9995 Finn Bay Road, Powell River A, British Columbia, Canada
Campground Transportation Desolation Sound
What/Where/How
WHAT
We provide marine transportation to British Columbia's Desolation Sound and the surrounding area. BC offers the most amazing water access only campsites, and with the environment in mind we use landing craft vessels to minimize environmental impact when accessing the 'shoreline.
WHERE
We depart from Finn Bay, Lund to the following BC Park Campgrounds below. Our transportation hub is located at 9995 Finn Bay Road, Lund, BC. If you are traveling to/from another destination, we would be happy to provide you with a quote. Secure parking available onsite. ($8 a Day, $50 a week)
HOW
Our Transport Canada certified commercial vessels carry first aid kits and safety equipment as designated by BC Parks and the Canadian Coast Guard. We will assist in loading and unloading your camping equipment and kayaks into our vessels for safe transportation.
WHY
We are a small family-run indigenous business that works with groups and individuals to provide access to remote areas to enjoy BC's amazing wilderness.
Need a quote for transportation to/from Desolation Sounds please email us as we are ready to move you. Contact us at dispatch@savaryislandferry.com.
Pricing below is from our marine operation centre in Finn Bay. 9995 Finn Bay Road, Lund, BC, V0N2G0.
May 2021-Sept 2021 we offer daily passenger service to the following campsites area's:
Departing Daily at 8am
In order of Dropoff: (Price each way)
Departing Finn Bay, Lund 9995 Finn Bay, Lund
Copland Island Campground $65.00 per passenger (15 min trip)
Sarah Point $75 per passenger (20 min trip)
Feather Cove Campsite $82.50 per passenger (25 min trip)
Curme Island Campsites $100 per passenger (35 Min Trip)
Tenedos Bay Campground $125 per passenger (45 min trip)
Daily Pickup's Starting at approx: 9:30 am
Tenedos Bay Campground $125 per passenger (45 min trip)
Curme Island Campsites $100 per passenger (35 Min Trip)
Feather Cove Campsite $82.50 per passenger (25 min trip)
Sarah Point $75 per passenger (20 min trip)
Copland Island Campground $65.00 per passenger (15 min trip)
Departing Daily at 4:30pm
In order of Dropoff: (Price each way)
Departing Finn Bay, Lund 9995 Finn Bay, Lund
Copland Island Campground $65.00 per passenger (15 min trip)
Sarah Point $75 per passenger (20 min trip)
Feather Cove Campsite $82.50 per passenger (25 min trip)
Curme Island Campsites $100 per passenger (35 Min Trip)
Tenedos Bay Campground $125 per passenger (45 min trip)4:30pm
We also have tenting spots on-site for pre/post departure if required.
Departing Daily back to Finn Bay at 5:30pm
We can supply water, ice, firewood, or supplies to these campgrounds daily as needed. Please see our online store for options. Garbage ($1.25/lb) and returnable cans/bottles can also be removed with pickup and drop off's. Email your requests to dispatch@ucallwehaulmarine.com.
We hope to see you on the water very soon.
Cargo Services
- Ice Delivery
- Garbage Pickup
- Fresh Water
- Emergency Evacuation
- Logistical Support
Remote Camping - Charter Rates
Tenedos Bay Campsite
Feather Cove Campsite
Tenedos Bay Campsite
$ 250 Each Way (Up to 4 passengers)
Distance: 22.5 km from Okeover Harbor. 24 from Lund Harbour
Access: The kayak access to the Tenedos Bay camping area is excellent.
Features: This protected harbour offers excellent refuge from weather and winds for boaters. This is a very popular anchorage for boaters. There is a large camping area which is suitable for large groups. Fires are permitted in this location. You must use the designated fire rings and bring your own firewood. There is access to fresh water at a small creek near this campsite. All water must be treated!
Facilities: 3 tent pads, grassy area for camping and an outhouse. Camping is permitted on grassy areas at this designated campsite.
Notices: Fires are permitted in designated fire rings only at Tenedos Bay and Roscoe Bay. Firewood is not provided. It is an offense under the Park Act to remove wood from the park. (for a fire)
Sarah Point Campsite
Feather Cove Campsite
Tenedos Bay Campsite
$ 200 Each Way - using our Landing Craft for safer disembarkment
(Up to 3 passengers) $50 Additional Passengers
Distance: 11 km north of Lund Harbour. 14 km from Okeover Harbour.
Access: The kayak access to the campsite is difficult due to steep granite bluffs. This camping area, at the north end of the Sunshine Coast Trail, was primarily intended for hikers at the beginning or the end of the Sunshine Coast Trail; however, it can be used by kayakers if access is suitable. There is a boulder beach access about 400 m to the south of the camping area.
