Set in the old-growth forest, the riverside and secluded Quatse River Campground on the Quatse River's bank is an ideal place for camping just a short distance away from Port Hardy and Bear Cove Ferry Terminal. The campground has perfect privacy with a green and treed atmosphere where campers would have peacetime away from the bustle of town in the wilderness.
Tent sites and RV sites are provided in the campground within the diversities of wild Flora and Fauna. Some campsites are riverfront and some just a short walk away. The campground provides 62 campsites with water and electricity.
Visitors would spend their time touring and enjoying interpretive displays offered by Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre. Have a delicious dish of Chinook and Coho for dinner after a day exploring the wonderful forest at local rivers. Access to Hardy Bay is available by a boat ramp five minutes to the campground.
Quatse River campground is located in the north of Vancouver Island, minutes away from Port Hardy. It is an ideal place for those seeking camping in the wilderness and secluded areas. There are lots to explore and taking in incredible sights after spending some time lounging in the campground. Enjoying the views while walking the 2.5 km (1.5 miles) riverside trail or seeing the wildlife beauties in the estuary would be great while camping in the Quatse River Campground.
Beaver Harbour Park is about 5 km (3.1 miles) to the southeast worth visiting with its nearby Rotary Pavilion. It offers a clean and secluded area with full facilities for visitors to have a perfect time camping there. Storey's Beach, a sandy beach by Beavers Harbour Park, offers a hot strolling place and is more superior when the tide goes out. The beach offers a nice family picnic area with Rotary Pavilion, and visitors would have a nice time spending in Fort Rupert Curling Club and exploring the forested area. 5 km (3.1 miles) to the northeast locates Carrot Park in Port Hardy, with a walkway by the water stretching ahead. The nearby campgrounds are Wildwoods Campsite 2 km (1.2 miles) with Port Hardy RV Resort & Log Cabins one km to the east and Northern Vancouver Island Salmon Enhancement Assn to the west.
The average temperature in the Quatse River Campground is about 8°C (46.4°F). It experiences the coldest months in December and January with a maximum temperature of 6°C (42.8°F) and a minimum temperature of 1°C (33.8°F). The warmest month is August, with a maximum temperature of 18°C (64.4°F) and a minimum temperature of 10°C (50°F). The high rate of precipitation is from September to April. Snowfall is from October to May.