2026 Nootka Sound/Esperanza Inlet Reports

Hello Everyone!

I was wondering if I could get some advice about the Cougar Creek Campground. Our group of three are trying to plan our yearly fishing trip on the island and we’re hoping to get some info how busy the campsite gets on the August long weekend. We were planning on making to the site around Friday at noon on July 31 to stay till August 3. I understand it is first come first serve but we’re hoping to get some info if trying to find a place on July 31st would be a bad idea! Last year we did the same dates at Moutcha bay however they are fully booked for that weekend.

Thanks in advance!
 
Hello Everyone!

I was wondering if I could get some advice about the Cougar Creek Campground. Our group of three are trying to plan our yearly fishing trip on the island and we’re hoping to get some info how busy the campsite gets on the August long weekend. We were planning on making to the site around Friday at noon on July 31 to stay till August 3. I understand it is first come first serve but we’re hoping to get some info if trying to find a place on July 31st would be a bad idea! Last year we did the same dates at Moutcha bay however they are fully booked for that weekend.

Thanks in advance!
There's no way. Super busy spot.
 
Hello Everyone!

I was wondering if I could get some advice about the Cougar Creek Campground. Our group of three are trying to plan our yearly fishing trip on the island and we’re hoping to get some info how busy the campsite gets on the August long weekend. We were planning on making to the site around Friday at noon on July 31 to stay till August 3. I understand it is first come first serve but we’re hoping to get some info if trying to find a place on July 31st would be a bad idea! Last year we did the same dates at Moutcha bay however they are fully booked for that weekend.

Thanks in advance!
If they are still open try booking Tuta Marina in advance. Camping showers docks
 
Better of trying in Barkley sound just opened for booking this morning
Thanks everyone for the reply, we are considering the two options instead, option 1 is Bamfield for the July 31 dates at Secret Beach Campground, Poets Nook or Centennial. Second is Moutcha bay but the August 13th weekend. Let me know if anyone else has other recommendations!
 
Thanks everyone for the reply, we are considering the two options instead, option 1 is Bamfield for the July 31 dates at Secret Beach Campground, Poets Nook or Centennial. Second is Moutcha bay but the August 13th weekend. Let me know if anyone else has other recommendations!
If your going to do Bamfield then don’t leave Ucluelet out if the picture either. Remember it’s all the same fish that come swimming by so you’re not missing anything as far as that goes. Ukee has 3 options for camping I believe plus there are a couple up around Tofino as well.
 
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