What Is Montague Creek Recreation Site
Montague Creek Recreation Site is a small single campsite located between Montague Creek and Eve River. There is a pit toilet, picnic table and rock fire pit. It is only a short distance from the Eve River Main road so it can be dusty when logging trucks pass by.
Not an ideal site for anglers as the river is closed here for fishing including the Montague Creek tributary. There is a fishing boundary sign at the 5.4 km mark and fishing is allowed below that sign.
I found it to be the ideal spot to camp overnight if heading to Naka Creek Recreation Site or Junction Pool Recreation Site further down the road. Especially if you arrive later in the afternoon and don’t feel like driving on the gravel road after dark.
It would also serve as a good spot to spend a night if staying at rest areas concerns you as it is only 2km from the highway so no big loss of time.
The campground is managed by Recreation Sites and Trails BC.
How Do You Get To Montague Creek Recreation Site
To get to the recreation site you must find your way to Sayward north of Campbell River. Then travel another 27km past the Sayward Road junction to the Eve River Main road. Turn right and go another 2km and turn left into the recreation site.
The road when I was there was in very good condition as they were logging and kept the road graded regularly. Be wary of logging trucks at all times and take your time when driving. You don’t have much time to make a decision when meeting one so speed is only going to make matters worse.
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Summary Of Montague Recreation Site
I didn’t stay too long at the campground as I wanted to go to Naka Creek Recreation Site and Junction Pool Recreation Site further down the road. Not being able to fish also helped my decision to cut the visit short.
I did hike the trails along the river and creek and found them to be a pleasant walk with some nice scenery of the river and creek. Didn’t come across any wildlife other than the many different song birds present in the forest. I heard a couple of Woodpeckers along with grouse making their presence known.
The weather while I was there was hot and muggy when not by the river. I also found the dust waffling from the main road when traffic drove by to be a bit overwhelming. Especially when a logging truck passed by. Probably would have been worse if it were not for the Montague Creek bridge slowing them down.
Still I will stay here again if I find myself in the area as it provided some privacy and solitude when resting for a trip further along the beaten trail. Two kilometres is nothing to drive to get back to the highway if I don’t feel like spending a night in a rest area.
As always please pack out what you pack in and a little extra if you see someone else’s garbage left behind. Take care of Vancouver Island’s campsites and we can continue to use them for generations to come. Not to mention feel good about ourselves in the process.
Campfire Etiquette Every Camper Should Know
One last thing, always ensure you are responsible with your campfires. Follow the law and keep a shovel and 20 litre pail of water nearby in case sparks land on the many grasses and pine needles etc that are around the campground area. Never leave a campfire unattended for any reason and ensure it is out before going to bed and leaving for home.
All it takes is one mistake or overlooked step and a forest fire can spring up quicker than you might think. Every year forest fires are started by careless campers who don’t understand the importance or just aren’t educated in campfire etiquette.
For more information on the current status of campfires and bans visit the BC Wildfire Service.
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