Discovery of RDN camping at Descanso Bay
Local camping is the summer vacation style of people. Local residents who enjoy the outdoors have prompted because of rising fuel costs. By changing their long distance travel plans and check out the great spot in the backyard.
Larry McNabb, Chair of the RDN Regional Parks and Trails Advisory Committee says “We’re lucky enough to live in a place where there’s no need to burn tanks of fuel in order to have a fantastic camping experience”.
Descanso Bay on Gabriola Island, and at Horne Lake, Regional District of Nanaimo has two Campgrounds that fit the bill nicely, about 10 kilometers southwest of Bowser. In recent years, both campgrounds have grown steadily in popularity. Horne Lake showing a 25% occupancy increase in each of past three years, and Descano Bay attracting about 15% more campers annually.
From the Ferry Terminal on scenic Gabriola Island, Descanso Bay Regional Park is just a few minutes. Offering 32 sites on a beautiful 40-acre oceanfront property. For overnight campers the beautiful oceanfront setting makes a great home away from home. Two oyster bays provide many delights for boating and hiking visitors by day. Descanso Bay has a network of trails through a well established forest setting (adjacent to the 113 acre Cox Community Park).
There is Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park, Horne Lake Regional Park, Horne Lake. The Horne Lake Regional Park at the west end of Horne Lake, right next to Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park. This 260-acre Regional Park includes approximately three kilometers of Lake front and two kilometers of riverfront along the Qualicum River.
