Campsites
© BC Parks Callaghan Lake
Whistler · BC Park · 6 sitesPaved70Greathas photoscuratedgood sizelaketrails nearbydrive (one-way)514 kmdrive time6h 60mround-trip$232.32123.4 LTuWeTh17°/6° · 1 wet dayLakeHikingBoat launchFishingPit toilet+217 km· Chevron18 km· Whistler2 km· Telemagique Lake47 km· Meager Creek Hot Spring5 km· Rainbow Madeley TrailNearby attractions (1)- Alexander Falls7.7 km
Nearby MTB (3)- Whistler~18 km
- Whistler Mountain Bike Park~19 km
- Flow State Guiding Heli Biking~30 km
First-come, first-servedSource6 rustic first come sites at a mountain lake near Whistler, on a rough forest road about 18 km from town.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Gavin Lake
Likely · Rec Site · 5 sitesGravel67Greathas photoscuratedgood sizelakeMTB trailsdrive (one-way)490 kmdrive time7h 21mround-trip$221.42117.6 LTuWeTh20°/7° · looking greatMTB trailsBikingFishingLakeBoat launch27 km· Race Trac14 km· Hydraulic7 km· Jacobie LakeFirst-come, first-servedSource5 designated sites and a boat launch on Gavin Lake near Likely, with a lakeshore trail from camp.
© BC Parks Fillongley Provincial Park
Courtenay · BC Park · 10 sitesPaved67Greathas photoscuratedgood sizewaterlots to dodrive (one-way)584 kmdrive time9h 14mround-trip$263.72140.1 LTuWeTh23°/12° · 1 wet dayHikingSwimmingFishingBoat launchBiking+34 km7 km· Fanny Bay4 km· Chickadee LakeNearby MTB (1)- Comox Valley~21 km
Mixed (some reservable)SourceTen oceanside sites on a former Denman Island estate: wildflower meadows, old-growth cedar trails and real quiet.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Silverthorne Lake
Houston · Rec Site · 9 sitesGravel60Greathas photoscuratedgood sizelakeMTB trailsdrive (one-way)997 kmdrive time13h 24mround-trip$450.41239.3 LTuWeTh15°/4° · looking greatSwimmingMTB trailsBikingLake7 km· Co-op Cardlock7 km· HoustonNearby attractions (1)Nearby MTB (1)- Houston~7 km
First-come, first-servedSourceA sandy beach, an island and Morice trails from camp. Nine first-come sites about 7 km from Houston.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Weaver Lake Group Site
West Harrison · Rec Site · 10 sites4x4 only59Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakehot spring nearbydrive (one-way)314 kmdrive time4h 45mround-trip$141.7075.3 LTuWeTh25°/11° · looking greatBoat launchLakeFirepit7 km· Fas Gas7 km· Sts'a'í:les / Sts'ailes1 km· Francis Lake7 km· Harrison Hot SpringsNearby attractions (1)- Harrison Recreation Site10.5 km
First-come, first-servedSourceA whole-site group camp on Weaver Lake with a dock, 10 tenting pads and a log shelter. $290 a night.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Grizzly Lake
Prince George · Rec Site · 7 sitesGravel58Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakelots to dodrive (one-way)702 kmdrive time10h 16mround-trip$316.95168.4 LTuWeTh21°/9° · looking greatSwimmingFishingLakeBoat launchFirepit40 km· Chevron40 km· Woodpecker1 km· Grizzly LakeFirst-come, first-servedSourceA stocked rainbow trout lake near Prince George with 7 first come sites and a rough car-top launch.Desous Mountain
Williams Lake · Rec Site · 8 sitesGravel58Goodcuratedgood sizelakeMTB trailslots to dodrive (one-way)469 kmdrive time6h 36mround-trip$211.82112.6 LTuWeTh22°/7° · looking greatHikingMTB trailsBikingLakeFirepit15 km· Husky4 km· Springhouse58 km· Canoe Creek Warm SpringNearby MTB (1)- Williams Lake~18 km
First-come, first-servedSourceA mountain bike hill south of Williams Lake with eight first-come sites, tables, fire rings and a toilet.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Old Fort
Smithers · Rec Site · 5 sitesGravel58Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakelots to dodrive (one-way)1021 kmdrive time13h 54mround-trip$461.11245.0 LTuWeTh20°/12° · looking greatSwimmingLakeBoat launchFishingFirepit58 km· Race Track5 km· Old FortFirst-come, first-servedSourceCamping on the Babine Lake shore with a gravel boat launch, fire rings and an outhouse. Fuel is 58 km out.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Levette Lake
