Free & Dispersed Camping in British Columbia

Babine Lake Marine Park — Pendleton Bay

Wells Gray Park — Pyramid Campground

Arrow Lakes Park — Shelter Bay Campground

Purgatory Glacier Viewpoint

An amazing viewpoint of the Purgatory glacier. This area is located in the traditional and …

Morice Mtn Nordic Ski Club Trails

A 40 km trail system groomed for cross country skiing, this gem provides snowshoe, fat …

Outer Coast Nootka Island

Please be mindful and responsible with your attractants while on the Nootka Island Trail. The …

BLACKWATER LAKE

A small, rustic site with a dock, outhouse and 6 campsites. Blackwater lake is a …

Twin Lakes Trail Head

Altitude: 2200 m, Elevation Gain; 420 m, Hiking Time: +/- 5hrs, Hiking Distance: 7.6 km. …

Monashee Lake Trail Head

Altitude: 2015 m, Elevation Gain; 700 m, Hiking Time: +/- 5hrs, Hiking Distance: 9.5 km. …

Semaphore Lakes Area

Semaphore Lakes Recreation site provides excellent hiking, mountaineering and alpine camping experiences. Unless you are …

Stukemapten Lake

Small 1 unit site with facilities. Cartop boat launch. From Vavenby take Vavenby/Adams FSR to …

Genevieve Lake

This recreation site offers a peaceful setting along the pebbled shores of Genevieve Lake. There …

Camp Lake

Camp lake recreation site offers one quaint overnight site, shaded by a stand of young …

Bush Harbour

A small, secluded single campsite between two ponds, electric motors only, cartop launching, rough and …

Cub Lake

A small quiet, forested campsite; electric motors only; accessed by a short, rough road. Access …

Youngs Lake

This gorgeous site has two developed camp pads stretched over a very generous sized area. …

Side Bay

Now managed in Partnership with the 4 Wheel Drive Association of BC, Side Bay Rec …

Gooding Cove

Now managed in Partnership with the 4 Wheel Drive Association of BC, Gooding Cove Recreation …

Chehalis Lake South

This is a lake access site.

Chehalis Lake North

This is a beach area around Chehalis Lake. There are no facilities.

Bairnsfather Creek

This site sits along the Bairnsfather Creek, just west of the Nilkitkwa FSR. The site …

Three Sisters Creek

This is a small, rustic recreation site with one camping area and outhouse - the …

Powder Beach

This small secluded beach area is on the east side of Kootenay Lake. There is …

Agur Lake

Agur Lake is a small lake West of Summerland. The shores of the lake are …

Silverthorne Lake

A 8-unit campground in a forested setting along the shores of Silverthorne Lake, near the …

Pinnacle Lake Trail Head

Altitude: 1900 m, Elevation Gain; 420 m, Hiking Time: +/- 5hrs, Hiking Distance: 6.2 km. …

Raft Rim

Raft Cliffs camp site has 6 small sites, suitable for tenting, and has amazing views …

Bowers Lake South

McClure Pit

This 7-unit campground offers a gravel boat launch, 2 outhouses, and spacious sites/parking area for …

Esperon Lake Cabin

The Esperon Cabin overlooks the beautiful mountain lake Esperon. It is a walk in cabin …

Cameo Lake

Cameo (Cameron) Lake is located in Trepanier Protected Area northwest of West Kelowna with 4 …

Nugget Lake

This is a site on a small fishing lake. Access is off Jimmy Lake Road; …

High Lake

This site is on a small walk-in fishing lake. The walk is short. Access is …

Upper Harvey Creek

A small treed site nestled next to Harvey Creek. Popular with anglers in summer. From …

Pemberton Lake

This recreation site is located to the south of Hyas Lake. This small site provides …

Ripple (Silver) Lake

Ripple Lake is also sometimes referred to as Silver Lake. This is a small lake …

Square Lake

This is a small treed site with good fishing opportunities east of Pinaus Lake. This …

Vista Pass Trail Head

Altitude: 2170 m, Elevation Gain 715 m, Hiking Time: +/- 5 hrs, Hiking Distance: 9.5 …

Gosling Lake North

Located along the Sayward Forest Canoe Route on Gosling Lake, this is a beautiful lakeside …

Pacific Yew

Developed in the Spring of 2021, Pacific Yew is the newest recreation site along the …

Eldred River

The Eldred River Campground is also known as The Colin Arthur Dionne (CAD) Memorial Climbers …

Telkwa River

Located near the village of Telkwa, this scenic site sits on the banks of the …

Ghost Lake

Small 4 unit campsite that serves as the main point of access to Cariboo Mountains …

Mcgregor River

This small site is located along the river bank just before the bridge crossing. The …

Kittil Falls

This small site provides space for 1 camping party as well as some day use …

Harris Lake

This small site his perfect for those wanting a a quiet weekend away or those …

CHAUNIGAN LAKE

ATTENTION: This recreation site is within the declared title lands of the Tsilhqot'in and Xeni …

TATLAYOKO LAKE NORTHEAST /Telhiqox Biny

This picturesque camping spot is set amongst mature Douglas-fir trees overlooking the turquoise waters of …

CHILKO - TASEKO JUNCTION

ATTENTION: This recreation site is within the proven title lands of the Tsilhqot'in and Xeni …

