Stamp River is an amalgamation of Stamp Falls and Stamp River Money's Pool, and is named for a pioneer who built Alberni's earliest sawmill.

This campground is popular as a base camp for anglers fishing the Stamp River, as well people travelling to and from the Pacific Rim region. Visitors can relax near the lovely waterfall and, during the summer and fall seasons, they can watch a parade of nearly half a million salmon as they circle in the pool below the falls before ascending the fish ladders on the way to their spawning beds.

From the campground, follow the riverside trail to various lookout points along Stamp River where you can see thousands of salmon fighting their way up the falls and fish ladder. This natural phenomenon occurs each year when the salmon ascend Stamp River and go on to spawn in Great Central Lake. Sockeye Salmon run from late June to early September, Coho from August to December and Chinook from September to mid-November.

Black Bears are attracted to the area during the salmon spawning season, requiring the normal safety precautions to be taken when visiting the wilderness areas of Vancouver Island.

Fishing is allowed in Stamp River Park, but is closed 200m above & 500m below Stamp Falls from June 15 to November 15. Boundary markers are located on trees along the river. Changes to the regulations occur regularly along this river, so all anglers should check the current regulations prior to fishing. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

There are walking trails in the park that also provide viewing of the beautiful waterfalls and rapids in a forest setting. The park facilities include 23 campsites, a picnic area and pit toilets. Camping reservations are accepted. Stamp River Provincial Park is open all year. Fees are collected from April 15 to October 15. During the off-season, campers must be self-sufficient. No sani-station/dump facilities. The nearest sani-dump in a provincial park is at Rathtrevor Beach 2 km south of Parksville on Highway 19A.