Squamish · Rec Site · 9 sites4x4 only54Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakelots nearbydrive (one-way)471 kmdrive time6h 7mround-trip$212.85113.1 LTuWeTh19°/6° · 1 wet dayHikingSwimmingLake9 km· Petro-Canada15 km· Squamish3 km· Evans Lake37 km· Pitt River Hot Spring8 km· Alice Lakes TrailheadNearby attractions (3)- Brohm Lake Day Use4.0 km
- Brohm Lake Interpretive Forest Trails4.2 km
- Anderson Beach8.4 km
Nearby MTB (1)- Squamish~15 km
First-come, first-servedSourceMountain views over Levette Lake, 4x4 only, $18 a night. Bear country, so keep food locked in the vehicle.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Kingdom Lake
Goldbridge · Rec Site · 15 sites4x4 only54Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelake4x4 onlydrive (one-way)408 kmdrive time6h 40mround-trip$184.2597.9 LTuWeTh22°/8° · looking greatSwimmingLakeBoat launchFishing6 km· Esso3 km· Bralorne49 km· Etta's Secret SpringNearby MTB (2)- South Chilcotin~5 km
- Tyax Adventures~6 km
First-come, first-servedSourceMountain views over Kingdom Lake, 15 first come sites and a boat launch. Access needs a 4x4.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Skwellepil Creek
West Harrison · Rec Site · 10 sites4x4 only54Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakehot spring nearbydrive (one-way)320 kmdrive time6h 1mround-trip$144.4476.7 LTuWeTh25°/11° · 1 wet daySwimmingFishing18 km· Fas Gas19 km· Sts'a'í:les / Sts'ailes1 km· Chehalis Lake23 km· Harrison Hot SpringsFirst-come, first-servedSourceWilderness site near Chehalis Lake with high clearance 4x4 access only. First come, first served, no services.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Roscoe Lake
Merritt · Rec Site · 6 sites4x4 only54Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelake4x4 onlydrive (one-way)170 kmdrive time2h 59mround-trip$76.7240.8 LTuWeTh21°/7° · looking greatBoat launchHikingLakeFishing15 km· Copper Valley Grocery & Gas15 km· Logan Lake1 km· Roscoe LakeFirst-come, first-servedSourceFishing, a lakeside trail and six large first come sites near Logan Lake. The road in is rated 4x4.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Oyama Lake
Winfield · Rec Site · 5 sites4x4 only54Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelake4x4 onlydrive (one-way)42 kmdrive time1h 10mround-trip$19.0210.1 LTuWeTh23°/8° · looking greatBoat launchFishingLake12 km· Parkway Gas7 km· Oyama2 km· Ince LakeNearby attractions (2)- King Edward Lake North6.1 km
- Postill Trailhead Parking14.3 km
Nearby MTB (2)- Vernon~17 km
- Kelowna~29 km
First-come, first-servedSourceFive sites above a fishing lake near Oyama, 4x4 access, with a cartop launch and Vernon riding 17 km off.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Emerald Lake
Prince George · Rec Site · 5 sitesGravel53Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)753 kmdrive time10h 4mround-trip$340.31180.8 LTuWeTh19°/8° · looking greatSwimmingBoat launchLakeFirepit9 km· Gas Plus9 km· Bear LakeNearby attractions (1)- Crystal Lake0.5 km
First-come, first-servedSourceTables, fire rings and a 100 metre carry down to the water, five first come sites near Prince George.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Martin Lake
Princeton · Rec Site · 14 sitesGravel53Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelaketrails nearbydrive (one-way)161 kmdrive time2h 18mround-trip$72.7238.6 LTuWeTh29°/8° · looking greatBoat launchLakeFishing2 km4 km· Princeton3 km· Whipsaw Trailhead (Northeast Side)Nearby attractions (2)- Dewdney5.5 km
- China Ridge Longhouse6.8 km
First-come, first-servedSourceOn the water 4 km from Princeton, with 14 sites at $15 a night, an angling dock and a boat launch.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC FISH LAKE / Teztan Biny
Nemiah · Rec Site · 5 sites4x4 only52Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelake4x4 onlydrive (one-way)627 kmdrive time10h 55mround-trip$283.42150.6 LTuWeTh20°/4° · looking greatBoat launchFishingLake23 km· Xeni Gwet'in Gas Station23 km· Xeni8 km· Wasp LakeFirst-come, first-servedSourceFive first come sites under Anvil Mountain at Fish Lake / Teztan Biny, with a cartop boat launch.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Shea Lake
