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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

  • There are no park alerts for this park.

Park Info:

As a family holiday destination, few locations can beat popular Miracle Beach Provincial Park in the Comox Valley. A broad safe sandy beach on the ocean is the main attraction at Miracle Beach, which also features spacious private campsites, group camping facilities, a playground for the kids, hot showers, a large picnic area overlooking the water and a series of lovely trails winding through lush forest. At low tide, the beach features rich tide pools, perfect for observing a variety of marine life.

Located on the waterfront midway between Courtenay and Campbell River, this park provides easy access to both communities and a wealth of entertainment. On the beach, sandcastle building, sunning, swimming, exploring tide pools or just frolicking along the shore are all part of the Miracle Beach experience. And don’t miss the non-competitive annual sandcastle building day in June, where playful people of all ages create fantastic sculptures for all to enjoy. Nearby you’ll find horseback riding, golf, fishing and almost any other recreational activity you can imagine.

Miracle Beach is a very popular destination during the summer – campsites reservations are highly recommended. Next door to Miracle Beach is sandy Saratoga Beach. With its many resorts and campgrounds, Saratoga Beach is a good alternative if Miracle Beach is full. For your convenience the park has a concession managed by the Park Facility Operator.

Contact Information:

Osprey Parks Operations Ltd.
(North_Island)
E-mail address: ospreysilviculture@shaw.ca
Phone: (250) 248-9460

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Park Size: 137 hectares

Special Notes:

  • In your exploration, please remember to carefully place overturned rocks in their original position. Look but do not touch or remove any shells or marine organisms from the park.

Management Planning:

Location:

Miracle Beach Provincial Park is located 22 km north of Courtenay and 22 km south of Campbell River off Hwy 19a. From Hwy 19 take exit #144 (Hamm Road) to Hwy 19 (the Oceanside Route). Head north a short distance to Miracle Beach Drive, then drive 2 km straight into the park. Nearby communities include: Campbell River, Comox Valley, Merville.

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

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Nature & Culture:


Visitor Safety:

Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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Reservations:If reservable campsites are available at this park, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.

Campsite Reservations:
Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available.

Group Camp/Picnic Reservations:
Group campsite and/or group picnic site reservations are accepted at this park.

 

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

winter camping

 

 

 

This park offers vehicle accessible campsites, set in a second-growth forest of Douglas fir, alder, hemlock and maple. Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available.

Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $22.00 per party / night
Senior's Rate (during Shoulder Season only) : $11.00 per senior's couple / night
Winter Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $9.00 per party / night

Hours of Operation - All dates are subject to change without notice

Opening and Closing Campground Dates: (campground is accessible but may not offer full services such as water, security, etc.)

Year round
Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees: May 1 - September 30
Winter fee from October 1 - April 30; no services provided; self-sufficient.
Campground Reservable Dates: May 14 - September 15
Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: 201
Number of Reservable Campsites, if applicable: (all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) 140
Note: The Park is open year round unless inaccessible due to weather conditions, especially during the off-season. If the park or campground are closed for other reasons, information is noted in the Attention Visitor Notice at the top of this page.

 

wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

 

There are 4 walk-in/cycle in campsites at this park, available on a first-come, first- served basis.

group camping - 15 or more campers

There are 10 group campsites at this park, located in an open grassy field well back of the campground. Facilities include pit toilets, fire rings, fresh water and picnic tables. Click here for reservation information.
Group Camping Fee: $22.00 per party / night
Youth Group Camping Fee: $50.00 per group / night

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

This park has two day-use/picnic areas. The south parking lot will lead you to a day- use area on the beach with a covered, semi-enclosed picnic shelter with two gas barbeques, picnic tables, change building with flush toilets, an information shelter and a large parking area. The north parking lot will lead you to nature trails, the Black Creek Estuary and beach. Pit toilets and an info shelter are located at the parking lot.
Day-use Area Vehicle Parking Fee: $5.00 per vehicle / day or $1.00 per vehicle for the first hour.

Please note: dogs are prohibited during summer months at the south beach day-use area. A dog walking trail is designated at the north beach day-use area.

wheelchair accessibility

The flush toilet/change house at the south beach day-use area is wheelchair accessible. The shower building at the campground is also wheelchair accessible, as are several pit toilets located throughout the park. A ramp at the south beach day-use area will allow wheelchairs access to the beach under the right tide conditions.

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drinking water

Cold water taps are located throughout the campground. Taps are shut off during the off-season.

toilets Pit toilets are located throughout the park. A flush toilet/change house is located at the south beach day-use area. Flush toilets are also located in 5 areas of the campground.
showers

There is one hot shower building at this park, located in the center of the campground, including one separate wheelchair accessible shower stall. Showers are for registered campers only.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

A sani-station/dump is available during the collecting season.
Sani-station Use Fee: $2.00 per discharge

firewood, campfires

While fires are allowed, we encourage visitors to conserve the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using stoves instead. Campfire rings are provided at each campsite, as well as communal ring for the group campsite.

Firewood can be purchased from the Park Facility Operator. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary. Gathering firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park damages vegetation and ground cover and is a ticketable offence under the Park Act. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil. You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking.

BC Parks do not have electrical hook-ups BC Parks do not have electrical hook-ups.
interpretive,  educational  programs

Miracle Beach Provincial Park has an open air amphitheater and interpretive centre. Programs are held during July and August.

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walking, hiking trails

There are about 2 km of walking trails in the park. Trails lead from the campground and day-use parking lots through second-growth and some old-growth forest. The majority of the trails start at the north beach parking lot. Some follow the Black Creek and the Estuary at the northwest end of the park. A dog-walking trail is designated and accessible from the north beach parking lot.

For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.

playgrounds

There is an adventure playground at this park, located in the campground next to the gatehouse.
swimming, lifeguards

Wide sandy beaches make for good ocean swimming. The beach has rocky areas with barnacles and shells; footwear is recommended. The most popular swimming area is located at the south beach day-use area. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

canoeing, kayaking

Canoeing and kayaking are welcome at this park. Please familiarize yourself with ocean currents prior to paddling in this area.

power boats, boat launch

This park does not have a boat launch. The nearest boat launches are located north of the park at Pacific Playgrounds and Salmon Point Resort, within 10 km.

fishing

There are opportunities for salt water and fresh water fishing at this park. Fishing is permitted as per provincial and federal fishing regulations. All anglers should check the current regulations issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada prior to fishing. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Bicycles must keep to roadways and are not permitted on park trails. A bike rack is located next to the change house at the south beach day-use area and at the shower building in the campground. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

horses, horseback riding

During the winter, horses are only allowed on the road between the gatehouse and group site. Horses are not permitted on any other trails within the park. Commercial trail riding operations are located in the vicinity of the park.

pets, domestic animals in parks
  • During the summer months, dogs are only allowed on designated trails starting at the north beach parking lot. Dogs must be on a least at all times.
  • During the winter months, dogs are allowed on all trails in the park but must be on a leash and under control at all times. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.
wildlife viewing

A viewing platform and fish weir located near the BC Parks office at the entrance to the park provides an interesting opportunity to view the Black Creek, particularly in the spring and fall when salmon are spawning. Interpretive signage at this location offers information about the fish weir. Miracle Beach is also a good place for bird watching, and from the beach visitors have excellent views out over the Strait of Georgia.

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winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

No winter recreation opportunities.

scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.

waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.

hunting

No hunting in the park.

climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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