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Cost here is $11-$15, site has a host in summer, very basic but water and toilets on site. Can take up to full-size Class A, located close by hospital on Horse Lake Road. Free dump station at other end of town. Campsite is walking distance to Safeway store and liquor store.

Continue reading about 100 Mile House Municipal Site

$10/night No fees out of season A pleasant beach area with lightly forested upland, Adams Lake (Bush Creek Site) provincial park is popular for fishing and boating. As few facilities are available, visitors should be self-sufficient campers. Park Size: 56 hectares Special Notes: * The nearest telephone is located at Adams Lake Store, approximately 5 [...]

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Large site located at the north end of the lake with a southern exposure. Can accommodate up to 20+ camps. Concrete boat launch, good access. Directions: South of Prince George. 17.5 km south of Hixon tunn left onto the 700rd near Dunkley Lumber. turn left ~ 734 km. Site is located on the right at [...]

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Popular site that will accommodate 7 camps. Small beach shoreline with a dock for swimming Directions: 2 access routes. Primary access is 16.5 km East of Prince George (Yellowhead Bridge), turn left onto the Giscome Road toward Willow River Community. Continue ~ 63 km (paved) until you reach a 1 lane bridge. Cross the bridge [...]

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MILE 175 ALASKA HIGHWAY Open 6:00am to 10:00pm all year around. 50 seat full service Restaurant. Homemade Pies & icecream novelties. Gas,Diesel and propane sales. FREE RV parking in our huge lot. Seven unit Motel with plugins. Crews Welcome!

Continue reading about BUCKINGHORSE RIVER LODGE

This very nice, but small campground is right on Burns Lake. If you are heading W. to Prince Rupert to the ferry or to the Stewart Cassiar Hwy N. to Alaska this is a nice stop coming or going. At the Overwaitea store, the jnct of Hwy 35, south towards Francois Lake, about a block [...]

Continue reading about Burns Lake Village Campground

There is a free dump and also water supply here, if you arrive after 5pm you would be able to stay overnight just off the pavement. There is a shopping mall further along where one could also boondock.

Continue reading about Castlegar Tourist Office

Don’t let the name fool you. You wont be watching movies (the only reason we stopped, duh) here. Cinema is the name of the town. The town consists of the cafe, the 2nd hand store, and the camping area. From dutch ovens to bath towels, the store has almost everything you could ever need.

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BC Hydro recreation site. 55 camping spots in 3 areas. Rough road – recommend truck or 4×4. Not recommended for MH, trailers, etc. Wahleach Lake

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No hookups, no water or dump station. Pit toilets, picnic table, fire pits. Generator usage 10 AM – 4 PM only. 2008 Rate: $12 April to September, $8 rest of the year. No gas station. http://www.explorevancouverisland.com/Jordan_River_Vancouver_Island_BC.htm

Continue reading about Jordan River Campground

This is an old factory or warehouse but only the concrete slab remains. Used by RV’rs and truckers. There is a dump station across the street run by the town by donation.

Continue reading about Keremeos

Reservations recommended call 250-339-6365 some wooded sights, some open field.

Continue reading about Kin Beach Provincial Park

Go through town heading North on Main Street to Old Bridge Road. It is across from the A&W over the railway tracks. As you go down the hill you will see the Fraiser River on your right. You can see a big open area just past the trailer park. The land is owned by the [...]

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Campground offers 28 rustic sites with flush toilets, hot showers and a sani-station. Weekly and senior discount rates are available. Directions 3 km (1.9 mi) outside of town, banks of Flatbed Creek.

Continue reading about Lion’s Campground Tumbler Ridge

This is a small free campground right off of the Cassiar Hwy. The dirt road leading in is narrow and one lane so it might not be suitable for large RVs. There are about eight sites nestled in the forest with tables,fire rings,pit toilets and a boat ramp. A few of the sites are close [...]

Continue reading about Morchuea Lake Recreation Site

Can overnight even with Class A MH on the south side of the road by Nelson Airport, by the Canadian Wholesale Store (and their parking lot is probably OK as well. No facilities, nearest pump out, Castlegar (free) or Kokanee Campsite (small fee).

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Small, lovely parking area, can even take Class A and has showers, no dump facility. Very reasonable cost (

Continue reading about Nelson City Campsite

Chahko-Mika Mall with Walmart. Parking lot is gorgeous, park right on lake and have a beautiful view. Certainly Ok for one day and maybe more. Park parallel to lake, Walmart nearby plus restaurants, no facilities, nearest pump out Kokanee Park (small fee).

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East of town on #1 Hwy.Just east of the gas stations. We have stayed there after the run through the mountains and when we are headed east. Can be noisy as truckers also use it to get some rest.The main thing is it”s FREE! Just stay at the far side away from the hwy.

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Overnight parking is allowed. Dump station in mall lot.

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Large rest area west of revelstoke. Also used by truckers so park at northside. Noisy and a lot of traffic.

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The Seton Dam campground offers 45 campsites, hiking trails, firewood, drinking water and pay phone. Each campsite is equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Firewood is available for a small fee (cash only). Please inquire with the Recreational Area Warden. In the late 1800s, Cayoosh Creek attracted hundreds of prospectors seeking their fortunes at [...]

Continue reading about Seton Dam/Cayoosh Creek campground

It includes 87 campsites with power and water hookups, three cabins, a concession, washroom, shower and laundry facilities. The facility operates from April to October (Thanksgiving) supervised by a live-in caretaker. Tee Pee Park is staffed during the summer months with Office/Canteen staff, a full time caretaker, and assisted by the Tee Pee Park volunteer [...]

Continue reading about Tee Pee Park Campground and Air Force Beach

From April 1 to October 20, sites are $12 per night. The campground is open all year round; it is free during the rest of the year. I stayed here (free!) during November, and was the only person camping — very quiet! As with most FS campsites, it is very basic — outhouses, fire rings [...]

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