BC Parks Home Ministry of Environment Home Ministry of Environment Home Government of BC
'
'
'
'
photo of Taylor Arm ' Taylor Arm Provincial Park
'
important info, warnings, alerts for park visitors
general overview of park, size, special features safety, park hazards, wildlife information, health risks
park location, parks nearby, how to get to the park history, cultural heritage, conservation, wildlife
maps of park and/or campground, trails, etc. Management Planning
campsite reservations, group and picnic site reservations images of the park
 

vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites wilderness, backcountry, walk-in camping group camping - 15 or more campers picnic, day-use facilities, no camping wheelchair accessiblity drinking water toilets showers sani-stations, sani-dumps firewood, campfires There are no electrical hook-ups in this park interpretive, educational programs
walking, hiking trails playgrounds swimming canoeing, kayaking power boats, boat launch fishing cycling, mountain biking, bicycling horses, horseback riding pets, domestic animals in parks Icon Legend- Green =Available Grey = Unavailable

wildlife viewing
winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating scuba, snorkelling windsurfing waterskiing hunting climbing, rock climbing spelunking, caving cabins, yurts, lodges click on green symbols for more information

 

Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

  • There are no park alerts at this time.

Park Info:

The main purpose of Taylor Arm Provincial Park is to provide group camping facilities close to the shores of Sproat Lake. The six group campsites at this park are located across the highway from the lake, connected via a trail that leads through a highway underpass.

This pleasantly wooded park has undeveloped beaches and two day-use areas – one on the shores of Sproat Lake at the end of the trail from the campground and the other at Camp 10, located ½ km west of the group campground parking lot down Hwy #4. A short trail from the Camp 10 parking lot also leads to the lake.

Top of Page

Park Size: 71 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

 

Location:

Taylor Arm Provincial Park is located 23 km northwest of Port Alberni on central Vancouver Island. The park is situated on Hwy #4, approximately 10 km past Sproat Lake Provincial Park.

Map/Brochure:

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

Top of Page

Nature & Culture:


Visitor Safety:

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

Top of Page

Reservations:For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.

Reservations are not accepted at this park, all campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. For parks that accept reservations or information on the reservation service, click here.

Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

Contact Information:

R.L.C. Enterprize Ltd.
E-mail address: office@rlcenterprize.com
Phone: (250) 474-1336

Top of Page

vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

This park has no individual campsites. There are 6 group campsites, all of which are vehicle accessible.

wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is not permitted at this park.

group camping - 15 or more campers

winter camping

 

 

 

There are 3 group campsites at this park, all of which are vehicle accessible and located across the highway from Sproat Lake. A trail to the lake and beach leads through a highway underpass and takes approximately 10 minutes. These group sites are reservable. Click here for reservation information. The park is open all year, and fees are collected from April 1 to October 15. During the off-season, campers must be self-sufficient.
Group Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
Youth Group Camping Fee: $50.00 per group / night

Campground 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.)

Apirl 1 - October 15
(Gate is closed during the off-season)
Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees: April 1 - October 15
Campground Reservable Dates: See reservations above
Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: approximately 50 in a group site setting
Number of Reservable Campsites, if applicable: (all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) See reservations above
Note: The above information is for the campground only. Park users can still walk into the park if conditions such as weather permit. Check the "Attention Visitor Notice" above for park alerts.

 

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

This park has two day-use/picnic areas, one accessible via a highway underpass from the parking lot. Facilities here are limited to a pit toilet. The other day-use area is at Camp 10, located ½ km west of the group campground parking lot down Hwy #4. Camp 10 has a small parking lot and a pit toilet. A short trail leads from the Camp 10 parking lot to Sproat Lake.

wheelchair accessibility

There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.

Top of Page
drinking water

A fresh water hand pump is located at the group campground. Water is shut off during the off-season.

toilets

This park has pit toilets at the two day-use areas and campground.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities. The nearest facilities are located at Canadian Tire in Port Alberni.

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 group campsite. Firewood can be purchased from the Park Facility Operator. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this 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.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
interpretive,  educational  programs

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

Top of Page
walking, hiking trails

There are two access trails to Sproat Lake - one at the group campground and one at Camp 10. Both trails take approximately 10 minutes. The group campsite access trail goes under a highway bridge. 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

This park does not have a playground.
swimming

Swimming opportunities exist in Sproat Lake, which can be accessed by trails from either the Camp 10 day-use area or the group campground. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

canoeing, kayaking

Paddling opportunities exist at this park, but visitors will have to walk down the trail to the lake (approximately 10 minutes) with their vessels. Camp 10 is the best location to set in canoes and kayaks.

power boats, boat launch

This park does not have a boat launch. The closest boat launch is at Sproat Lake Provincial Park.

fishing

There are opportunities for lake fishing at this park. Fishing is permitted as per provincial and federal fishing regulations and is subject to closures. 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

Cycling is permitted on roadways only. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

horses, horseback riding

No horses and/or horseback riding.

pets, domestic animals in parks Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash and under control at all times. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.

Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.

wildlife viewing

No wildlife viewing opportunities.

Top of Page

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

This park is closed to hunting.

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.

Top of Page

 

Footer Graphic Copyright Information Mail Us Privacy Information A Complete Site Map Search the Ministry's SiteDisclaimer
'''''