Koksilah River Provincial Park

Koksilah River Provincial Park is a protected day-use area on southern Vancouver Island in British Columbia that preserves a stretch of the Koksilah River corridor. The park provides riverside access, informal swimming spots and short walking trails for local recreation.

The site is managed for public day use and river habitat protection rather than for camping or extensive backcountry facilities. Trail and picnic facilities are typically used in warmer months when the river is suitable for swimming or wading.

The park lies on southern Vancouver Island near the Cowichan Valley area, within driving distance of communities on the island and the regional centres on the eastern side of the island.

• Recreation tips: Day-use facilities provide river access for wading and informal swimming in summer, and there are short walking trails along the river corridor for picnic and nature visits.

Koksilah River Provincial Park is located on southern Vancouver Island, near Duncan and Shawnigan Lake. The park is typically accessed by car from Highway 1 or local roads; consult BC Parks for exact directions and access points.

• The park is small and best suited to short hikes and picnics-plan half-day visits rather than full-day expeditions.
• Check local seasonal flows before fishing or wading-the river's character changes with rainfall.
• Combine a visit with nearby Duncan or Cowichan for services and food.