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Schoen Lake Provincial Park
Attention Visitors – Important Notice!
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Campground closed for public safety during the rainy season
For public safety purposes, the campground is closed and the gate at the park boundary is locked during the rainy season, from November 1 to April 1. Also note that the campground will be closed if rainfall exceeds 100mm in a 24 hour period. Warning signs are posted in the park.
About This Park

With its superb scenery and countless opportunities for wilderness hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing, swimming and camping, Schoen Lake is one of the most beautiful parks on Vancouver Island.
Located northwest of Campbell River in the Nimpkish Valley, Schoen Lake is a little more primitive than some parks, but the chance to view nature in all its glory more than makes up for the lack of modern amenities.
You’ll find peace and quiet at your campsite in this wilderness park - one of the few that offers vehicle-accessible camping on northern Vancouver Island. Within the park’s protective boundaries are old-growth forests, waterways, meadows, small lakes and essential deer, Roosevelt elk and fish habitat.
Established Date: October 28, 1977
Park Size: 8,775 hectares
Know Before You Go
Stay Safe
- Caution: Near the campground is a log jam covering the outflow of Schoen lake flowing into the Davie River; swimmers should stay clear of this log jam as it is unstable and currents can be unsafe. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
Location and Maps
Nature and Culture
- History: Formerly a Canadian Forest Products recreation site, Schoen Lake Park was established in 1977 to protect and preserve natural values including representative landscape of the Vancouver Island Mountains, significant stands of old-growth forest and Roosevelt elk. Additional parkland was added in 1995. This section is referred to as the Davie River addition (259 ha).
- Conservation: The primary role of the Davie River addition is to protect old-growth forest values on a steeply sloping ridge, which is a significant portion of the viewscape for park visitors approaching from Highway 19. The area also protects glaciers, waterways, meadows, small lakes, and essential wildlife habitat for deer, elk and fish.
- Wildlife: The area protects wildlife habitat for deer, elk and fish.
Management Planning
- Management Planning Information
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Approved Management Plan [PDF]
Disclaimer:
This is not the original management planning product. This document has been scanned from the original format of the plan. It may contain some formatting changes, however the content is consistent with the original.
Activities Available at this Park

Canoeing

Cycling

Fishing

Hiking

Hunting

Pets on Leash

Swimming
There is no designated swimming area at this park, however visitors do swim in Schoen Lake.
Caution: Near the campground is a log jam covering the outflow of Schoen lake flowing into the Davie River; swimmers should stay clear of this log jam as it is unstable and currents can be unsafe. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

Winter Recreation
Facilities Available at this Park

Boat Launch

Campfires
While fires are allowed, we encourage visitors to conserve the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using stoves instead. Campers must use fire rings provided at each campsite.
To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park. 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.

Picnic Areas

Pit or Flush Toilets

Vehicle Accessible Camping

Walk-In/Wilderness Camping
