Plumper Cove Marine Provincial Park
Park Small marine provincial park popular for boat anchorage
Marine park on Keats Island in Howe Sound, accessible by boat. Popular with boaters and campers for sheltered anchorage, forested campsites, kayaking and short shoreline walks.
Plumper Cove Marine Provincial Park is a small protected marine park on Keats Island in Howe Sound, British Columbia, focused on a sheltered sheltered cove used for anchorage and camping. The park preserves a natural shoreline and simple recreational facilities for boaters.
The cove offers moorage and a basic dock, shoreline campsites and a short day-use area; it is widely used by kayakers, small yachts and recreational boaters. On-island trails connect the cove to other parts of Keats Island, but facilities are minimal and camping is rustic.
The park was designated to protect a popular sheltered anchorage and to provide nearshore camping opportunities for marine users in Howe Sound. Management emphasizes low-impact, boat-based recreation.
Plumper Cove sits at the northwest end of Keats Island in Howe Sound, off the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia; the nearest mainland access points are at Horseshoe Bay and Gibsons, and the site is reached by private boat or water taxi.
- Access: Accessible only by boat or by a long hike across Keats Island, so visitors should plan for water transport and bring supplies.
- Marine recreation: Small, sheltered cove with moorage and rustic campsites makes the park popular with kayakers, yachts and day boaters from the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver area.
How to Get to Plumper Cove Marine Provincial Park #
Accessible only by boat. From Gibsons (Sunshine Coast) or Vancouver Island ferry terminals, private boats or water taxis can reach Keats Island and Plumper Cove. Plan pick-up and drop-off times carefully; tidal conditions affect landing.
Tips for Visiting Plumper Cove Marine Provincial Park #
- Access is primarily by boat - check tide and weather conditions and bring a reliable marine VHF or phone with local reception.
- Water taxi options from nearby Gambier or Keats Island can drop visitors at the cove; arrange pick-up times in advance.
- Steep trails and limited facilities mean visitors should pack out all trash and avoid open fires.
Best Time to Visit Plumper Cove Marine Provincial Park #
Summer is prime for marine access and camping; the park's marine character means water conditions matter for access.
Weather & Climate near Plumper Cove Marine Provincial Park #
Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1649 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (227 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (265 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (227 mm).
