Pine Marten campsite Located in the Vancouver Island-Central Coast

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Pine Marten campsite

Horse Camping Site
Pine Marten Campsite is a remote, equestrian-friendly site accessed via the BT500 logging road off Big Tree Main from Highway 19. Located about 21 km along the Salmon Brewster Trail Corridor, it is the most remote of the three horse camps and offers a true wilderness experience. The site is first-come, first-served and sits roughly one-third of the way between Memekay and Brewster camps. Direct trail access runs both north and south, with Memekay Camp about 13 km north. Please note that the trail corridor is undergoing rehabilitation throughout 2025, and conditions may vary. Before planning a trip along the full corridor, riders are encouraged to check updates on the Back Country Horsemen–NVI Facebook page. Additional resources, including maps and files, are available in the Upload/Download section. For navigation, the Avenza Maps app (free to download) offers a geo-referenced map titled Horse Council BC Salmon Brewster Horse Corridor Trail from RSTBC.
Campbell River, Sayward, Courtenay
Salmon Brewster trail corridor - 43 KM non-motorized connecting Memekay horse camp through to Brewster Lake camp
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Pine Creek is 500 metres away, recommended to haul some water and bring your own potable water. Not recommended to take horses down to creek. The bridge is a temporary infrastructure only.
yes, rigs can be driven into the fenced area
Check the perimeter fencing before letting any equines loose. There are 4 single paddocks that may be turned into 2 large paddocks. Portable panels, electric fencing or high-lining are allowed. There is an outhouse on site. An area has been establish for manure, bring your own wheel barrow and fork to clean paddocks.
The main trail corridor requires an experienced horse and rider, go slow and be aware of your footing. Be wildlife aware. This is a forestry 'Recreation Site" and there is currently no fee, maximum stay is 14 days. The Back Country Horsemen of BC - North Vancouver Island Chapter has a long term agreement with the Provincial government to maintain this site. Donations are greatly appreciated.
Note: Also check under Files Maps Upload/Download tab to see if there are more maps available. If the map below shows red lines, these indicate ridable trails which can be downloaded to your GPS (see Files Maps Upload/Download tab)
Head north on Highway 19 from Campbell River toward Sayward. Drive past Roberts Lake turning left onto a gravel road Big Tree Main just past the 215 KM highway marker. Travel for approximately 10 mins until you come to BT500 and veer left. Follow BT500 until you come to the Pine Marten site on your right. You may encounter logging traffic on the roads from 5:00 am to 6:00 pm, 7-days-a-week.

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Trail information posted on: 01 / 06 / 2025

The 34 km trail corridor is being rehabilitated during 2025 and should be complete by the Fall. Please check the Facebook page Back Country Horsemen-NVI for status.

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