2025 Nootka Sound/Esperanza Inlet Reports

[Hot-Streak]

I would definitely not pull a boat over the Head Bay FSR in a minivan. The campground is good but its a hike down to the docks. There are a decent amount of stairs involved, or a long walk down the road. If you need to bring gear of any significance between the camp site and the boat, you'll probably want to drive it down.

good info about how far the site is from the docks. Cougar creek was an easy walk to the boats.

 

[pescador]

good info about how far the site is from the docks. Cougar creek was an easy walk to the boats.

Dust. Be prepared for lots of dust mid summer. On the road.

 

[Dogbreath]

Dust. Be prepared for lots of dust mid summer. On the road.

Greasy dust-like You Never Saw.

 

[donnie d]

Greasy dust-like You Never Saw.

Mud is much preferred. I did that once when it was dry. Never again.

 

[adbk]

Camped at moutcha bay resort with my dad last year. Power is good, my dad has a pleasureway sprinter van and it powered everything in it no problem. Road to moutcha was fine....but I wouldn't recommend doing the road down to the launch in a minivan, it's steep and can be loose, I can see a minivan having issues with a trailer going up it. I was in a 1500 Ram last year towing our old 17' whaler up it and had some slipping. The stairs down are fine if you're fit. If you're not, it's a slog. My dad has bad knees so we'd shuttle him up and down from the site. Bathrooms and showers are nice and the campground is well kept. Moorage is a must.