Merritt · Rec Site · 10 sitesGravel52Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakelots nearbydrive (one-way)130 kmdrive time2h 3mround-trip$58.5331.1 LTuWeTh24°/5° · looking greatBoat launchFishingLake23 km· Super Save8 km· Aspen GroveNearby attractions (3)First-come, first-servedSourceFishing lake camping near Merritt with a boat launch: 10 first come, first served spots, cash only, medium rigs welcome.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Plateau Lake
Merritt · Rec Site · 6 sites4x4 only52Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelake4x4 onlydrive (one-way)183 kmdrive time2h 56mround-trip$82.4743.8 LTuWeTh24°/6° · looking greatFishingLakeBoat launch21 km7 km· Trapp LakeFirst-come, first-servedSourceA rough 4x4 road keeps Plateau Lake quiet. Six large first come sites and a good boat launch near Merritt.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Grace Lake
West Harrison · Rec Site · 10 sitesGravel52Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakehot spring nearbydrive (one-way)302 kmdrive time3h 57mround-trip$136.3472.4 LTuWeTh25°/11° · looking greatBoat launchLake6 km· Fas Gas5 km· Sts'a'í:les / Sts'ailes1 km· Wolf Lake6 km· Harrison Hot SpringsNearby attractions (1)- Harrison Recreation Site8.9 km
First-come, first-servedSourceA floating fishing dock and a riding staging area, about 6 km from Harrison Hot Springs. 10 sites at $25.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Summer Lake
Cranbrook · Rec Site · 6 sitesGravel52Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakehot spring nearbydrive (one-way)628 kmdrive time9h 46mround-trip$283.83150.8 LTuWeTh17°/3° · looking greatFishingHikingLake22 km· Centex23 km· Fort Steele1 km· Summer Lake7 km· Wildhorse Warm SpringsNearby attractions (1)- Lakit Lookout14.6 km
First-come, first-servedSourceThree camping areas on Summer Lake near Cranbrook, with six first come sites and warm springs about 8 km away.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Pinaus Lake North
Falkland · Rec Site · 8 sites4x4 only52Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelake4x4 onlydrive (one-way)98 kmdrive time1h 57mround-trip$44.4623.6 LTuWeTh24°/9° · looking greatBoat launchFishingLake8 km· Petro-Canada8 km· FalklandNearby MTB (1)- Vernon~29 km
First-come, first-servedSourceRough four wheel drive access to a treed site on Pinaus Lake, 8 km from Falkland. 8 first come sites.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Tahla Lake
Merritt · Rec Site · 5 sitesGravel52Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakelots nearbydrive (one-way)127 kmdrive time1h 56mround-trip$57.3330.5 LTuWeTh24°/5° · looking greatFishingLakeBoat launch26 km· Super Save10 km· Aspen GroveNearby attractions (3)- Harmon Lake Forest Interpretive Trail Area10.7 km
- Brookmere Parking Lot11.1 km
- COLDWATER RIVER12.1 km
First-come, first-servedSourceFive sunny sites at $15 a night, cash only, first come, with Tahla Lake 0.2 km away and space for big rigs.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Goose Lake South
Merritt · Rec Site · 9 sites4x4 only52Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelake4x4 onlydrive (one-way)136 kmdrive time2h 38mround-trip$61.3832.6 LTuWeTh25°/6° · looking greatBoat launchLake22 km· Trading Post13 km· BrookmereNearby attractions (1)- Brookmere Parking Lot12.0 km
First-come, first-servedSourceTreed, tight sites on Goose Lake near Merritt, better for tents and truck campers. 4x4 access.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC SAPEYE LAKE
Tatla Lake · Rec Site · 8 sitesGravel52Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)682 kmdrive time9h 56mround-trip$308.02163.7 LTuWeTh24°/7° · looking greatBoat launchHikingLakeFishing13 km· West Chilcotin Trading LTD17 km· Kleena Kleene2 km· Waterlily LakeNearby attractions (1)- BLUFF LAKE5.5 km
First-come, first-servedSourceMountain views over Sapeye Lake near Tatla Lake, with 8 first come sites at $14 a night and a steep road in.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Davie Lake South
