Vancouver Island Morton Lake Provincial Park

Morton Lake Provincial Park is a drive-in fresh water lake destination exploring forests of Douglas Fir trees while encountering wildlife exploring the backroads and gravel roads on the north end of Vancouver Island. But the destination is a prize and well worth the off roading as there is two lakes - Morton and Mohun lake.

Any fresh water fisherman of the area will tell you that a trip out to Morton Lake Provincial Park to catch a Rainbow, Cutthroat or Dolly Varden Trout at the neighbouring Mohun Lake is well worth the trip. Fishing licenses are a must and fishing season is open from April to June and September to October. Boat launch is at Mohun Lake.

Morton Lake Provincial Park is 74 hectares in size including Morton Lake and a piece of Mohun Lake. There is a small campsite on Morton Lake with minimal amenities but Morton Lake does have a large day-use/picnic area, located at west end of the lake.

Morton Lake Provincial Park is a very popular lake destination, with a sandy beach and an unusually warm lake conditions. Visitors come from all over to this wilderness sandy secluded beach to soak up the sun and wilderness sounds. Facilities include picnic tables, a parking area, two change houses, pit toilets and an information shelter.

Mohun Lake in Morton Lake Provincial Park is a popular destination for water craft exploration. Every year many kayakers and canoes travel the gravel roads to explore Morton and Mohun Lakes. The truly adventurous kayakers come to the Provincial Park because experienced kayakers know exploring on Mohun Lake is the doorway to the 47 kilometre trek called the Sayward Canoe and Portage Circuit. Contact the Ministry of Forests for further information on this paddling opportunity.

How to get to Morton Lake Provincial Park

Morton Lake Provincial Park is near the Campbell River and Sayward communities. Morton Lake Provincial Park is located a short 27 km drive northwest from Campbell River into the Sayward forest back country.Morton Lake is reached via Hwy 19. North of Campbell River just past the Elk Falls Pulp Mill drivers must turn off at the Menzies Main logging road. Follow the gravel dirt roads for 12 km, then take Morton Lake Road turn off for another 7 km till you reach Morton Lake.