Koksilah River Park is located west of Shawnigan Lake on southern Vancouver Island.
Adjacent to the Koksilah River, this undeveloped park in the Vancouver Island Forest Reserve offers good hiking, fishing and swimming opportunities. Spend an afternoon picnicking near the scenic surroundings of the Koksilah River and Canyon.
This park is used mainly on weekends by residents of southern Vancouver Island, who come to the park to hike on the rustic trails and enjoy the river viewscape.
Koksilah River Park has no developed trails, however there are a number of good existing routes that lead to the river and throughout the forest and park.
There is no designated swimming area at this park. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
Fishing is permitted in the Koksilah River 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.
Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. 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.
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 Koksilah River 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.
Koksilah River Park is located 7km west of Shawnigan Lake, on Southern Vancouver Island. Turn west off Hwy #1 at Shawnigan/Mill Bay Road in Mill Bay. Follow the road to Shawnigan Lake, then turn right onto Shawnigan Lake Road. Renfrew Road, a logging road, provides access to the park. Nearby communities include Shawnigan Lake, Cowichan Bay, Mill Bay and Duncan.
This park proudly operated by:
K2 Cowichan Park Services Ltd.
k2cowichan@shaw.ca
1 877 559-2115
k2parks.ca
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.