Bear Lake · Rec Site · 11 sitesGravel52Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)763 kmdrive time10h 13mround-trip$344.77183.2 LTuWeTh20°/10° · looking greatBoat launchLakeSwimmingFishing4 km· Gas Plus4 km· Bear Lake2 km· Otter LakeNearby attractions (1)- Crystal Lake13.0 km
First-come, first-servedSourceOpen lakeside camping 4 km from Bear Lake, with 11 first come sites and a gravel boat launch.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Narrow Lake East
Prince George · Rec Site · 5 sites4x4 only52Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelake4x4 onlydrive (one-way)735 kmdrive time11h 37mround-trip$332.09176.5 LTuWeTh18°/6° · looking greatBoat launchFishingLake51 km· Race Trac47 km· Longworth4 km· Narrow LakeFirst-come, first-servedSourceA small 4x4-access site at the east end of Narrow Lake, five first come parties, 47 km from Longworth.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Stewart Lake
Sayward · Rec Site · 5 sites4x4 only52Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelake4x4 onlydrive (one-way)744 kmdrive time12h 1mround-trip$336.24178.7 LTuWeTh19°/3° · looking greatBoat launchFishingLake29 km· Co-op31 km· Gold River1 km· Stewart LakeFirst-come, first-servedSourceFour sites at the edge of Stewart Lake plus an overflow spot, first come, with 4x4 access and old growth around.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Madden Lake
Oliver · Rec Site · 9 sites4x4 only52Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelake4x4 onlydrive (one-way)116 kmdrive time2h 8mround-trip$52.2427.8 LTuWeTh23°/7° · looking greatBoat launchFishingLake7 km· Canco8 km· OliverNearby MTB (1)- Osoyoos~25 km
First-come, first-servedSourceA rough road to a small fishing lake near Oliver. Nine first-come sites, a boat launch, and town about 8 km away.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Burnell Lake
Oliver · Rec Site · 9 sites4x4 only52Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelake4x4 onlydrive (one-way)103 kmdrive time1h 55mround-trip$46.4124.7 LTuWeTh29°/12° · looking greatBoat launchFishingLake6 km· OK Tire6 km· OliverNearby MTB (1)- Osoyoos~23 km
First-come, first-servedSourceFly fishing only trout lake a short 4x4 run from Oliver. Nine sites, first come, first served.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Kitseguecla Lake
Smithers · Rec Site · 6 sitesGravel52Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)1092 kmdrive time15h 8mround-trip$493.21262.1 LTuWeTh17°/6° · looking greatBoat launchSwimmingLakeFishing17 km· Esso15 km· Doughty1 km· Kitseguecla LakeNearby attractions (1)- Hankin Fire Lookout6.7 km
First-come, first-servedSourceA small fishing camp on Kitseguecla Lake near Smithers. Six first come sites, boat launch, steep access road.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Stony Lake West
Quesnel · Rec Site · 4 sitesGravel51Goodhas photoscuratedlakelots to dodrive (one-way)668 kmdrive time10h 33mround-trip$301.94160.4 LTuWeTh20°/7° · looking greatBoat launchFishingLakeSwimmingFirepit44 km· Wells Service Station42 km· Strathnaver8 km· Rond LakeFirst-come, first-servedSourcePebble beach swimming and a gravel boat launch on Stony Lake, with room for 4 parties and a pit toilet.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Tudyah Lake
Mackenzie · Rec Site · 5 sitesGravel51Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)839 kmdrive time11h 2mround-trip$378.79201.3 LTuWeTh20°/9° · looking greatHikingBoat launchLakeFirepit3 km· Windy Point4 km· Mackenzie Junction2 km· Twin LakeNearby MTB (1)- Mackenzie~26 km
First-come, first-servedSourceFive first come sites in a bay on Tudyah Lake, 4 km off Highway 97, with a boat launch and fire rings.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Francis Lake
Prince George · Rec Site · 5 sitesGravel51Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)688 kmdrive time9h 43mround-trip$310.54165.0 LTuWeTh21°/9° · looking greatFishingBoat launchLakeFirepit25 km· Chevron31 km· Prince GeorgeFirst-come, first-servedSourceAn open lakeside landing 31 km from Prince George, with 5 first come sites and a launch for canoes.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Punchaw Lake
