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Ruckle
BC Parks Vancouver Island · British Columbia
what to expect
Ruckle Provincial Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the southern Gulf Islands. Pitch your tent in the grassy meadow overlooking Swanson Channel then lie back and relax, watching pleasure boats and ferries sail by in a stately and colourful parade. With its 7 kilometres of shoreline, rocky headlands and tiny coves and bays, Ruckle Park provides hours or even days of enjoyable exploration. A mixture of forest, field and shore habitats makes it one of the most productive wildlife viewing areas on Salt Spring Island. Watch for sea lions and killer whales out in the sea, and mink and river otter cavorting along the shoreline. Tidal pools are filled with a brightly-coloured world of crab, mussel, limpet, oyster, sculpin, starfish and more.
the basics
WaterFlush toiletsAccessible
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
No fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
what to bring
This list adapts to Ruckle. no showers means a travel towel;
common questions about Ruckle
- does Ruckle have electric hookups?
- No. Ruckle Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
- how far is Ruckle from Vancouver?
- Ruckle Provincial Park is 59 km from Vancouver. Use Google Maps for current drive times — they account for terrain, traffic, ferries, and closures we can't.
- do you need reservations at Ruckle?
- Yes. Ruckle Provincial Park is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
nearby places
Within ~100 km of Ruckle.
want to camp at Ruckle?
Cancellation alerts are coming. We’ll email when sites open up at this park.
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