Beautiful Kennedy Lake, BC

Two hundred, fifty-eight hectare park on the fresh water Kennedy Lake.
Kennedy Lake is the largest body of fresh water on Vancouver Island.
Popular day-use destination for lake and beach-based recreation.
There are no vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
Wilderness, back country or walk-in camping is not permitted.
Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
Kennedy Lake offers sandy shores.
Good swimming opportunities. There are no lifeguards on duty.
Kayak and canoe access is available. Beware of changing wind conditions.
There is a boat launch at Kennedy Lake Park, adjacent to Log Dump Creek.
Open all year for day use only.

Pets/domestic animals are allowed. Bring a leash.

Picnic tables and the pit toilet are wheelchair accessible. This park has a day-use/picnic area with two picnic tables, 1 wheelchair accessible pit toilet, parking lot and boat launch. These facilities are located adjacent to Log Dump Creek.

Due to the steep-sided mountains surrounding Kennedy Lake, the largest body of fresh water on Vancouver Island, winds whip up across the main part of the lake and Clayoquot Arm with little warning, requiring extreme caution by paddlers and boaters.