Prince George · Rec Site · 5 sitesGravel51Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)652 kmdrive time9h 34mround-trip$294.53156.5 LTuWeTh22°/9° · looking greatFishingLakeBoat launchFirepit30 km· Tempo12 km· Punchaw1 km· Punchaw LakeFirst-come, first-servedSourceSpruce-lined camping on Punchaw Lake with fire rings, a gravel boat launch and fishing, 12 km from Punchaw.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Manson Lake
Mackenzie · Rec Site · 6 sitesGravel51Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)983 kmdrive time14h 41mround-trip$444.19236.0 LTuWeTh12°/3° · mixedBoat launchFishingLakeFirepit85 km· Co-op9 km· Manson Creek7 km· Wolverine LakesFirst-come, first-servedSourceOpen shoreline camping on Manson Lake with a small boat launch. Six first come sites, and fuel is 85 km away.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC St. Marie Lake West
Prince George · Rec Site · 9 sitesGravel51Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)689 kmdrive time9h 45mround-trip$311.07165.3 LTuWeTh21°/9° · looking greatBoat launchFishingLakeFirepit26 km· Chevron31 km· WoodpeckerFirst-come, first-servedSourceSemi-open camping right on St. Marie Lake near Prince George, with nine first-come sites and fuel 26 km off.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC FRANCIS LAKE
West Harrison · Rec Site · 4 sites4x4 only51Goodhas photoscuratedlakehot spring nearby4x4 onlydrive (one-way)312 kmdrive time4h 37mround-trip$141.1275.0 LTuWeTh25°/11° · looking greatBoat launchFishingLake7 km· Husky7 km· Sts'a'í:les / Sts'ailes6 km· Harrison Hot SpringsNearby attractions (1)- Harrison Recreation Site9.0 km
First-come, first-servedSourceA quiet, power-boat-free lake near West Harrison on a four-wheel-drive road, hot springs about 6 km off.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Drewry Lake West
100 Mile House · Rec Site · 5 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)395 kmdrive time5h 58mround-trip$178.4494.8 LTuWeTh25°/8° · looking greatBoat launchFishingLake15 km· Forest Grove General Store8 km· Canim Lake6 km· Parks LakeNearby attractions (2)- Hathaway Lake6.5 km
- Sulphurous Lake9.1 km
First-come, first-servedSourceWest end of Drewry Lake in 100 Mile House country, five first come sites with a boat launch.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Lassie Lake
Westbridge · Rec Site · 7 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)93 kmdrive time1h 59mround-trip$42.0222.3 LTuWeTh24°/6° · looking greatSwimmingFishingBoat launchLake21 km· Sun Valley19 km· Carmi1 km· Lassie LakeNearby MTB (1)- Bike Big White~14 km
First-come, first-servedSourceShallow, sandy-edged lake near Westbridge with a gravel launch and Big White riding about 14 km off.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC PALMER LAKE
Alexis Creek · Rec Site · 13 sites4x4 only50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelake4x4 onlydrive (one-way)572 kmdrive time9h 32mround-trip$258.17137.2 LTuWeTh21°/8° · looking greatHikingFishingLake31 km· United8 km· Tl'etinqox VillageFirst-come, first-servedSourceA 4x4 road, 13 first come sites and stocked rainbow trout at Palmer Lake. Fuel is about 31 km out.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC CHAUNIGAN LAKE
Nemiah · Rec Site · 6 sites4x4 only50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelake4x4 onlydrive (one-way)635 kmdrive time11h 14mround-trip$287.02152.5 LTuWeTh20°/7° · 1 wet daySwimmingFishingLake14 km· Xeni Gwet'in Gas Station14 km· XeniFirst-come, first-servedSourceA 4x4-access lake camp on Tsilhqot'in and Xeni Gwet'in title lands, 6 first come sites, about 14 km from Xeni.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Sunset Lake
Houston · Rec Site · 9 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)963 kmdrive time12h 60mround-trip$434.77231.0 LTuWeTh19°/8° · looking greatBoat launchFishingLakeSwimming22 km· Esso4 km· Topley1 km· Sunset LakeNearby MTB (1)- Houston~23 km
First-come, first-servedSourceGrassy, open camping near Topley with a concrete boat launch, swimming, and nine first-come sites.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Mackenzie Lakes
