We have wrapped another successful camping season and are now in the process of getting together off season projects. The new fee sites in the Sayward District went over well with the vast majority of campers voicing support over having increased maintenance and improved facilities to enjoy. Big thanks to our hosts who worked hard …
Terrace Area Provincial Parks
Parks in the Terrace area, managed by Wilderness Recreation Services: Lakelse Lake Provincial Park Kleanza Creek Provincial Park Exchamsiks River Prudhomme Lake Diana Lake More Information: BC Parks Website Reservations Location Lakelse Lake Provincial Park Located in the heart of the Kitimat mountain range, approximately 18 km south of Terrace, Lakelse contains Furlong Bay campground …
Okeover Arm and Desolation Sound
Okeover Arm Desolation Sound Marine Park This is our other operating area on the Sunshine Coast. Okeover Arm is a small campground located 30 km northwest of Powell River. An underrated gem of a park, Okeover has beach access with large and widely spaced sites in an old growth forest. Desolation Sound Marine Park contains …
The North Sunshine Coast
Inland Lake Saltery Bay Inland Lake and Saltery Bay make up the North Sunshine Coast Provincial Park operating area. Inland Lake is located just a few kilometers from Powell River. The highlight of this park is the 13 km accessible trail that circumvents Inland Lake. More adventurous and hardy hikers may choose to access the …
Port Alice Loop
Camping is permitted in a number of the Forestry Rec Sites in the area including: Marble River Three Isle Lake Lac la Truite Kathleen Lake Spruce Lake Maynard Lake Day Use sites in the area: Beaver Lake Marble River Eternal Fountain Devil’s Bath Located just north of Port McNeil, our Port Alice operating area includes …
Sayward Forest District Free Sites
Wilderness Recreation Services manages 24 free sites within the Sayward Forest District. These sites are suited to both day use and camping. All of these free areas are situated along various lakes and offer excellent fishing, swimming, and paddling opportunities. These sites are divided into south and north operating areas. South Area Free Sites: These …
Sayward Forest District Fee Sites
Campgrounds in the area: Miller Creek Campbell Lake Brewster Lake Dogwood Bay Loon Bay Orchard Meadows Gray Lake Brewster Camp Apple Point Notice Miller Creek Campbell Lake Brewster Lake Dogwood Bay Loon Bay Orchard Meadows Gray Lake Brewster Camp Apple Point Miller Creek Miller Creek is located approximately 20 km west of Campbell River on …
Post season news
We have wrapped another camping season and are currently working on off season projects for BC Parks and a number of other businesses. Big thanks to all our hosts this year: Ruth and Cal, Rita and Doug, Rick, Peter, Tanya, and Nicki who all faced a number of challenges but managed to keep their respective …
Updates
The Recreation Division continues to be busy and productive during the off-season. Maintenance and improvements have been on-going in Powell River. Signs are getting stained, picnic tables getting re-done, stairs being built, and the trail around Inland Lake Provincial Park is being regularly bucked out. The outhouse at Little Bear Bay Rec site was rebuilt …
What’s happening
Currently we are getting ready to head out to remote recreation jobs at Hot Springs Cove in Maquinna Provincial Park and Bishop Bay near Kitimat. These will be challenging projects due to their remote location. Heli-copters will be used for both jobs. At Hot Springs Cove we will be installing urine diversion devices in the …