Bere Point Regional Park is beautifully situated along Queen Charlotte Strait about six kilometers…read morefrom Sointula and the ferry to Port McNeill. The park is centered around a primitive campground fronting a long stretch of beach that is a prime location for whale watching. The edge of the campground is also the start of the Beautiful Bay Trail. This review focuses on the campground. The campground has roughly 30 campsites, about half of which are considered waterfront sites. As of 2016 waterfront sites are $20 and non waterfront sites are $16. Non waterfront sites are unremarkable (except for their proximity to the beach) and I'd avoid them because the view from this part of the island is awesome and you want as much of it as possible. I'd also pass on site 12a because it's removed from the beach. (Water view rather than waterfront would be a more appropriate description of 12a.) As you can see in the helpful campground map, sites 1 through 11 have a road between the site and the beach. This isn't a huge deal since the road is pretty quiet, but it's worth keeping in mind and being prepared for, especially if you have little kids who will be going back and forth. (Also note that sites 5 and 8 aren't considered waterfront even though they're along the water; this seems to be because the views are obstructed by trees and brush.) The numbered waterfront sites have a different feel than the lettered waterfront sites, largely because the numbered sites are set in the trees while the lettered sites are a little more open. My preference is for the lettered sites, especially A, B, D and E, although I'd also consider sites 10 or 11. Site 11 is a pull through site with some neat quirks that the other sites don't have (chairs fashioned out of driftwood, etc.) We stayed in site B and loved it. B has an old rickety woodshed that the kids played on and that we stored some of our stuff in to keep it dry. One downside to site B is that the beach access is very unstable and I wouldn't use it if falling made me nervous. A few other things to keep in mind: this is a primitive campground with no potable water (indeed, there was no fresh water at all when we were there) or hookups. There was also no cell service (Rogers/Sprint). The campground itself isn't manicured and has a bit of an untidy feel, with cut brush left where it fell. (This is a plus, in my mind, as I don't love landscaped campgrounds.) Speaking of brush, between the campground and the beach there is 5-10 feet of brush before the sand. If left unchecked it would quickly obstruct the water view from all of the sites; hopefully they stay on top of it. Finally, the campground host was excellent: friendly, helpful and full of good ideas. In short, when staying at Bere Point I'd pick a waterfront site, probably B, E, 10, or 11, although most waterfront sites offered similar views and privacy. Be sure to pack your binoculars and bring a kayak if you have one.

This may just be the best place on earth. It definitely is when you luck into a sunny day. Lots of…read morecampgrounds on the west coast are privately owned and only exist to milk the tourists of cash by cramming as many people as possible into tight sites. Green Point is the exact opposite. It has spacious, private sites, well maintained facilities, friendly staff, and is centrally located for exploring one of the most scenic and beautiful parks in Canada. But really, the reason to go to Green Point is its proximity to Long Beach. Long Beach is the Omega Beach, the template from which all other beaches were wrought. A ~15 kilometer long crescent of fine white sand that faces the open Pacific, Long Beach is perfection. Surf, skimboard, make sand castles, run with your dog, watch the sunset, build towering beach fires, and enjoy a completely unimpeded view of the stars at night (at least in the summer, when it doesn't rain as much). Even when it rains, it's easy to take solace in being in one of the world's few temperate rainforests. No services, RV accessible, ~$25 per night per site. Book as early as possible because the place is always full all summer long. Reservations open for the year on March 21st.

