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Cowichan River Provincial Park

Provincial Park
This spectacular park protects significant stretches of the Cowichan River, which is designated as both a BC Heritage River and a Canadian Heritage River, and is internationally renowned for its wild salmon and steelhead fishery. Click here to learn more about the Canadian Heritage River designation for the Cowichan River. The park is adjacent to an abandoned rail right-of-way, which provides recreation opportunities for cyclists, hikers and horseback riders. While staying at the park, visitors can enjoy other features of Cowichan River Provincial Park. These include the historic 20 km long Cowichan River Footpath and a variety of day-use and picnic areas, each with their own unique features and highlights. Visitors won’t want to miss the sights from the restored 66-Mile and Holt Creek Trestles on the Trans-Canada Trail, which offer spectacular river views and the opportunity to imagine back to a time when log-laden traincars would thunder along these tracks high above the Cowichan River.
Duncan, Lake Cowichan
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Cold water hand pumps are located at Stoltz Pool and Skutz Falls. It is recommended that you boil, filter or treat this water prior to consumption.
Horseback riding is permitted on the Trans-Canada Trail. For more information and important visitors notices visit the BC Parks website .
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There are three main access points to this Cowichan River Provincial Park: Skutz Falls Road/West Access: Located off Highway 18, Skutz Falls Road provides access to Skutz Falls day-use area, Horseshoe Bend Group Campsite, Marie Canyon day-use area and the Skutz Falls Trailhead of the Cowichan River Trail. Follow signs from Skutz Falls Road via Cowichan Lake Road and Mayo Road to Riverbottom Road. Highway 18 Connector/Middle Access: Located off Highway 18, the Highway 18 Connector provides access to the Stoltz Pool campground, group campsite and day-use areas. Follow signs to Riverbottom Road. Robertson Road/South East Access: Located on Robertson Road in the Glenora area south of Duncan. To access this point proceed west on Glenora Road, turn right onto Vaux Road and continue down Vaux Road, as it leads into Robertson Road. This provides access to the Glenora Trailhead of the Cowichan River Trail.

Legend

Tony Wass

No pump at Skutz Falls posted on: 02 / 12 / 2024

BC Parks contractor has de-commissioned the hand pump at the former Skutz Falls campsite.


Tony Wass

Riding is restricted to Rail Trails posted on: 02 / 12 / 2024

Horseback riding is mostly restricted to rail-trail corridor. The Cowichan River trail that closely follows the river is not suitable for horses, and thus off limits.


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