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Prior Centennial Campground - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Introduce
Welcome to Prior Centennial Campground, a serene camping destination nestled within the breathtaking Gulf Islands National Park Reserve on Pender Island, British Columbia. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, Prior Centennial offers a fantastic opportunity for local users to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy a relaxing outdoor experience.
Environment: Situated amidst the natural beauty of Pender Island, the campground provides a tranquil escape. You'll be surrounded by lush woods, offering a genuine connection with the outdoors. While the campground is conveniently located, opting for sites on the back loop road can provide a quieter experience, further away from the main road.
Services: Prior Centennial Campground provides essential amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. You'll find a reliable water source for your needs, as well as easily accessible garbage and recycling bins to help maintain the pristine environment. Each campsite is equipped with a fire pit, offering the chance to enjoy campfires (firewood availability may vary and can potentially be purchased from an attendant). Furthermore, every site features a generously sized and sturdy picnic table, perfect for meals and outdoor activities.
Features: One of the notable features of Prior Centennial Campground is its central location, making it a convenient base for exploring Pender Island. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the Heart Trail, accessible from the back of the campground, which offers a moderate 25-minute walk to a nearby disc golf park. This provides a great opportunity for recreation and enjoying the surrounding landscape. For those seeking a longer stay, please note that Site 1 operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is available for single-night stays only. While Site 1 is near the outhouses, most visitors have not found this to be a significant issue.
Promotional Information: Looking for a convenient and nature-filled camping experience on Pender Island? Prior Centennial Campground offers a clean and well-maintained environment perfect for unplugging and enjoying the outdoors. As one visitor mentioned, it's a great alternative when other accommodations like WOODS on Pender are fully booked. Speaking of WOODS on Pender, it's conveniently located nearby, offering a chance to experience a highly recommended dining option during your stay. Consider Prior Centennial Campground for your next camping adventure in the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve!
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Has water source, garbage and recycling bins, central location. Site 1 is not reservable and available for 1 night stays only. It is near the outhouses so be prepared for the occasional waft when the wind shifts. Not a big deal during my stay, and did not present an issue. The Heart Trail at the back of the campground leads to the nearby disc golf park, it's a moderate 25 minute walk one way. There are fire pits at each site and you may be able to buy firewood from an attendant. I didn't do this personally so I cannot say for sure.
With WOODS on Pender fully booked up, I lucked out finding a spot at this National Park. What a treat to discover such a convenient camp site while spending the night on Pender Island. Nothing fancy, just a good, clean and nature-backed campsite - which is exactly what we needed to unplug. I recommend the sites on the back of the looping park road to be further from the busy main road. The sites were very well maintained and each had generously sturdy picnic tables to use. The best part of our stay here? Pop around the corner for one of the best dinners you can find, in the city or the forest, over at WOODS on Pender and say hi to Curtis for me.
Great little campsite on Pender. Pit toilets were newer and clean. Great location, relatively quiet, generally private treed sites.
Ok so this campground is really beautiful and sites are private. However, I was here first weekend of June 2023 and the campground as well as all of pender island is completely INFESTED by caterpillars. So if you don’t mind caterpillars crawling ALL over your tent, legs, and falling from the sky on to your head… camp here! I won’t be back… at least not till the pillars are gone
Lovely small campsite on North Pender. Most sites have great privacy and are set back into the woods. Access to the Heart Trail right from the campsite which goes to the disc golf park. Very close to amenities and ferry terminal but you wouldn't know it from the campsite - very quiet and peaceful. I will likely go back
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