Forbidden Plateau Mountain Resort

About Us

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Open all year round - A 5 acre campground located on the site of the original 1930s Forbidden Plateau Ski Resort just 900 meters down the mountain from the 1950s lodge on Wood Mountain. The only campground with access to various hiking, mountain biking and snow shoeing. The site has so many options for people who enjoy and love the outdoors. The site is only 20KMs from Courtenay, British Columbia and with such rich history, beautiful scenery, the multiple legends of Forbidden Plateau and memories of the Forbidden Plateau Ski Resort the resort attracts the young and old alike.

OUR GOALS

Our overall goal is to keep the natural beauty and enhance it by maintaining and keeping it clean. We want to keep the history of this place alive and tell the stories and legends to everyone who visits. We are so amazed at the history of this location and have fallen in love with the opportunity to share it with all the visitors.

ABOUT FORBIDDEN PLATEAU MOUNTAIN RESORT

A well maintained beautiful place to visit all year round with great activities for everyone from hiking, mountain biking, snow shoeing, snowboarding, skiing, camping and many other outdoor activities.

LOCATION

14 KMs up Forbidden Plateau Road (1/2 paved and 1/2 gravel) you will find the all new Forbidden Plateau Mountain Resort. Located at the original site of the 1930s lodge you will find 5 beautiful acres for RV, camping and recreation.

Scenic views of the Comox Valley, the ocean, Powell River and more.
900 meters below Strathcona Provincial park and the Forbidden Plateau Ski Resort on Wood Mountain Park.
18 RV and Campsites for a nice, relaxing spot surrounded by the natural beauty of Wood Mountain.

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PRICING

Port-O-Potty, outdoor sink, outdoor shower(NEW!!/ambient temperature water) and dumpster available
Check in time 12:45pm - 6:15pm. Please advise if check in will be later (no later than 8:45pm) or site may be rented out. Check out time 11:45am. Late check out is available if the following night is not booked at no charge by 4:20pm
$20/Night - Tent or camping in your vehicle (including VW Vanagon/VW Camper/VW Westfalia, Sprinter Type Vans but not including RVs)
$30/Night - Tent Trailer/Truck Camper
$35/Night - Trailer/Motorhome
Double sites can be booked for group camping and are priced per trailer/camper/tent trailer/motorhome on the sites. Most sites more than 1 trailer/tent space is available
Long term rentals available call for pricing/details
All rates are in Canadian Funds and include all taxes and fees
Rates are subject to change
Price includes 2 adults and 2 children under 16 and 1 dog or cat
Additional persons under 16 @ $5.00 per night
Additional persons over 16 @ $10.00 per night
Additional dogs/cats $5.00 per night
Dogs/cats must be kept on a leash at all times when on the resort
No Hook ups currently available
Generators can be run from 10:00am - 11:30am and 3:00pm - 5:00pm (30 minutes at a time max in those hours)
A site cannot be guaranteed unless pre-paid for by (e-transfer)
Refund Policy(see below)

Refund Policy - A full refund will be issued if cancelled 60 days prior to the date of check in except on long weekends. If cancelled prior to 28 days of check in a refund of 50% will be issued. All refunds are subject to a $20 Administration Fee. There is no refund on cancellations within 14 days of check in date. No refunds will be given for bookings for long weekends, no shows or long term rentals. Refunds will be issued ONLY on original bookings, within the required timeline. No refunds on bookings where the dates have been amended. Booking your spot will be verified by email within 1 business day. Once confirmed an email for payment(e-transfer) will be sent to you.

RESORT FACILITIES

Forbidden Plateau Mountain Resort is a family run, year round campsite.

Site Features

5 Acres to camp on - Open all year round
Tenting Area / RV Sites
Picnic tables at each site
Fire pit rings at each site
5 Gallon water buckets at each site to put your fire out
FREE Firewood! available (lots of sticks, fallen wood around free to use, some bigger dry logs around (chainsaw needed for the bigger stuff) Any not used is to be left for the next campers
Overflow Parking
Group Camping

local activities

Mountain Bike Trail Access, here are some of the trails https://www.trailforks.com/region/forbidden-plateau/
Guide for Hiking Trails https://www.alltrails.com/
2 Minutes Drive or 10 minute walk to the abandoned Forbidden Plateau Ski Resort
2 Minute Drive for access to Strathcona Provincial Park http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/strath/
8 Minute drive to Nymph Falls. Bring some goggles there are lots of cool little fish to be seen. https://www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/parks-recreation/comox-valley-parks-trails/nymph-falls-nature-park
20 Minute Drive to Downtown Courtenay, BC
25 Minute Drive to the Ocean
35 minute drive to Mount Washington Alpine Resort https://www.mountwashington.ca/