
Nymph Falls Nature Park
Walk the forest trails at this nature park on Forbidden Plateau Road to see the cascading waterfalls.
About Nymph Falls Nature Park
Water flows over exposed bedrock along the Puntledge River, creating the series of drops that give Nymph Falls Nature Park its name. The regional district maintains this 61-hectare protected area, where second-growth Douglas fir and western red cedar provide heavy canopy cover.
A wide main trail follows the riverbank, offering clear sightlines of the water. During the autumn months, salmon navigate upstream to their spawning grounds using a blasted rock fish ladder built alongside the rapids.
The property is located a short drive south of Campbell River, drawing regular foot traffic from dawn until late evening. Multiple secondary paths branch off into the woods, connecting to a broader network of regional routes.
Trail facts
- Distance
- About 500 m to the falls
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Elevation gain
- Minimal
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Trail type
- Out and back, wider trail network
- Best season
- Year-round
- Dogs
- On leash
- Trailhead
- Forbidden Plateau Road, Courtenay
Times are for an average hiker. Check trail and road conditions before you go · Source: Comox Valley Regional District.
Find Nymph Falls Nature Park
Getting there
- Mon–Sun5 AM – 11 PM
Photos
Frequently asked
The property sits at 4481 Forbidden Plateau Road in the Comox-Strathcona regional district. It is accessible via the main highway south of town.





