Tranquil Creek Park

Highlights in this park

Tranquil Creek Park is comprised of steep forested slopes and alpine meadows surrounding Paradise Lake, a pristine mountain lake at the head of Tranquil Creek. There are no trails in the park, however the open terrain allows for easy access from Paradise Lake into the alpine meadows.

Recreational opportunities include hiking and rustic camping in this very remote, hard to reach wilderness area. Access to the park is by float plane only.

Know before you go

Advisories

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

Visit responsibly

Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:

Maps and location

Getting there

Tranquil Creek Park is located in Clayoquot Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The park encompasses the headwaters of Tranquil Creek, which drains into the north side of Tofino Inlet, 8 km downstream. The park is accessible by float plane. Nearby communities include Tofino and Ucluelet.

Camping

Wilderness camping

There are no designated campsites at this park, however random wilderness camping is allowed. No facilities are provided and there is no fee.

Tranquil Creek Park is accessible year-round. There is no winter backcountry camping fee at this time. Please practice “Leave No Trace” camping ethics.

When visiting the backcountry, always follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. To learn more about staying safe in the backcountry, read our backcountry guide.

Winter camping

There are no designated campsites at this park, however random wilderness camping is allowed. No facilities are provided and there is no fee.

Tranquil Creek Park is accessible year-round. There is no winter backcountry camping fee at this time. Please practice “Leave No Trace” camping ethics.

Things to do

Swimming

There is no designated swimming area, however there are swimming opportunities in Paradise Lake. Please note that this is an alpine lake and the water is cold.

There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.

Hunting

Portions of this park are open to hunting for specific species. Hunters must have valid licences and tags. Please refer to current printed Hunting and Trapping Regulations and Synopsis publication for closures and regulations.

Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

Facilities

Campfires

While fires are allowed, we encourage visitors to conserve the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using stoves instead. If you must use a campfire, please practice “ Leave No Trace” camping ethics.

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.

About this park

History

This area was identified for protection in the Clayoquot Sound Land-Use Decision in 1995.

Conservation

The park includes steep forested slopes and alpine meadows surrounding a pristine mountain lake at the head of Tranquil Creek.

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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