 Camping near Fort St John, Tourism BC/JF Bergeron photo
Beatton Provincial Park Campground Relax and enjoy Fort St. John's long summer evenings at Beatton Provincial Park, 13km/8mi from town. Set along the east shores of Charlie Lake, Beatton Provincial Park (312ha/932ac) is a friendly camping location. Host a family picnic at the lakeside picnic shelter, play baseball at the nearby diamond, or explore the adventure playground. The park's campground is open from May to September, and features 37 vehicle-accessible sites, campfire rings, and pit toilets. Reservations are accepted for 11 sites. Getting to Beatton Provincial Park: Drive north on the Alaska Highway, turn right on the 244 Rd, drive about 10 minutes, and turn left to reach the park. Charlie Lake Provincial Park Campground Charlie Lake Provincial Park campground is conveniently located next to the Alaska Highway. Benefit from the park's close proximity to a variety of activities, including golfing at Lake Point Point Golf & Country Club, fishing, and boating. Charlie Lake Provincial Park has 58 vehicle accessible sites, with no reservations accepted. Amenities include drinking water, campfire rings, pit toilets, a sani-dump, a picnic area and shelter, horseshoe pits, and a boat launch. To get to the park, drive north on the Alaska Highway for 11km/6.8mi, and turn right at Alaska Highway Mile 54, at the gas station. Peace Island Park Experience the Peace River country camping at Peace Island Park in nearby Taylor. Swim in the backwaters of the Peace River, play at the park, explore the historic Rocky Mountain Fort replica, or ramble along trails, listening and watching for local birds and other wildlife. Peace Island Park has a total of 99 sites, with 39 located on the island. Reservations are accepted for this exceptionally popular destination. The campground also has a boat launch, water pump, and picnic shelter. In Taylor, Peace Island Park is located near the south end of Taylor Bridge.
Fort St. John Wilderness Camping Graham-Laurier Provincial Park (145km/90.1mi northwest of Fort St. John) and Redfern-Keily Provincial Park (250km/155.3mi northwest Fort St. John) both offer Rocky Mountain wilderness camping. Access these Rocky Mountain camp areas by horseback, ATV, or snowmobile (during winter camping season) along designated trails.
RV Parks Fort St. John's Rotary RV Park includes a full view of Charlie Lake from the south end, and is conveniently located beside the Alaska Highway. Rotary has 69 sites, and amenities include water, power, sewerr sani-dump and pay showers. Other RV camping sites are Fairway RV Park in Taylor, with 16 sites, and Charlie Lake RV & Leisure, with 65 sites.Check with the Fort St. John Visitor Centre about camping information and regulations.
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