Reservations are not accepted for individual campsites at this park and all campsites function as first come, first served. Reservations can be made for the group picnic site through the BC Parks reservations system. 

This park does not have a boat launch. There are eight mooring buoys and six dock mooring slips. A rocky patch at a depth of about half a metre chart datum is situated about 25 m off the end of the central mooring float. There is no garbage service.

The campsites are marine access only. There are 20 packed dirt and gravel campsites. Facilities include four pit toilets and a drinking water handpump.

Park visitors may access these sites by ferry and hiking in. The island is serviced by BC Ferries from the Langdale terminal to Keats Landing. From the wharf at Keats Landing, follow the gravel road past Keats Camp towards Eastbourne until you reach an older BC Hydro building.

There is a small trailhead just past the building. Follow the yellow markers to the marine park. The hike is along a well established 3 km trail leading northwards to the park. With minimal gear, this hike takes approximately forty minutes. Please respect all private landowner signage. There is no garbage service therefore you must pack out your own garbage. 

For information on the BC seniors’ rate, see the camping fees page.

Winter camping is permitted in this park, but campsites have limited services. The water handpump is not available in winter months (mid September to mid May), so visitors must bring their own water.

Firewood can be purchased from the park operator in some parks or you can bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary.  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.

To preserve vegetation and ground cover, collection of wood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park including the foreshore is prohibited. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.

This park has a day-use and picnic area. There are pit toilets available. There are no covered shelters or change houses. There is a grassy area. Most picnic tables have barbeque attachments, bring your own briquettes. Dogs are permitted on the beach but must be on a leash. Group picnic site reservations are accepted at this park. 
 

There is a 3 km trail that leads to the Keats Landing foot ferry terminal and a 1 km loop trail around the park. 

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.

There is ocean swimming available. The water is cold and the beach is mostly pebbles with some sandy areas. Be aware of changing tides and and that there are no roped off swimming areas. This area is very busy with power boats. Swimming and diving from the wharf is not permitted. There are no lifeguards on duty.

There are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at this park. Kayakers will often access this park from Horseshoe Bay and the Sunshine Coast. There is camping that can be accessed by boat. The nearest kayak and canoe rentals are in Gibsons.

There are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at this park. Kayakers will often access this park from Horseshoe Bay and the Sunshine Coast. There is camping that can be accessed by boat. The nearest kayak and canoe rentals are in Gibsons.

Tidal water fishing is available. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash 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 the potential for problems with bears and other wildlife.

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

Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Plumper Cove Marine 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.