If I were looking to book a vehicle accessible campsite at Green Point Campground I would try to…read moreget a high numbered site (say #67 or higher) on the outside (i.e. ocean side) of the loop road. These sites are the furthest from the highway (especially the higher numbered sites) and the closet to the ocean (but expect very limited/no water views). In contrast, I would try to avoid sites #32-#60, especially those on the outside of the loop road, because of their proximity to the highway. Other than those two suggestions, most of the sites seem similar in terms of privacy (decent) and size (fairly large), although there is of course some variation. With regards to the walk-in sites, we stayed in #11 and I thought that was a good choice, although it wasn't anything special. The walk-in sites are on the small side and some are close together, such as W13 and W12. W10 and W11 stand out only because they're on a tiny spur trail and therefore have less foot traffic passing by. W10 has a hint of a view, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. Overall I was a bit disappointed with the Green Point Campground. Apart from it's proximity to a cool beach it's a pretty standard campground. I didn't notice any campsites with a good view or especially nice setting, and some of the vehicle sites are practically on top of the highway. In the walk-in area they've established a number of "equipped" campsites, which means they come with a tent already set up (on a tent pad) and some other equipment, all for triple the price. Oddly, even though the campground was supposedly full every night we were there, these sites appeared to go unused. That's a shame. On the plus side, the facilities in the vehicle accessible area are new and quite nice, and the group campsite has a great setting in the forest. I don't value either of those things too highly, but they are positives. Finally, Pacific Rim National Park entrance fees* are in addition to camping fees. This is pretty standard for national parks and is something to keep in mind when planning your trip. When you add the entrance fees to the camping fees some of the private campgrounds in the Tofino area might pencil out a better deal. Of course this assumes you wouldn't pay the entrance fee if you weren't camping there and many visitors to the area still pay the fee. Frankly, while Long Beach is pretty, I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to see it again in the future. There are plenty of cool beaches in the area outside of the park that are free. *Canada's National Parks are set to have free admission for all of 2017 to celebrate the country's 150th birthday.

Had a lovely little camping escape here the other weekend. Very friendly staff + got a lot of use…read moreout of the sauna and the hot tub. Next time we come back we definitely need to do the surf lessons!

Labour day weekend was approaching, and my lady friends and I grew worried that the weather was…read moregoing to be miserable for our camping adventure that we had planned for months. We had second thoughts about what was to be an epic time, to never-leaving-the-campground waiting-to-go-home sort of situation. Regardless of how the weather could have been (it ended up being sunshiny most of the time!) Surf Junction made our trip to Ucluelet enjoyable and memorable. The staff were super friendly, the hot tub was bumpin' in the eve, and the camping spaces were adequately sized. With our car full of beer, shelter, and food, plus four happy bodies, we cruised the winding roads from Nanaimo to Ukee awaiting our exciting arrival. Upon entering the main area, the staff at check-in were chatty and informative. Later on, they do check your camp ground and have a curfew of sorts, around 11 I believe. They want to keep the noise level respectful, and the earliness of the curfew was not too much of a problem because we would have been drinking all day and/or tired from the day's activities. Located just off the main highway, Surf Junction is also close by to the beach, by about a ten minute drive. Tofino is actually quite a bit further, and has become quite touristy so we were glad to stick to Ukee. The Junction offers surf lessons! For $80, they provide transport, equipment, and a super cool and very patient instructor, who in our case was Tanner (he was awesome). The gals and I had a wicked day of shreddin' some gnarly waves at Wickanninnish Beach, thanks to Tanner. The other guests varied from families with young children, to some wild ones escaping for the weekend to get rowdy. Quite the mix of people gathered at the hot tub area, there were always some interesting characters to socialize with. Campsites are equipped with a fire pit and picnic table. All you need! Plus lots of trees from which to hang tarps and clotheslines. The prices were reasonable, and the facilities were great, considering you're camping. The showers do cost money, but understandably, since hot water is expensive and hard to come by, aaaand who cares, you're camping haha! I would highly reccommend this spot for younger groups of friends, we're talking 20's and 30's, since the atmosphere is something you would definitely dig. Be sure to check out Pina Print shop in town, they advertise at the main desk at the Junction, was totally worth the visit :) Happy camping!!

Absolutely stunning views! A hidden gem to say the least... The campground owners are…read moreaccommodating, friendly people with a very calm vibe. Every campsite has a view of the ocean as well as spots on the ocean. Traditional Finnish sauna is included as are showers, kitchen & freezer space. It also provides electricity and water if you need it for your RV. Can't recommend it enough!!! If you kayak, Mitchel Bay had guaranteed humpback sightings during our visit... they were so close you could see them by the shore! Looking forward to future stays!

