Backwoods Camping Southern Vancouver Island

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Backwoods Camping Southern Vancouver Island

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Can anybody recommend a good location to do some van camping in southern vancouver island? I was thinking about doing the diversion reservoir up forbay rd near jordan river.

Anybody else know some good spots they'd be willing to share? A spot decently remote with a great view would be ideal.

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Ended up going to Sunny Daze campground on Renfrew Rd.

Don't know if anybody else has been there but it was a unique experience. The guy that runs the place was definitely a character, and I mean that with the upmost respect. Had a great time here and would recommend it to everybody here that's looking for camping in this area (Shawnigan lake area).

Here are a few pictures of the wizard carvings around his site:

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Whoa... nice treasure trove, good find.

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Would be an excellent place for a island Delica meet down the road. The guy who owned the land was crazy about my van.

If anybody wants directions or contact info PM me.
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While the carvings are cool I think it would be better if done on dead wood.
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the trees will survive.

I'm more worried about walking around in the dark and finding one of those carvings looking right at you. darkness can play many games with a person.
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sigurross wrote:If anybody wants directions or contact info PM me.
Hey Jason. We're heading over to the island for a few days this weekend and hitting the coast. Contact info would be appreciated. fired off a pm. cheers
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