Kin Beach Park | BC Parks

Highlights in this park

Located in the Comox Valley on central Vancouver Island, Kin Beach Park offers a large day-use area with picnic facilities and a playground, as well as a campground. Kin Beach Park is a classified as a Class "C" park, whereby the park is managed by a local community board.

This small park overlooks the Strait of Georgia and offers scenic views of the mainland. Visitors head to Kin Beach to explore the rocky beach or enjoy a picnic under the shade of mature Douglas fir trees.

A large, open grassy field is another feature of this park, situated in a quiet residential section of Comox near the air force base. A small store selling snacks and toiletries is located next to the parking lot in the day-use area.

Know before you go

Advisories

Safety information

There are no developed trails at this park.
There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities at this park other than a large grassy area at the day-use portion of the park. There is no sani-station and dump in the park. Nearest facilities are Miracle Beach Park, or the Canadian Tire and Mohawk gas station in Courtenay.
The nearest boat launch is at Kitty Coleman Park and at Point Holmes.

Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.

Visit responsibly

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Reservation policies

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Maps and location

Getting there

Kin Beach Park is located in the Comox Valley on central Vancouver Island. This park can be reached from the top of Ryan Road in Comox, right before the entrance to 19 Wing Comox. Turn left on Little River Road then right on Kilmorley Road. Stay to the left until you reach the park. Nearby communities include Courtenay and the Comox Valley.

Camping

Frontcountry camping

There are 18 vehicle-accessible campsites at Kin Beach Park. Reservations are recommended. A small store selling snacks and toiletries is located next to the parking lot in the day-use area. There is a camping fee charged and can be confirmed by contacting the park caretaker.

Things to do

Swimming

There is no designated swimming area at this park however there are opportunities for ocean swimming. At high tide, tidal pools form providing a safe area for children to swim.

There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.

Canoeing

There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park. Paddlers can launch from the beach in the park.

Fishing

The waters around Kin Beach park are popular for angling. Salmon, rockfish and shellfish are the most popular species. 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 in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

Cycling

Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Kin Beach Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.

Facilities

Campfires

Fires are permitted at this park. You may bring your own, or purchase firewood from the park caretaker. 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 fire small. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking. Fires are not permitted on the beach.

Campfire bans may be in place. Before lighting a fire, check for bans or restrictions on BC Wildfire Service and on local or Indigenous government websites.

Drinking water

This park has three cold water taps, located at the day-use area and campground.

Picnic areas

Kin Beach Park has a large day-use and picnic area with a covered picnic shelter, picnic tables, grassy areas, pit toilets, fire pits, a woodstove, cold water taps and a tennis court. The day-use area also provides access to a rocky beach. A small store selling snacks and toiletries is located next to the parking lot in the day-use area.

Pit or flush toilets

Pit toilets are located in the camping and day-use areas. Toilets are closed during the off-season.

Playground

Kin Beach Park has a playground area with swings, teeter-totter, merry-go-round and a jungle gym.

Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples

BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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