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Vancouver Islands Biggest Little Campground. Enjoy the ocean views and stunning sunrises! 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.
- 22 RV and Campsites for a nice, relaxing spot surrounded by the natural beauty of Wood Mountain
PRICING
- Hot coin operated shower -toonie
- outhouse available
- water available at shower area
- outlet available for phone charging or blow dryer
- 30 or 50 amp service at long term sites depending on site, water and sewer hookups at long term sites
- 10 seasonal campsites - May 1 through September
- $25/Night -short term Tent or camping in your vehicle
- $40/Night - short term Trailer/Motorhome for serviced site
- long term rates (one month minimum) $650/ month plus hydro October 1 through March, $800/ month plus hydro April 1 through September
- All rates are in Canadian Funds and subject to GST
- Rates are subject to change
- HOOK UPS AVAILABLE / LONG TERM RENTALS AVAILABLE AT SELECT SITES
- 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
- 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 and a 7 day processing period. There is no refund on cancellations within 28 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. Fire restrictions from getting to the campground a full credit is issued for a future stay. Management reserves the right refuse service and to terminate bookings with refunds following the refund policy
RESORT FACILITIES
Forbidden Plateau Mountain Resort is a Owner run campsite.
Site Features
- 5 Acres to camp on
- Tenting Area / RV Sites
- hot coin operated shower -toonie
- outhouse
- water spiggot
- outlet for charging phone or blow dryer at shower area
- Picnic tables at each site
- Propane Fire Pits and BBQs are allowed
- Fire pit rings at each site (subject to fire bans)
- Split wood for sale $20 bundles. (subject to fire bans)
- Water to fill trailers available $10 - $20 depending on the size of tank
- Overflow Parking
- Group Camping
On Site Activities
- Hiking Trails
- Swingset with a view!
- pictures with Harry the Sasquatch on his bench
- zipline
- slack line
- tetherball
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/