There are more than 4 km of beaches scattered along the Killbear peninsula. The longest beach is almost 2 km long and there are numerous smaller “pocket” beaches
flanked by rocky headlands. Each campground (except for Georgian) has at least one swimming area designated with buoys. Most campsites are within a five minute walk
of a beach, including Georgian campground which is very close to the beaches of both Harold Point and Beaver Dams campgrounds. Killbear even has two beaches for pets!
While visitors may use any beach, parking for some campground beaches can be limited and you may find it more convenient to walk or bike. For the Harold Point beach it
is best to park at the amphitheatre and then walk through Harold Point campground to the beach. There is plentiful parking for Day Use beach and the beach at Lighthouse Point.
Killbear has the perfect beach for everyone:
Families: The beach along Kilcoursie Bay is quite child friendly as it is usually protected from wind and waves. This is Killbear's longest stretch of beach. It can
be accessed at Day Use, Kilcoursie campground or Beaver Dams campground.
Picnic'ers: The Day Use Beach on Kilcoursie Bay has picnic tables, firepits, a picnic shelter and bathrooms.
Windsurfers/Sailors: The intimate beaches at Harold Point and Granite Saddle campgrounds are often more exposed to the prevailing onshore westerly winds.
Solitude-Seekers:Blind Bay campground has one small designated beach near the boat launch. Many people will also swim from the rocky shore.
Shade-Lovers: The beach at Lighthouse Point has shade trees if the sun gets too hot.
Pet Owners: There are two options for pet owners. One option is the Pet Exercise Beach near Day Use. To get to it, you hike 300 m walk along the Twin Points trail.
Dogs must remain on leash at the beach since the beach is next to the hiking trail. The other option is the Pet Exercise Beach near Group Camp. The beach is a 250 m walk
along a beautiful path through the woods. Dogs can be off leash at this beach.