McDonald Campground | Established Campground

March 31st, 2024 by academicdanger17

Closed between Oct 1st and May 14th.
tried to stay here on Easter Sunday.

July 11th, 2023 by venables.megan

$18.75, payable by cash in an envelope at the front. No problems getting a first-come campsite! Phone reception, pit toilets, light highway noise. 4 minute drive from the ferry!

June 18th, 2023 by sam.legebokow

A great little spot if you're looking to explore the southern island without dumping a bunch of money on camping fees. We stayed here 4 nights while visiting Victoria and it was worth the 30 mimute drive into town (vs paying ~$100 to canp) in Victoria. We booked back in for another 5 nights later as we liked the spot so much. $100 for 5 nights of camping & peace of mind you always have a place to park is great.

September 20th, 2022 by jpballschmider

Stayed here a night before the ferry. Nice large spots in the woods with descent privacy. Right up next to the highway so they’ll be some noise but I wasn’t particularly bothered. Reservations available online thru Canadian national park system but cannot be made same day. Walk ins are allowed, there is a pay station (cash only) at the front entrance. A truck came around in the evening to check slip on campsite so you’d probably get caught if you tried not to pay. A great option for before/after the ferry and about 30 mins from city center of Victoria.

September 25th, 2021 by Crocodileriver

Nice little campsite in the Gulf Island National Park Reserve. Great for an early/late drive to the ferry (5min). Unserviced sites, pit toilets. No one on site when we arrived at 20h, reservation required. RV (21ft): $18 camping fee, $11.50 reservation fee. Some noise from highway during the day but very quiet at night.