| Koksilah River Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
 Koksilah River | |
  Location in British Columbia  Location in Cowichan Valley Regional District | |
| Location | Cowichan Valley RD, British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 48°39′02″N123°43′25″W / 48.6506°N 123.7236°W Coordinates: 48°39′02″N123°43′25″W / 48.6506°N 123.7236°W |
| Area | 230 ha (570 acres) |
| Established | May 10, 1959 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
| Website | Koksilah River Provincial Park |
Koksilah River Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.
Koksilah River Park is located 4 km west of Shawnigan Lake on southern Vancouver Island.
The park offers hiking, fishing, swimming, picnicking, scenic views, and mountain biking. The park is officially only open for day use activities although many people camp here in the summer months. This is a popular spot for motorcycles.
A gated metal bridge runs over the Koksilah River. It is called Burnt Bridge because the original (built in 1865) was destroyed in a forest fire. Burnt Bridge has been rebuilt twice. Also crossing the Koksilah River is the Kinsol Trestle, just east of the park.
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