Prince George · Rec Site · 6 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)673 kmdrive time10h 8mround-trip$303.87161.5 LTuWeTh22°/9° · looking greatBoat launchLakeFishing28 km· Tempo20 km· Punchaw5 km· Nelson LakeNearby attractions (1)- Shesta Picnic Site9.3 km
First-come, first-servedSourceTwo small stocked trout lakes joined by a stream, about 20 km from Punchaw. Six first come sites with a boat launch.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Prairie Creek
Horsefly · Rec Site · 6 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)497 kmdrive time8h 56mround-trip$224.34119.2 LTuWeTh21°/10° · looking greatBoat launchSwimmingLakeFishing31 km· Race Trac16 km· Black Creek4 km· Melissa LakeFirst-come, first-servedSourceThe only camp on Horsefly Lake, with six first come sites and a launch that takes trailered boats.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Taurus (Bull) Lake
Westbridge · Rec Site · 12 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)113 kmdrive time1h 51mround-trip$51.0927.1 LTuWeTh27°/10° · looking greatSwimmingFishingBoat launchLake15 km· AFD15 km· BeaverdellFirst-come, first-servedSourceA shallow, reed-lined lake near Westbridge with small sand beaches and 12 first come sites.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Gosling Lake
Campbell River · Rec Site · 6 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)674 kmdrive time10h 24mround-trip$304.49161.8 LTuWeTh22°/10° · looking greatBoat launchHikingFishingLake16 km· Shell16 km· Duncan Bay1 km· Gosling Lake8 km· Trout Creek Falls (Mohun Creek Trail)Nearby MTB (1)- Campbell River~17 km
First-come, first-servedSourceA lakeside stop on the Sayward Forest Canoe Route, upgraded in 2021, with 6 first come sites.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Spruce Bay
Port Alice · Rec Site · 5 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)899 kmdrive time13h 41mround-trip$406.25215.9 LTuWeTh17°/4° · 1 wet daySwimmingFishingHikingLake14 km· Port Alice Petroleum12 km· Port AliceNearby attractions (2)- Devils Bath6.8 km
- Eternal Fountain8.6 km
First-come, first-servedSourceFive open sites close to Victoria Lake near Port Alice, first come, with swimming and fishing at camp.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Thalia Lake South
Merritt · Rec Site · 7 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)134 kmdrive time2h 27mround-trip$60.6832.2 LTuWeTh25°/6° · looking greatBoat launchLakeFishing24 km· Trading Post12 km· BrookmereNearby attractions (1)- Brookmere Parking Lot10.9 km
First-come, first-servedSourceSemi-open lakeside camping near Merritt, central to the local lakes, with two rough launches and 7 sites.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Missezula Lake North
Merritt · Rec Site · 10 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)103 kmdrive time1h 50mround-trip$46.4824.7 LTuWeTh25°/7° · looking greatSwimmingBoat launchLakeFishing19 km· Elkhart Gas Station14 km· Aspen Grove3 km· Hook LakeFirst-come, first-servedSourceA shady site at the north end of a deep lake near Merritt, with swimming, a boat launch and 10 sites.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Crystal Lake
Interlakes Area (Highway 24) · Rec Site · 13 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)358 kmdrive time4h 29mround-trip$161.9286.0 LTuWeTh23°/8° · looking greatBoat launchFishingLake15 km· Interlakes Market & Canco5 km· Bridge Lake2 km· Crescent LakeNearby attractions (1)First-come, first-servedSourceA 13 site angling camp on Crystal Lake with a boat launch and fishing dock, $14 a night.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Chapman Lake
Smithers · Rec Site · 11 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)1059 kmdrive time14h 52mround-trip$478.14254.1 LTuWeTh18°/8° · looking greatFishingSwimmingLakeBoat launch33 km· Race Track27 km· Old Fort9 km· Tanglechain LakeFirst-come, first-servedSourceTrailer-friendly sites and a large gravel launch on Chapman Lake near Smithers. 11 sites, first come.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Valentine Lake