Features: The campsites offer spectacular views of Georgia Strait. The south facing campsites gets great sun exposure and views of the sunset. This campsite is centrally located in Desolation Sound, and is an ideal base camp for exploring the area. Due to the difficult landing sites, it may less populated at this campsite than others in the park.
Facilities: 3 tent pads and an outhouse. Please bring personal toilet paper for the open-air-privy experience.
Notices: No fires. The vegetation is extremely dry due to shallow soils and wind exposure. Please stay on designated routes to protect the sensitive ecosystem values. Sarah Point is exposed to southerly, westerly, and northerly winds. The winds and waters near the point can be difficult to navigate in a kayak. Please check weather forecast to ensure a safe trip.
Feather Cove Campsite
Feather Cove Campsite
Curme Island EAST Campsite
$ 200 Each Way (Up to 4 passengers)
Distance: 12 km from Okeover Harbour. 13 km from Lund Harbour.
Access: The kayak access to the Feather Cove campsite is excellent. There is a long sloping beach and lots of room for storing kayaks.
Features: The campsites offer views of Desolation Sound and the Redonda Islands. This campsite is well protected from southerly and westerly winds.
Facilities: 9 tent pads, and an outhouse. Please bring personal toilet paper for the open-air-privy experience.
Notices: No fires. The vegetation is extremely dry due to shallow soils and wind exposure. Please stay on designated routes to protect the sensitive ecosystem values. Hare Point is a good alternative to Feather Cove only 2.5 km away.
Curme Island EAST Campsite
CURME ISLAND South CAMPSITE
Curme Island EAST Campsite
$ 225 Each Way (Up to 4 passengers)
Distance: 19 km from Lund Harbour. 21 km from Okeover Harbour.
Access: The kayak access to the Curme East campsite is very good. There is a good haul out spot on the west side of the island.
Features: The campsites offer spectacular views of Desolation Sound and the Coast Range Mountains. This campground is centrally located in Desolation Sound, and is an ideal base camp for exploring the area. This is the most popular camping destination in Desolation Sound. You must have a contingency plan if the Curme Island tent pads are full. Bold Head campsite is only 2 km away.
Facilities: 12 tent pads, a shared picnic area and an outhouse. There are also outhouses on south and west Curme Islands. You can walk to Curme West on a low tide.
Notices: No fires. The vegetation is extremely dry due to shallow soils and wind exposure. Please stay on designated routes to protect the sensitive ecosystem values. There is a long exposed paddle to reach the Curme Islands. Please check weather forecast to ensure a safe trip.
CURME ISLAND South CAMPSITE
CURME ISLAND South CAMPSITE
CURME ISLAND South CAMPSITE
$ 225 Each Way (Up to 4 passengers)
Distance: 19 km from Lund Harbour. 21 km from Okeover Harbour.
Access: The kayak access to the Curme South campsite is very good. There are numerous haul out spots around the island.
Features: The campsites offer spectacular views of Desolation Sound. The south facing campsites gets great sun exposure and the sunset. This campsite is centrally located in Desolation Sound, and is an ideal base camp for exploring the area. This is the most popular camping destination in Desolation Sound. You must have a contingency plan if the Curme Island tent pads are full. Bold Head campsite is only 2 km away.
Facilities: 8 tent pads, and an outhouse.
Notices: No fires. The vegetation is extremely dry due to shallow soils and wind exposure. Please stay on designated routes to protect the sensitive ecosystem values. There is a long exposed paddle to reach the Curme Islands. Please check weather forecast to ensure a safe trip.
CURME ISLAND WEST CAMPSITE
CURME ISLAND South CAMPSITE
CURME ISLAND South CAMPSITE
$ 225 Each Way (Up to 4 passengers)
Distance: 19 km from Lund Harbour. 21 km from Okeover Harbour.
Access: The kayak access to the West Curme campsite is very good. There are numerous haul out spots on the east side of the island.
Features: The campsites offer spectacular views of Desolation Sound. The south facing campsites get great sun exposure and the sunset. This campsite is centrally located in Desolation Sound, and is an ideal base camp for exploring the area. This is the most popular camping destination in Desolation Sound. You must have a contingency plan if the Curme Island tent pads are full. Bold Head campsite is only 2 km away.
Facilities: 9 tent pads, and an outhouse.
Notices: No fires. The vegetation is extremely dry due to shallow soils and wind exposure. Please stay on designated routes to protect the sensitive ecosystem values. There is a long exposed paddle to reach the Curme Islands. Please check weather forecast to ensure a safe trip.