How to Get to Stotan Falls on Vancouver Island

What to consider

• • Stotan Falls is on privately owned land. The owners (3L Developments) used to allow free access but have started charging a small fee to recover costs (liability insurance, maintenance).
  • It costs $5 per person or $10 per family.
  • Water shoes or something similar with decent grip are a good idea as part of the river bed on which you walk can be a little slippery.
  • There are river kettles (pot holes) all throughout the river bed (which might only be ankle deep) so pay attention to your steps

Some of the kettles are deep enough to jump in, and there are parts of the river deep enough to dive/jump in from higher rocks and waterfalls. Be sure to check the depth before jumping.

• There are no bathrooms and no food, so come fully prepared.
• Practice standard backcountry etiquette: Pack out what you pack in (even organic materials like apple cores and banana peels). LEAVE NO TRACE.