Hi friends Hohann here, today we are going to do a  look at some of the campsites at mystic beach.
In this video we will cover

1. Camping spots ( just a few, with a new one, just built, and the location of a extra spot if your in a pinch)
2. Food box, or bear box ( its location approximately and how to open it)
3. Toilets ( you will get a sneak peak inside )
4. Some of the thing unique to this camp location.
5. And….. To wrap it up an elusive brown haired animal, I just happened to see when doing an over nighter

If you want to skip to the end and see this animal, or are interested in just  a section of the video, hold up for a second, because shorty I will show you approximately where in the video to skip forward to. So you can Spend less time watching YouTube videos, and get outside!

Ok to start with this video is not going to cover, are trail conditions, packing tips, interviews, tips and tricks and plant and animal guides. Those will be on the channel, and if not quite yet, subscribe to make sure you don’t miss them. I create guides based on demand, and what I have fun doing, so vote or suggest videos below if you like or just reach out.

Ok here are the locations you can click to. There is some over lap and I try and do things in order, but here we go;

A quick overview of the area

Camp spot 1

Camp spot 2

Camp spot 3

Where to find some bonus info on camping spots

Bathrooms

Bear box or food box

Water source

Stuff to see while you’re here
And the bear

What you didn’t skip through? Awesome.  To the intro.
as you probably remember from the beginning of the video, im johann, and if this is your first video, jump into the channel for a bit more info about me and what im all about but the coles notes are that I have an outdoor camping gear rental company, and I do these thing s on the side to share my passion and get more people loving the Canadian outdoors. Your hear watching because we agree that being repaired for the outdoors cam make your adventure more comfortable, safer and make you look like a rock star out on the trail.
Having said that, if you need a bit of extra gear or know someone who does, now you know a guy… ( me)  and ill make sure to take care of them.
Ok bear beach. You all know where this is but, for you of those that just woke up from a  non scheduled nap and left youtube playing, bear beach is located on the JuanDeFuca trail, on the west coast of Vancouver island, not to be confused with Vancouver.  This camp spot is closer to the south end of the trail and one of my favorite.

Mystic beach has more of a camp area then designated sites and there are some informal camping sites that people have built up over the years, and yes they do change over time.

As you pop out of the trail on to mystic beach, around the 1/2 way point along the beach, is the bear box, or food box. Its big and grey, and you will see these at least one at each major camp spot. 
You lock and unlock with these carabiners( hopefully two of them(  or sometimes ma makeshift lock is needed, but the rangers and park wardens do a great job!)

One of the biggest camp spots that can accommodate a couple of tents is just south of the bear box.
I love this site because it is really sheltered from the wind, though when raining as it does frequently in the winter months, this is one of the muddier location, with a possible stream down the middle of it.

This second site has a great view from your tent, but is exposed. Best of a 1 larger tent or two tiny tents. Make sure not to build a fire close to the tent here especially if you rent one from me, because wind can blow smoke and embers in this potentially windier spot. 

Further up the beach is a small stream. Some people drink from it( id purify it if you want to try), but a nice place for some sweet water to wash up without getting hammered by waves.

For those that are arriving late possibly in the dark, the north entrance to the beach has just enough of a space for an emergency  tent placement. Just beside the trail sign, you will have fellow backpackers walk by your tent, hopefully not out of breath and sounding like a bear.

Ok poop house. This is what the sign looks like along the beach, but make sure your ready for a bit of a climb.
these were just added at the time of making this video and were less then a year old.

Here’s a tip If you’re a night bathroom person and have to be a couple steps away, then part way up, there is some level ground that was used to store materials, but you might be able to set up a tent.

Ok and the big reveal…. See… these rangers and park wardens do a great job maintaining. A quick shout out and thank you to Velvet one of the park employees that seems to hike this trail almost every day. And a supper star who suggested that I pay online ( when I didn’t know you needed a permit for an overnighter, even in the dead of a wet winter camping adventure but I digress. Really pay online its easy

So, A bunch more spots. Im building guides just for the Juan de Fuca and Mystic Beach that you can find at westcoastgea.ca,

Here a couple addition spots, with personal ratings, including size, distance to toilets, bear box, and some particulars that are not in the video.  

But here these resources will help you plan your adventures, along with other trails here on the west coast of Canada.

This great Canadian trail would not be complete without waterfalls and your own meditation space..… or if you bring some scented candles, your own masseuse, like really cold water and don’t mind that the music track is set on repeat to ocean waves….. a spa

But be careful you might be visited by a bear, wait, is that a beaver…. Nope…  wrong type of tail…. muskrat or  otter, weasel? To find out make sure you down load our animal and plant guides before you head out and do a quick study, so you don’t make a fool of yourself like I just did.

Now if you want a quick peak of the trail to mystic beach from the china beach parking lot find that video on the channel with others. For more guides and info you can check out the website along for a place to send us an email. I love for you to share your stories and pictures and are always looking for passionate people to collaborate with . Want to try out some gear for me or have a product that you love. Send me a note even with hey” keep up the good work”. And you know how to use the comments  

Now turn off you tube and get outside! Unless your going to watch that other video I mentioned.

See you on the trails

jo