Pacific Yew

Fee Required Recreation Sites and Trails BC Developed Campground

About Pacific Yew

Developed in the Spring of 2021, Pacific Yew is the newest recreation site along the Sayward Forest Canoe Route located on Mohun Lake. Named after the abundance of Pacific Yew trees in the site, most individual campsites are water side with amazing views and access to the lake. There is a small swimming beach for campers as well as a boat launch for small boats. The boat launch is restricted to those camping at the recreation site and those paddling the Sayward Forest Canoe Route. Designated parking for Sayward Forest Canoe Route paddlers is available adjacent to the boat launch. Please do not damage or cut into the stems of trees. A site host will be present May to September and a user fee will apply to all overnight camping. Please pack out what you pack in as there are no garbage disposal services at Pacific Yew. **For reservations, additional information and updates, please visit www.vicamping.com 50% of the sites at Pacific Yew remain first come, first served. On site payment is cash only. Shoulder season site rentals are available with a 3 night minimum. $300/night. For reservations, please contact A.Theoret@Silvifor.com. **Menzies Main was graded (May 2024). From Campbell River, travel north on Highway 19 turning left onto Menzies Mainline. Drive along Menzies for 10.5kms and the rec site entrance is on your right. OR From Campbell River, travel north on Highway 19. Turn left onto Iron River FSR, turn right onto Snowden FSR. Travel for 9kms then turn right onto Brewster Lake FSR for 6kms, turn right onto Merrill Lake FSR. Follow for 1.5kms to Menzies Mainline, turn right and 500m down the road the rec site entrance is on your left. Always be aware of logging traffic.

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Coordinates: 50.085530, -125.508002

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