Widgeon Creek Campground
Quarry Rd, Coquitlam, BC V0N 3Z0, Canada
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About This Campsite
Widgeon Creek Campground
Widgeon Creek Campground is a serene backcountry retreat accessible only via watercraft. Located at the end of a picturesque paddle up the Widgeon Creek and Slough, it offers a remote escape for campers looking to immerse themselves in nature. The campsite is particularly popular among paddlers using canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs).
Key Information
- Address: Not specified
- City: Not specified
- Rating: Not given
- Total User Ratings: Not given
- Tags: Campground, Lodging, Park, Point of Interest, Establishment
Features and Amenities
The campground features several key amenities aimed at enhancing camper convenience and safety:
- Bear-proof food lockers for storing food securely.
- Two pit toilets, ensuring basic sanitary facilities.
- Approximately 12 campsites located both along the shoreline and within the forest.
- Campsite platforms to avoid wet or muddy conditions.
Camping Tips
Based on user reviews, here are some tips and considerations for your visit:
- Paddle Safely: Be mindful of boaters, as some can be reckless. Consider paddling close to high tide to avoid shallow areas where you might need to walk your gear.
- Garbage: There are no garbage facilities, so it's essential to pack out all your trash to preserve the natural beauty of the area.
- Bear Safety: Use the bear-proof storage areas provided to avoid bear encounters.
- Water Treatment: Bring a method to treat creek water for drinking, as there is no treated water supply.
- No Campfires: Campfires are not allowed, so bring a camping stove for cooking.
Things to Do
The area around the campground is rich with activities for nature enthusiasts:
- Paddling: Enjoy the paddle up to the campground, navigating the tranquil waters of Widgeon Creek and Slough.
- Hiking: A 45-minute hike from the campground leads to the scenic Widgeon Falls.
- Fishing: While fishing is allowed, it seems to be hit or miss, particularly in late August as per user feedback.
Overall Thoughts
Widgeon Creek Campground is a wonderful destination for those looking to enjoy a more primitive camping experience with the added excitement of a water adventure. It tends to be busy during the daytime, especially on sunny weekends, but offers a peaceful retreat in the early morning and late evening hours. Remember to adhere to the "Leave No Trace" principles to maintain the pristine environment.
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Reviews
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Matthew Unger
09/02/2024
Beautiful little paddle up the Widgeon Creek. You launch at Grand Narrows across the mouth of Pitt Lake. Be careful for boaters, most are going recklessly fast. We watched one intentionally swamp a couple of canoes and race off laughing. Once you get into Widgeon Slough bear right into Widgeon Creek. Then stay left at every fork. If you go within 2 hours of low tide you will have a lot of spots you will need to walk your gear upstream. Strongly recommend going close to high tide. Once at the site, it was crowded during the day on a long weekend (we counted almost 100 canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards). By dusk, it was much less crowded and a nice little campsite with 9 food cages for bear safety and two outhouses. There is no road access unless you are a park ranger. Fishing in late August yielded nothing.
K Kennedy
09/08/2024
Take nothing but pictures & leave nothing but footprints. Pack out all garbage. I'll say it again - there is no garbage collection, facility, recycling, nothing! Pack out your garbage! Use of the provided bear-proof storage areas is mandatory for safety. This place is riddled with SUPs, kayaks, canoes & people especially on sunny weekends; hence, another reminder to pack out your garbage.
LL
07/27/2024
Awesome landscape, some very shallow areas at some points. I had to walk my kayak briefly, and that’s was supposed to be highish tides.
Angela Jeffery
04/23/2021
Nice area accessible by kayak/ canoe/ paddleboard. The water was quite shallow at several points so I don't know if you could paddle in year-round. The tent platforms are handy to make sure you don't wake up in a puddle or muddy mess. Clean facilities and well maintained campsite. The bear proof food lockers are great.
70s Guy
06/06/2021
Excellent backcountry campground accessible via kayak / Canoe/ SUP from Grant Narrows boat launch on Pitt Lake. Bear lockers, 2 pit toilets, and a fair number (12?) of campsites along the shoreline and in the forest. As this is a backcountry site users will need a method to treat their own water from the creek for drinking as well as a camping stove. There are NO CAMPFIRES permitted in this area. The campground is heavily used by daytrippers between 10am and 6pm and a 45 minute hike from the campground leads to Widgeon Falls. During the early morning/ late evening Widgeon Creek is a truly special place. If you are going to visit ensure you follow the "Leave No Trace" ethic and PACK IT IN PACK IT OUT!