Discreet feral camping is tolerated on the island - occasionally some island vigilante might say something negative (while accelerating their SUV in this pristine paradise), but most locals don't seem to care - emphasis is on 'discrete' here and please practice no-trace camping or else the situation will certainly change.
There is a commercial campsite run by a guy called Pascal (604.483.9846) who seems pretty cool - in fact he was full when we got in and he was very helpful with choosing a good spot for feral camping. Pascals site is not right on the beach, but very convenient to the pub and general store so you'll be able to stagger home with no concerns.
As for free camping, most people choose the south beach for its proximity to the jetty so you don't have to lug your stuff half way across the island. We stayed in Duck Bay which was awesome, has a couple of sites with shade right on the beach - and there really are possibilities on most parts of the island, except for the more residential areas (if you want to stay on the north -sunset- side, you can walk past all of the houses heading west from the ferry terminal for a km or two). Remember to bring water and food - this is a remote island - and you'll also need to cart your trash off the island.
There are B&B's available too (try Savary Island Lodge, 604.483.9481 and Southside B&B 604.483.3435) - as well as a hostel which seems to be temporarily closed.
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