 Canim Lake
Albert Normandin photo Water sports run the gamut, from warm-water swimming, boating and water-skiing to canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting and fishing.
Hiking adventures abound, too. Set off on a backroads trip where you'll pass old homesteads, grazing cattle and deer as well as countless sparkling lakes. Stop in at a guest ranch for a guided horseback-riding trip.
A word or two on your excursion:
- Camping fees in effect
- Reservations may be required
- Pets may not be permitted in all parks
- Campfires may not be permitted in all parks
- No electrical hook-ups in provincial parks
- Please leave the area you visit undisturbed and be sure to carry out your garbage
A word or two on safety:
- Cougars, bears and other wildlife inhabit the region
Tweedsmuir Provincial Park
Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Tweedsmuir Provincial Park to sleep under the stars surrounded by 981,000 ha (2.4 million ac) of awe-inspiring volcanic mountains, flowering meadows, glacial-capped peaks and dramatic waterfalls. Thirty-six vehicle-accessible campsites are available in two campgrounds. Atnarko offers sites nestled amid old-growth forest, while the Fisheries campground is popular with anglers. Campgrounds have pit toilets and cold water taps.
Tweedsmuir is a 4-5 hour drive west from Williams Lake via Highway 20.
> Tweedsmuir Park website
Big Bar Lake Provincial Park
This park, in the heart of Cariboo ranch country, is a haven of pine and spruce forest surrounded by scenic wetlands. Its sparkling blue namesake lake overlooks the Marble Range Mountains. A popular destination for family camping vacations, Big Bar offers 46 vehicle-accessible campsites, including 25 lakeside sites and a large picnic area. Campgrounds have cold water taps and pit toilets.
Big Bar is a 45-minute drive northwest from Clinton via Highway 97.
> Big Bar Lake Park website
Green Lake Provincial Park
Set up camp near the emerald waters of Green Lake, located amid open ranchland and mixed forests of aspen and lodgepole pine. One of the Cariboo's largest bodies of water, the lake is 14 km (8.7 mi) long. The park offers 121 campsites in three campgrounds. Admire Cariboo sunsets at Sunset View, explore the aspen forests of Emerald Bay or enjoy waterfront camping at Arrowhead.
Green Lake is located off Highway 97, a 15-minute drive northeast from 70 Mile House.
> Green Lake Park website
Barkerville Provincial Park
Settled in 1862, Barkerville Historic Town is now a restored gold rush town recognized world-wide for its 125 restored heritage buildings. Three spacious park campgrounds are within walking distance: Lowhee, Forest Rose and Government Hill provide a combined total of 168 sites. Campgrounds include showers, pit and flush toilets, and water taps.
The park is located on Highway 26, a one-hour drive east from Quesnel.
> Barkerville Park website
Lac La Hache Provincial Park
Rich in tales of fur traders, gold seekers and cattle ranchers, Lac La Hache is a popular recreation spot for campers. The historic Cariboo Waggon Road runs through the park, which features 83 vehicle-accessible campsites beneath a canopy of Douglas-fir forest. Pit and flush toilets as well as cold water taps are available throughout the park. The day-use area on the shore of Lac La Hache has a beach, adventure playground, picnic tables and boat launch.
Lac La Hache is located on Highway 97, a 30-minute drive north from 100 Mile House.
> Lac La Hache Park website
Ten Mile Lake Provincial Park
Ten Mile Lake Park offers a large picnic area, sandy beaches, great fishing and many attractive, treed campsites. Two campgrounds provide a total of 142 vehicle-accessible sites. Cold water taps, flush and pit toilets available. There is a wonderful two-km (1.25-mi) nature trail to a large Beaver pond through forest and along abandoned railroad tracks.
You can find the park on Highway 97, a 10-minute drive north from Quesnel.
> Ten Mile Lake Park website
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