sawyer Gowans for Beartooth Photos.

The Last Resort for survivalist camping is at the end of the road (Goat Lake Main). This is for extremists of all kinds – rock climbers, scale Bear Tooth Mountain (from Goat Lake) or Mount Alfred Glacier to test your skills against the unforgiving Coastal Mountains. This hut is tricky to find, check with Visitor Centre staff before you go!

Start Planning Your Camping Adventure Today

Drop by the Visitor Centre for information and insider insights. All you need is a campsite and good company.

Staffers that helped compile this article and images are: Tracey Ellis, Emily Fahey, Melanie Anaka and Charlotte Leahy-McHugh and volunteer extraordinaire is Mike Leahy.