Parks Canada · British Columbia
Smonećten
Parks Canada · British Columbia, Canada · in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
- Sites
- 49
- Elevation
- 131 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Nearest town
- North Saanich
- Phone
- 250-654-4000
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
SMONEĆTEN Campground is an excellent base of operations for exploring both the Gulf Islands and the Greater Victoria area, for campers, RVers, and cyclists. Forested, with both sunny and shaded sites, near municipal parks and a community trail system and only a few minutes from the Swartz Bay ferry terminal for access to the Gulf Islands and BC Mainland, and to the Sidney-Anacortes ferry terminal for access to the U.S.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 39° | 23° | 52° | 4 of 11 |
| February | 47° | 38° | 23° | 54° | 5 of 11 |
| March | 50° | 40° | 32° | 63° | 1 of 11 |
| April | 54° | 44° | 36° | 70° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 52° | 44° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 65° | 54° | 46° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 73° | 59° | 54° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 61° | 54° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 56° | 48° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 49° | 41° | 73° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 49° | 43° | 34° | 58° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 46° | 39° | 26° | 58° | 1 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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All public campgrounds in British Columbia · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-11. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.