There’s something truly special about waking up at Green Point Campground — the salt in the air, the distant crash of the surf, and the mist rising off the rainforest.
Perched on a forested bluff above Long Beach, between Tofino and Ucluelet, this is one of those places that captures everything people love about Vancouver Island’s west coast — raw nature, quiet luxury, and that grounding feeling of being small beside the sea.
Green Point sits inside Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, surrounded by towering Sitka spruce, mossy old-growth, and the rhythmic heartbeat of the ocean below.
From your campsite, you can walk down the trail through the forest and step right onto Long Beach — 16 kilometers of wild, surf-pounded sand that seems to stretch forever.
Here, time slows. The world feels softer. You can breathe again.
Camping at Green Point
Green Point is a national park campground, which means it’s beautifully maintained, peaceful, and thoughtfully designed to blend with the surrounding rainforest.
Sites: 94 vehicle-accessible campsites + 20 walk-in tent sites (some ocean-view, others tucked deep in the trees).
Facilities: Flush toilets, hot showers, potable water, food lockers, and firewood available for purchase.
RV Friendly: Sites accommodate small to mid-size RVs and campervans (no hookups).
Accessibility: Several sites and washrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Pets: Allowed on leash (and they’ll love the beach walks).
It’s the perfect mix of wild and comfortable — nature with just enough convenience to make it easy to stay for a while.
(Reservations open early each spring through Parks Canada — and they sell out fast!)
The Beach: Long, Wild, and Unforgettable
Green Point gives you direct access to Long Beach, one of Canada’s most iconic stretches of coastline.
Walk down in the morning, and you’ll find the sand smooth and untouched except for a few gull tracks and driftwood lines. By afternoon, surfers ride the waves while families explore tide pools and beachcombers collect treasures brought in by the tide.
At sunset, the beach turns gold — the kind of light that makes everything feel sacred.
(Tip: Bring a thermos of coffee for sunrise or a blanket for sunset — you won’t want to miss either.)
Trails + Things to Do Nearby
The area around Green Point is full of easy-to-moderate hikes, perfect for exploring between beach walks.
From Campground:
Schooner Cove Trail (2 km round trip): Wooden boardwalks through lush rainforest to a secluded beach — pure magic at low tide.
Long Beach Loop: Wander the shoreline north or south and find your own stretch of solitude.
Nearby:
Rainforest Trail: Two short loops with raised boardwalks — a must-see for old-growth lovers.
Combers Beach Trail: Quiet, dramatic views, and driftwood-strewn shores.
Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre: Learn about local ecology, coastal life, and Nuu-chah-nulth history.
Wildlife + Nature
This coast is alive — with everything from bald eagles to black bears.
Keep your eyes open for:
Grey whales (migrating spring & fall)
Sea otters bobbing in the kelp beds
Ravens and shorebirds weaving through the wind
Bears and wolves — store food properly
At night, you’ll hear the ocean’s pulse mixed with the quiet songs of frogs and the wind in the trees.
Nearby Adventures
Green Point is the perfect base for exploring the Pacific Rim coast:
Tofino (20 km north): Surfing, coffee, galleries, and whale watching tours.
Ucluelet (20 km south): The Wild Pacific Trail is breathtaking — forest, cliffs, and endless ocean views.
Broken Group Islands: Access from Ucluelet — kayaking paradise.
Know Before You Go
Reservations: Required (book early on parks.canada.ca).
Weather: Expect rain, fog, and magic — pack waterproof everything.
Tides: Check tide charts before beach walks — incoming tides can cut off access in some areas.
Firewood: Available on-site (no outside firewood to protect the forest).
Leave No Trace: Respect the land, wildlife, and the ocean.
Green Point is that rare balance of wild and welcoming — a place where you can sip morning coffee under dripping cedars, spend the day surfing or exploring, and fall asleep to the sound of waves breaking far below.
It’s peaceful, grounding, and deeply restorative — one of those special Vancouver Island spots that stays with you long after you’ve left.
You’ll come for the view, but you’ll stay for the feeling — that quiet sense of connection that only the rainforest and the sea can give you.