COCHIN LAKE / Gwedzin

The Cochin Lake Recreation Site is located on the southern shore of Cochin lake, and …

BIG LAKE / Delgi Chosh

Big Lake is situated in the low, rolling, forested hills of the Chilcotin plateau and …

TSUNIAH LAKE BAY

The Tsuniah Lake Bay recreation site is within the declared title lands of the Tsilhqot'in …

Alder Grove

A small shady site on an old railgrade with a short trail to the lakeshore. …

Rocky Point

Enjoy this beautiful constructed site adjacent to the foreshore of Stave Lake, located within Mission …

Trout Creek

This Recreation Site is situated just off the Princeton-Summerland Rd on a bench overlooking the …

Desous Mountain

Desous Mountain is a popular mountain biking area located 30 minutes south of Williams Lake. …

Lower Kearsley

Enjoy this beautiful constructed site on Stave Lake, located within Mission TFL. This site is …

Rock Creek

Enjoy this beautiful wilderness site in the Stave West, located within Mission TFL. This site …

Sheila Lake

Located south of Westwold BC , this lake is nestled in a bowl making the …

Beautiful Lake

Beautiful Lake is a popular hunting destination in the fall, and is located on the …

Grizzly Lake

This large lake provides excellent fishing opportunities, as well as camping opportunities. A collaboration with …

Blackwater Point

A small walk-in site off of Blackwater Main that is accessed by a short trail …

Hadow Creek

This is a beautiful campsite right at the mouth of Hadow Creek. There are six …

Borrow Pit 8

THIS SITE IS PRIMARILY USED AS A REST SPOT FOR ALASKA HWY TRAVELERS AND ANGLING …

Borrow Pit 1

Sugar Lake 9 Mile

THERE ARE NO RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE AT SUGAR LAKE RECREATION SITES On the West shore of …

Vernon Lake

Located on beautiful Vernon Lake, this is a large, open site with a rough boat …

Squamish-Elaho Recreation Site

Camping on the shores of the Squamish River. Campsites are open sandy areas and there …

High Falls (5.5km) Recreation Site

ATTENTION: Rustic site-no amenities. This site is prone to flooding from Squamish River during high …

Musgrave Point (In Sansum Narrows)

A small ocean side no fee camp site on Saltspring Island overlooking Sansum narrows. The …

White River Jct. East Fork

Two separate quiet river-front sites. Both are visited by anglers, campers, hunters and whitewater enthusiasts. …

Chek Canyon Climbing Site

A popular climbing area, known as "Chek." Access road is steep, all wheel drive is …

Salmon Run

A recently expanded 8 unit site popular with fisherman, hunters and rafters. Additional parking for …

Thomas

A small one unit site with additional parking and an outhouse that is popular with …

Mayson Lake North

ALL DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES (for all Kamloops Recreation Sites). …

Bisson Lake

This lake has poor access but good fishing and camping opportunities. Car top boat launch. …

Crump

A smaller site nestled between the KVR and Trout Creek. This site is accessed by …

Eagle Pass Ridge

EAGLE PASS FIRE LOOKOUT CLOSED The lookout tower is unsafe for public use. This large …

Mummery Glacier

A short 2.3km (one-way) hike that brings you close to the terminus of the Mummery …

Bluewater Bridge

The Bluewater Bridge Recreation Site is a small site a few kilometers up Bluewater Creek …

Susan Lake

The Susan Lake recreation site is a small open site that overlooks Susan Lake. There …

Kernaghan Lake North

This is a small, forested site with rough road access.

Wallensteen Lake

This is a small site with access via a logging road. Location Lat 50� 38.973'N …

Sprague Bay

Sprague Bay Recreation Site is a User Maintained Site. It has a very good boat …

Graffunder Lakes North

Small one unit campsite, polular for fishing and boating. From Clearwater on Yellowhead Hwy 5, …

Twinkle Lake

This 6 unit semi-open, forested campsite sits on the shoreline of Twinkle Lake. Wildflowers and …

Tanglechain Lake

Located near Smithers, this small forested site with lake views is a popular boating and …

Sunset Lake

Located near Topley, this site has room for 9 or more units at the 9 …

Petite Gosling

A very small, private site located on Campbell Lake. Travel North on Hwy 19 from …

Pye Point

A very small site perched above Pye Lake. There is room for 2 or 3 …

HOTNARKO LAKE

The recreation site is situated on the southeast shore of Hotnarko Lake. It is primarily …

Homesite Creek Falls

30 quiet forested campsites nestled beside Homesite Creek. Tent sites and RV sites (self contained) …

Arthur Lake

A single unit site on a small lake. Drive south on the Kluskus Forest Road …

Loseth Memorial

Small campsite right on the Grandby River. A memorial to the Loseth Family. From Grand …

Upper Lillooet Campsite

This recreation site is CLOSED as it is no longer safe to use. The Capricorn …

Calling Lake

The recreation site is popular for fishing, camping, and hunting activities. This site is often …

Fraser Creek

The Fraser Creek Recreation site is a small site along the Beaverfoot FSR. The site …

Gump Lake

No reserving or holding of campsites, all sites are first come, first serve. This Recreation …

Monica Meadows Site

This is a trail providing access to an alpine plateau with spectacular views of the …

Eagle Bay

ALL campsites are strictly FIRST COME FIRST SERVED NO HOLDING SITES Maximum stay is 14 …