Round Island in Area A (Seymour Inlet/Knight Inlet), British Columbia

Round Island in Area A (Seymour Inlet/Knight Inlet) is a Coastline.

Nature
coastline

Campsite

  • Turnour Island BCMT camp. Shell beach at mid water levels. Rock shelf, muck at very low water. S side of peninsula preferred. Upland semi-developed tent sites on duff in open second growth forest. Additional forest sites approx. 50 -100 m uphill. Large site. – approx. 25,1 km.
  • Pearl Island BCMT site. Low gradient clam bed of mud at low water. Mixed boulder, cobble, rubble beach of moderate gradient at high water. Evidence of old boat run. Some tent sites might require brushing. Not used much. Hammock opportunities. – approx. 27,9 km.
  • Echo Bay (BCMT). Pebble, shell beach. Sheltered, mouldering toilet, picnic table. Camp in large grass field adjacent to community hall. No water in park. Creek nearby. Post office, accommodation, store. museum. 2 marinas, private docks, anchorage. – approx. 28,8 km.
  • Growler Cove Northwest (BCMT). Rock/pebble beach at head of prominent bay. Protected from NW. Rocks offshore. Sheltered, undeveloped. Camp in trees or on beach. Views. Occasional use by commercial groups. – approx. 29,2 km.
  • Sophia Islands West (BCMT). Rock/pebble/cobble at mid water levels. Most or all beaches flood at high water, leaving angular bedrock. Boulders present at low water. Potential high water landing beach on S. Attractive small tent sites in open just above shoreline. View, wild flower – approx. 29,6 km.
  • Bells Rocks South (BCMT). Exposed pebble beach. Day Use. Undeveloped. May be developed as campsite in future. View. – approx. 30,4 km.
  • Leone Island East (BCMT). Protected pebble beach of moderate gradient. E aspect. Dispersed site secondary. Level upland forest sites.but deadfall makes access awkward. Tent sites could be readily brushed out. – approx. 30,6 km.
  • Leone Island south (BCMT). Low gradient clam bed with bedrock outcrops. Dispersed site secondary. S side has camping on open headland between S end of Leone I, islets.. Pit toilet reported on NW side - area not checked. – approx. 30,6 km.
  • Crease Island South (BCMT). Sand pebble and cobble beach. Dispersed site secondary. Sheltered sites in young forest. May need brushing. Provinial Boat Haven. – approx. 30,9 km.
  • Lesser Berry Island (BCMT). Protected beach at high water, mixed rocks at low water, very low tides impractical. Passage between Leone and Berry Islands dries. Undeveloped level upland sites. Rustic benches. Also possible sites with toilet on Leone Island, opposite, but not checke – approx. 31,2 km.
  • Crease Island north (BCMT). Sheltered sand, pebble beach. Boulders at low water, easy to avoid. Semi-developed. Beach or upland forest sites in rough clearings on W side of bay. One sandy beach site at E end. Pit toilet. Door needs repair 2015. Mostly in shade, so usually damp.. – approx. 31,5 km.
  • Burdwood Group – approx. 31,8 km.
  • Fox Group South (BCMT). Gravel, shell, mud beach. Good protection from SE, fair from W. Tree deadfall blocks much of beach. Sheltered, undeveloped. Camping in 2 clear areas on small headland facing an islet. Frequently used by commercial groups. Potential sites on nearby islan – approx. 31,8 km.
  • Rough Islets (BCMT). S landing in semi-enclosed cove has mostly boulder shores. E or W on cobble, small rocks. Trails on peninsula through salal to sites. 4 large wooden tent pads. Grassy areas appear damp. Pole kitchen, picnic table, fire pit. Trail to Maggy Point. – approx. 32,8 km.
  • Maggy Point (BCMT). Pebble, gravel beach, with cobbles, boulders at sides. Moderate gradient. Protected from N, E, SE. Currents to 3 kn in Swanson Passage. Campsite primary. 5 wooden tent pads in upland forest. Pole shed kitchen shelter. Fire pit. Trail to Rough Islets sit – approx. 32,9 km.
  • Little Hanson Island (BCMT). Rock/rubble shelf. Signs of a boat run. Vessel traffic, currents and rough water in Blackney Passage. Semi exposed, part developed. 1 platform, 2 sites on rock,1 site in trees along trail around S end of island. Views. – approx. 33,6 km.

Post offices

  • Minstrel Island (Canada Post) (V0P 1L0) – approx. 4,5 km.
  • Simoom Sound (Canada Post) (V0P 1S0) – approx. 29,2 km.

Hotels

  • Farewell Harbour Lodge – approx. 32,3 km.
  • Orca Dreams – approx. 32,8 km.

Convenience stores

  • Echo Bay Store – approx. 29,2 km.

Picnic site

  • Growler Cove Head (BCMT). Day use. No camping. Cove is Provincial Boat Haven but use as anchorage is being discouraged by BC Parks. – approx. 27,8 km.
  • Growler Cove (BCMT). Day use. Semi exposed, undeveloped. Pit toilet. Views. Provincial Boat Haven, anchorage. – approx. 28,6 km.

Drinking water fountains

  • Boat Bay (BCMT). Moderate gravel beach, drift logs at high water, canoe run through large cobble at mid water. Mud, sand at low water. Tent pads. Pit toilet. Cookhouse. Food cache. Might be exclusive commercial in future. Water at seasonal creek. Views and viewpoint. – approx. 25,0 km.

Museum

  • Billy Proctor's Museum – approx. 28,8 km.