About Us
CLOSED FOR THE WINTER SEASON OPEN may 2021 - now taking summer 2021 bookings!
Vancouver Islands Biggest Little Campground. FPMR is 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.
- 24 RV and Campsites for a nice, relaxing spot surrounded by the natural beauty of Wood Mountain.
PRICING
- Port-O-PottyS (New Ones Being Built May 2021), 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 at day rate pricing
- All bookings with long weekends must include Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
- All rates are in Canadian Funds and include all taxes and fees
- Rates are subject to change
- No hook ups available
- Price includes 2 adults and 2 children under 16 and 1 dog or cat
- Additional persons under 16 @ $5.00 per night
- Additional persons 16 and over @ $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
- 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 or no shows. Refunds will be issued ONLY on original bookings, within the required timeline. No refunds on bookings where the dates have been amended. Credit for future dates for any health restrictions. 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 campsite.
Site Features
- 5 Acres to camp on
- 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
- Lots of sticks, fallen wood around free to use, some bigger dry logs around (chainsaw needed for the bigger stuff) Also we have split wood for sale. $5 and $10 bundles.
- Overflow Parking
- Group Camping
On Site Activities (9:00am - 9:00pm)
- Hiking Trails
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Horseshoe pit
- Tetherball
- Hacky Sack
- Soccer
- Dodgeball
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
- 7 Minutes to Barbers Hole Swimming
- 6 Minute Drive to the Medicine Bowls https://www.narcity.com/en-ca/things-to-do/bc-swimming-hole-is-a-hidden-oasis-you-should-find-at-least-once-in-your-lifehttps://www.theunconventionalroute.com/medicine-bowls-courtenay/
- 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/
THE STORE (COMING may 21st, 2021!!)
THE STORE
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If THE SHIPPING CONTAINER STORE COMING JUNE 2021!General Store coming this summer with all your camping needs! And if we don't have it let us know and we will do our best to bring it in.
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- Drinks
- Chips
- Water
- Ice
- Camping Supplies
- Ice Cream
- Condiments
- + More!!!
CAMPING SITES
Creek spot 1
Creek spot 1
Creek spot 1
Sweet new spot we just cleaned up right beside our little creek with a peak through the trees with a view to the ocean
creek spot 2
Creek spot 1
Creek spot 1
New spot just cleaned up also beside our little creek. Super private spot with a peak through the trees with a view to the ocean
creek spot 3
Creek spot 1
creek spot 3
site 4 trailer site
site 5 small trailer/tent site
site 5 small trailer/tent site
Large trailer site that joins up with site 5 can be booked together for multiple trailers/tents
site 5 small trailer/tent site
site 5 small trailer/tent site
site 5 small trailer/tent site
Small trailer or tent site that joins up with site 4 can be booked together for multiple trailers/tents
site 6 tent site (The bowl)
site 5 small trailer/tent site
site 6 tent site (The bowl)
Cozy Tent Site can be booked with 7 just below for great joint site
Site 7 tent site
site 9 tent or small trailer site
site 6 tent site (The bowl)
Small trailer or tent site that joins up with site 8 can be booked together for multiple trailers/tents
site 8 tent site
site 9 tent or small trailer site
site 9 tent or small trailer site
Small trailer or tent site that joins up with site 7 can be booked together for multiple trailers/tents
site 9 tent or small trailer site
site 9 tent or small trailer site
site 9 tent or small trailer site
Nice pull through spot good for a small trailer or multiple tents
site 10 small trailer or tent site
site 10 small trailer or tent site
site 10 small trailer or tent site
Small trailer or tent site that joins up with site 11 can be booked together for multiple trailers/tents
site 11 trailer or tent site
site 10 small trailer or tent site
site 10 small trailer or tent site
Small trailer or tent site that joins up with site 10 can be booked together for multiple trailers/tents
site 12 tent site
site 10 small trailer or tent site
site 13 multiple trailers/tents
Cozy tent site with a good central location on the campground
site 13 multiple trailers/tents
site 13 multiple trailers/tents
site 13 multiple trailers/tents
Larger site good for a trailer and or tents
Site 14
site 13 multiple trailers/tents
site 15
site 15
site 13 multiple trailers/tents
site 15
Large Tent site with one of the best views from the campsite. Room for multiple tents and small trailers/campers
site 16
site 16
site 16
site 17
site 16
site 16
The highest spot at the campground with the best view of the ocean, the Comox Valley and Powell River
site 18
site 16
site 18
site 19
SITE 20 TRAILER OR TENTS
site 18
LARGE DOUBLE SPOT WITH A GREAT VIEW JOINT WITH 20 (ONLY BOOKED TOGETHER)
SITE 20 TRAILER OR TENTS
SITE 20 TRAILER OR TENTS
SITE 20 TRAILER OR TENTS
LARGE DOUBLE SPOT WITH A GREAT VIEW JOINT WITH 19 (ONLY BOOKED TOGETHER)
SITE 21 TENT SPOT
SITE 20 TRAILER OR TENTS
SITE 20 TRAILER OR TENTS
NICE COZY TENT SPOT THAT CAN BE BOOKED WITH 22 OR BY ITSELF
SITE 22 TENT SPOT
SITE 22 TENT SPOT
SITE 22 TENT SPOT
NICE COZY TENT SPOT THAT CAN BE BOOKED WITH 21 OR BY ITSELF
SITE 23
SITE 22 TENT SPOT
SITE 22 TENT SPOT
SITE 24
SITE 22 TENT SPOT
SITE 24
on site activities
basketball
volleyball/badminton
basketball
Shoot some hoops with every size of ball for kids to adults and the hoop can be lowered for the littler campers
tetherball
volleyball/badminton
basketball
Old school tetherball - Ya haven't done this since elementary
volleyball/badminton
volleyball/badminton
volleyball/badminton
Volleyballs and 8 Badminton Rackets and Shuttlecocks available
horseshoe pit
horseshoe pit
volleyball/badminton
Just set this one up - sand coming soon
bocce ball
horseshoe pit
bocce ball
Bocce Ball Set at site
trails
horseshoe pit
bocce ball
Lots of trails just minutes from the campground
facilities
PORT-O-POTTY / OUTDOOR SHOWER(AMBIENT TEMP WATER / HOT WATER COMING THIS JUNE!!!) & OUTDOOR SINK - We know its not fancy but its only our year and it works....but improvements coming all summer long!!
covid-19 safety plan
With 5 acres and only 24 open spots we are keeping everyone well spaced out to keep everyone safe and healthy.