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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
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.
Nature & Culture:
Visitor
Safety: Visitor
Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)
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.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
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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.)
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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
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There
are 4 walk-in/cycle in campsites at this park, available
on a first-come, first- served basis.
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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
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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.
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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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Cold water taps are located throughout the campground.
Taps are shut off during the off-season.
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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. |
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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.
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A
sani-station/dump is available during the collecting
season.
Sani-station
Use Fee: $2.00 per discharge
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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.
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BC
Parks do not have electrical hook-ups. |
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Miracle
Beach Provincial Park has an open air amphitheater
and interpretive centre. Programs are held during
July and August.
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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.
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There
is an adventure playground at this park, located in
the campground next to the gatehouse. |
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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.
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Canoeing and kayaking are welcome at this park. Please
familiarize yourself with ocean currents prior to paddling
in this area.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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- 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.
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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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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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No
hunting in the park. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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