BC Government News Release: New Facilities Opening at Juan de Fuca Provincial Park

People visiting Juan de Fuca Park can soon enjoy more campsites and new accessible washrooms and showers at China Beach Campground. The expansion project, carried out by BC Parks in collaboration with the Pacheedaht First Nation, saw the addition of thirteen new campsites to the popular campground, bringing the total number of campsites to 125.

Eight of the new campsites are drive-in tent sites; the remaining five sites are walk-in. Two accessible-shower and flush-toilet buildings are also part of the project, which incorporates universal design standards where possible.

The campground is scheduled to open May 15. Reservations for the new sites open May 1 for arrivals between May 15 and Sept. 1, 2025. After that, reservations will be available on a four-month rolling window.

These new sites are part of a $2.3 million expansion that also included the addition of 33 campsites in spring 2024 and upgrades to the nearby day-use parking area at China Beach coming in fall 2025. The new parking area will have approximately 45 new stalls, a dedicated space for RVs and a turnaround area for large vehicles to better accommodate the increasing number of visitors. A service centre with a pit toilet, bike racks and an information shelter is also part of the project.

The China Beach Campground and day-use parking-lot expansion is part of a five-year, $21.5-million investment from the province to increase and improve opportunities for outdoor recreation throughout British Columbia. Upgrades include new campsites and trails, improvements to existing facilities and accessibility improvements.

Read the full news release: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025ENV0017-000383