BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Shingle Beach
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 29
- Hookups
- 29 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $20 CAD per night
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 102 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Texada Island
- Activities
- Swimming & bathing, Beach activities, Camping
About
An open grassy site along a beautiful pebble beach on the southwest facing side of Texada Island. Campsites are available in forested areas as well as overlooking the beach.
Campsites can be reserved and are also available on a first come, first-served basis. This is a CASH ONLY site and has on-site supervision. The site also features two log shelters that can be rented for groups and special events. For more information contact [email protected] or visit www.shinglebeachrec.ca
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, shelter, tent pads.
Getting there: Drive off the BC ferry from Westview in Powell River and follow Blubber Bay Road for 8.7 km, turn RIGHT on Gillies Bay Road and at 23.8 km turn LEFT on Shelter Point Road. At 24.1 km turn RIGHT onto Mouat Bay Road and follow the gravel road to 25.4 km and turn LEFT onto Texada Forest Service Road. Stay LEFT at 34.7 km, turn RIGHT at 35 km and at 37.3 km turn RIGHT onto the 500 metre access road leading into the Shingle Beach Recreation Site. NOTE: Odometer reading may vary from one vehicle to another.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 29° | 15° | 35° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 26° | 14° | 36° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 33° | 28° | 17° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 36° | 31° | 25° | 47° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 46° | 39° | 29° | 63° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 48° | 42° | 36° | 64° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 54° | 48° | 42° | 65° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 56° | 51° | 45° | 69° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 50° | 46° | 39° | 62° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 40° | 38° | 33° | 55° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 34° | 32° | 26° | 41° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 32° | 29° | 20° | 40° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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All public campgrounds in British Columbia · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-10. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.