Katherine Lake and Campground
(Area A: Garden bay/pender harbour)
The Katherine Lake Campground will open for overnight camping on June 24. Campsites are reserved for BC residents only. We will begin taking reservations on June 19 at 9:00 a.m. To make a reservation, please call 604-883-9557. Please note that you will need to leave a detailed message and we will call you back in the order of received calls.
Visitors are expected to respect campground and playground closures within the park.
Public washrooms at the park are cleaned and disinfected on a daily basis. Visitors to the area are advised to follow provincial health guidelines – stay two metres apart from one another, wash or sanitize your hands, and do not touch your face. If you are sick, please do not visit.
The Sunshine Coast Regional District is doing everything we can to ensure our parks are safe.
Katherine Lake is a popular swimming spot to enjoy for a day, or as part of a camping trip.
Location: North of Pender Harbour, turn left off Highway 101 onto Garden Bay Road. Continue 5.5 kms on Garden Bay Road. Katherine Lake sign post is on your right.
Area: 37.0 hectares (91.4 acres)
Amenities: Picnic facilities, sandy swimming beach, small playground, fishing, non-motorized boating, 26 RV spots and 10 campsites, washroom facilities with showers and an onsite caretaker.
Check in time: 2:00 p.m.
Check out time: 11:00 a.m.
There is a maximum of six people per campsite or a maximum of 2 - three man tents or 1 - six man tent per campsite. Certain exceptions can be made, please discuss options with the caretaker.
The campground is suited for young families, we ask that you respect the peace and quiet of others and keep noise to a minimum at all times. Designated quiet time is 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Camping fees payable by Visa, MasterCard, debit, cash or cheque are payable at check in: $18.00 per night per party and $22.00 for an RV site.
Map: Katherine Lake