Top 4 Waterfalls in Elk Falls Provincial Park

Elk Falls Park is home to a campground, Elk Falls and year-round salmon fishing. There are multiple restrooms and parking areas around Campbell River. This park works in a close partnership with Indigenous Peoples, and has native artwork for all to enjoy.

Deer Falls is the middle of three waterfalls in Elk Falls Provincial Park. The drop over the basalt outcrop is minimal, about 1 Meter. Deer Falls probably only became visible after the Campbell River was dammed and the water flow in the river decreased significantly. https://www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com/waterfall/Deer-Falls-1909 While walking along the Riverside Loop Trail you have a good view of Deer Falls – be careful, the rocks are in the danger zone.

Moose Falls is the uppermost of three waterfalls in Elk Falls Provincial Park on the Campbell River below the John Hart Reservoir. The water flows from the reservoir over Moose Falls into Dolphin Pool. https://www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com/waterfall/Moose-Falls-1908 Walking along the Riverside Loop Trail, you have a good view of Moose Falls and Dolphin Pool with the John Hart Dam in the background - be careful, the rocks are in the danger zone.

Between the outlet at John Hart Reservoir and the large Elk Falls lie several small waterfalls. The rocky outcrop at the outlet of Dolphin Lake remains unnamed.

The 27-meter-high Elk Falls are located in Elk Falls Provincial Park near the town of Campbell River. Since 1948, the waters of the river of the same name have been dammed by John Hart Reservoir and largely diverted for hydroelectric power generation. The waterfall maintains a constant flow year-round, although this flow never reaches its original levels. https://www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com/waterfall/Elk-Falls-1910 The Campbell River Hydroelectric Facilities Discovery Centre/Museum at Campbell River displays a photo from December 2016, when BC Hydro released large amounts of water from John Hart Lake to reduce flood risk, plunging it over Elk Falls into the gorge.

Highlight of the hike

A true hiking highlight! A visit is definitely worthwhile.