100 Mile House · Rec Site · 13 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)363 kmdrive time5h 14mround-trip$164.0087.1 LTuWeTh23°/9° · looking greatFishingBoat launchLake13 km· Super Save Gas Station13 km· 100 Mile House1 km· Valentine Lake44 km· Canoe Creek Warm SpringNearby attractions (1)- Begbie Fire Lookout13.5 km
First-come, first-servedSourceNo motors allowed on Valentine Lake, with 13 first come sites about 13 km from 100 Mile House.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Lodwick Lake North
Merritt · Rec Site · 5 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)132 kmdrive time2h 12mround-trip$59.5631.6 LTuWeTh25°/6° · looking greatBoat launchLakeFishing24 km· Trading Post14 km· Brookmere1 km· Stony LakeNearby attractions (1)- Brookmere Parking Lot12.4 km
First-come, first-servedSourceSun and shade at the north end of Lodwick Lake near Merritt, with a boat launch and room for trailers.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Colleymount
Burns Lake · Rec Site · 5 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)947 kmdrive time13h 9mround-trip$427.94227.4 LTuWeTh20°/9° · looking greatFishingSwimmingLakeBoat launch26 km· Takysie Lake Store & Resort15 km· Noralee5 km· Isaac LakeFirst-come, first-servedSourceBeach, picnic shelter and boat launch on Francois Lake, first come camping about 15 km from Noralee.
© Recreation Sites and Trails BC Loon Bay
Campbell River · Rec Site · 8 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)686 kmdrive time10h 35mround-trip$309.90164.7 LTuWeTh22°/10° · looking greatBoat launchSwimmingFishingLake19 km· Shell20 km· Duncan Bay2 km· Fry Lake12 km· Trout Creek Falls (Mohun Creek Trail)Nearby MTB (1)- Campbell River~20 km
First-come, first-servedSourceSandy low-water beach and a canoe-route launch near Campbell River. 8 first come sites at $18 a night.
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Tatla Lake · Rec Site · 10 sites4x4 only50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelake4x4 onlydrive (one-way)729 kmdrive time11h 57mround-trip$329.15174.9 LTuWeTh20°/7° · 1 wet dayBoat launchLake14 km· Xeni Gwet'in Gas Station14 km· XeniFirst-come, first-servedSourceBoat launch camping on Tsuniah Lake in Tsilhqot'in and Xeni Gwet'in title lands. 4x4 access, first come.
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Burns Lake · Rec Site · 9 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)962 kmdrive time13h 32mround-trip$434.73231.0 LTuWeTh20°/7° · looking greatSwimmingBoat launchLake37 km· Takysie Lake Store & Resort2 km· Noralee8 km· Gale LakeNearby attractions (1)- Owen Hat13.5 km
First-come, first-servedSourceGravel beach and a peninsula trail on Francois Lake. Nine first-come sites, with fuel about 37 km away.
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Nakusp · Rec Site · 13 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)205 kmdrive time3h 55mround-trip$92.4649.1 LTuWeTh20°/1° · looking greatSwimmingFishingBoat launchLake18 km· Burton12 km· East Arrow Park52 km· Halfway Hot SpringsNearby MTB (1)- Arrow Slocan~26 km
First-come, first-servedSourceWhatshan Lake with Whatshan Peak across the water, 13 first come sites, a boat launch and swimming.
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Nakusp · Rec Site · 7 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)302 kmdrive time5h 28mround-trip$136.6272.6 LTuWeTh17°/0° · looking greatFishingBoat launchLake22 km9 km· Hills43 km· Halfway Hot SpringsNearby attractions (1)- Valhalla Hills Nordic7.9 km
First-come, first-servedSourceLevel treed sites under the 2300 m peaks of the Nakusp Range, 9 km from Hills. 7 first come sites.
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Nakusp · Rec Site · 5 sitesGravel50Goodhas photoscuratedgood sizelakedrive (one-way)203 kmdrive time3h 51mround-trip$91.6748.7 LTuWeTh20°/1° · looking greatBoat launchSwimmingLakeFishing17 km· Burton12 km· East Arrow Park53 km· Halfway Hot SpringsNearby MTB (1)- Arrow Slocan~25 km
First-come, first-servedSourceA shady family site near the north end of Whatshan Lake, five first come spots with a boat launch and swimming.