We had a great time camping here at this campground. The bathrooms are tidy and clean and the staff…read moreare really friendly. It's nice and close to get to long beach and the town centre. Highly recommend this spot to camp at.

Been there for three nights because everything else is full. We were surprised because we haven't…read moreheard of that campground anywhere. We payed for the whole stay upfront and the guy at the reception even wrote down my full credit card details, including the security code which nobody should ever do. The campground itself is nothing special, just a run down set of campsites with facilities that look like nobody has taken care of them in years. The portable toilets were clean though, I give 'em that. The sinks were disgusting, dirty and close to non functional. The showers were ok, even warm. I would not go there again, just not a nice place with any love in it. There are plenty of other lovely campgrounds nearby.

Guest rooms at the motel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a…read morekitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. Room came with a coffee machine complimentary coffee and tea. The cabins are offset from the camping area and RV traffic are not routed by the cabins. The cabin was roomy and private bath, and parking in front of the unit. Nice kitchenette, TV and dependable hot water. Privacy was there, no noise from neighbors or from the highway. Guessing the cabins are 1-3 years old and are in excellent condition, like brand new. Staff is excellent very helpful at check-in and checkout. Laundromat worked great, taking 5 loons for one load wash and dry.

I was here for a business trip, so unfortunately only stayed one night in this super cute cabin. It…read morehad everything I needed and more including wifi. Pamala at the front desk was super friendly to my dogs and I, she even recommended a restaurant for me to get takeout from. I will definitely come back when I'm not working so I can enjoy this area and the beautiful cabins longer

we used to camp there every year, and took advantage of their black Friday sale to camp in May. But…read morethis past year they shortened the booking window by a month and increased the prices significantly I called them out on Facebook about this change, as did others, but rather than discuss the reasons for the changes they blocked everybody who was critical of the change. Do yourself a favour and stay anywhere else.

2nd year in a row camping here. Sure the sites are a bit closer together as most private sites are…read morebut you cant beat the location, right on Cox bay and a few minutes from Tofino, and facilities. showers and bathrooms are always clean, the outlet at each site is handy as is having a water tap every 2-3 sites. Bonus to have wifi while camping.

Port Alice Ocean Front RV is the closest campsite to the small town of Port Alice. This quiet…read morecampground has ten fully serviced grassy sites as well as space available for dry campers and tenters. Stunning views paired with a helpful knowledgeable manager Jacqui and a motto of "catering to the unique" make this campground an absolute gem. Monique (owner) or Jacqui will work with you to be flexible to your specific needs and make your stay enjoyable by providing masses of information about interesting hiking sites, best fishing spots and intriguing ATV trails or pointing out places of interest in Port Alice. They lend out kayaks to facilitate exploration of Neroutsos Inlet or one of the many lakes nearby. Attitude of everyone involved is a big plus here. The park has been recently purchased by a new owner who is busy upgrading. Notable is that the grounds and bathrooms/showers are very clean. Garbage bin and recycling is easily accessible. Leashed dogs and inside cats are welcome. Port Alice Ocean Front RV is fully fenced and the gate is locked at night. There is a full time manager, but if not in the office a sign advises new arrivals to pick their own site. All sites have picnic tables. A freezer is available to meet the needs of successful fishermen. Extra parking for boats and toy haulers etc. is available. Marina is one minute from the park. No wi-fi on site but it is available at the local library and the community centre. No cable supplied and we were too busy to try off-air or satellite. Food and supplies are available five minutes away at the grocery store, liquor store, hardware store or gas station. We tried out the Calm Waters Café at the local legion for breakfast and met many friendly locals. Lunch at the deli/grill in the grocery store was delicious as was the "Frigon Islander" from the local Pizza Place restaurant.