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McDonald Campground

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McDonald Campground is an excellent base of operations for exploring both the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and the Greater Victoria area.

Description

A part of Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, McDonald Campground is forested, with both sunny and shaded sites, near municipal parks and a community trail system. Only a few minutes from the Swartz Bay ferry terminal for access to the Gulf Islands and BC Mainland, and to the Sidney-Anacortes ferry terminal for access to the U.S.

McDonald Campground is an excellent base of operations for exploring both the Gulf Islands and the Greater Victoria area, for campers, RVers, and cyclists.
Reservations are recommended for drive in RV and car camping sites, and can be made at reservation.parkscanada.gc.ca or 1-877-737-3783.

Getting Here:
From Swartz Bay ferry terminal, head south on Patricia Bay Hwy/BC-17 S toward Victoria for approximately 2 km. Exit (on your right) at McDonald Park Road/Wain Road/Deep Cove, and follow for 250 m. Turn left onto Swartz Bay Rd (signs for BC-17 N/Ferries), and follow for 400 m. Turn right onto McDonald Park Rd (signs for Sidney), and follow for 225 m. The campground will be on your right.

From Victoria, head north on Patricia Bay Hwy/ BC-17 toward Swartz Bay/Ferries. Follow for approximately 28 km. Take Exit 31 to McDonald Park Rd toward Deep Cove/Wain Rd. Continue for 400 m on McDonald Park Rd. The campground will be on your right.

Street Address: 10740 McDonald Park Road, North Saanich, BC, V8L 5S5

Campground Info:

Open annually from May 15 – Sept 30
Check-in time is 2pm
Check-out time is11am
Campground is not staffed - Parks Canada staff members conduct periodic rounds
49 primitive campsites with picnic tables
Potable water
Pit toilets
Fire pits (firewood for sale onsite and locally)
Conveniently located in the beautiful seaside town of Sidney-by-the-Sea
Accessible via public transit (Route 72—Swartz Bay/Downtown)
GPS Coordinates: 48.673156, -123.425449
Visitors should expect some road noise from the adjacent highway
Cycling Specific Features:

Great access to the Lochside Cycling Trail, which runs from Swartz Bay to Downtown Victoria
Bike-Friendly walk-in sites close to entrance in pleasant wooded area, with communal campfire ring

Address: 10740 McDonald Park Road, North Saanich V8L 5S5
Phone: 250-654-4000
Email: [email protected]
State: BC
City: North Saanich
Street Number: 10740 McDonald Park Road
Zip Code: V8L 5S5
categories: public & government service, national park, campground


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Reviews
We like this campsite as it is close to Swartz Bay and the Gulf Islands and the Lockside Trail starts very nearby. Unfortunately there are no showers and there are pit toilets, but you can get a shower for $2 at the Panorama Recreation Centre near the airport. Park staff come by daily and they are very helpful. The seniors rate makes it very affordable. We'll be back.
We stayed in smonecten right at the ferry. Keep in mind we sleep through anything, the ferry traffic goes on all night. That's it. It's beautiful and our lil spot was perfect. Close to Sydney for whatever you need. Close to Victoria but not in a busy area. There's a store within 10 minute walk.
Good campground. Pit toilets clean and didn’t smell. Highway noise can be heard until late night and it starts early morning, but I managed to sleep without ear plugs. We went to Oak Bay Recreation Centre to take a shower for $2 per person.
This is a great campground - super convenient location, great campground hosts who work hard to enforce rules like 10pm quiet time. Yes it is near the highway, but the noise tapers off in the evening - I woke up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, and didn't hear a single car go by. Definitely pick an "inside" site as they are quieter. If you are a tent camper, many sites have lovely sand tent pads - I really enjoyed this!! The bathroom was clean and did not smell other than to be expected from a pit toilet. The campground itself was very pretty.
It's a nice campground, but it's right next to a highway. So if you have absolutely no where else to go, head over here.
Amazing spot to pitch your tent! Although there's no showers or flush toilets, the sites and pit toilets are very well maintained! Sites are decent sized and very private. The highway noise didn't bother us at all. Friendly staff.
It’s a pretty good national parks campground close to Schwartz Bay ferry terminal, Victoria Airport and 30 minutes from Victoria. Beautiful trees but the highway, airplane and ferry noises are noticeable. The staff are good at keeping the primitive toilets clean. No showers available. Not too bad spacing between campsites.
Clean spot and is well maintained. Staff are very friendly, helpful, and deliver firewood daily in the evening Once in the afternoon, we were about to go out, a staff told us he would come back to deliver firewood for us later, and he did as promised. Thank you very much for keeping the campground a wonderful and restful place. We are very grateful for what we have during our visit
A campground without any service, but that's okay. Realy nice spot in the trees!!
Good sized spots, clean. Nice and friendly staff. It was a little noisy with it being quite close to highways, but still worth the visit. Short bike ride in to Sidney.
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