Camping Near Prince George, BC, CA: 12 Best Campgrounds 2025

Set in the geographic center of British Columbia on the Nechako and Fraser rivers, Prince George lies in the middle of the forested Interior Plateau and serves as a jumping-off point for RVers heading north on the Great Northern Circle Route to the Alaska Highway. The area rewards adventurous campers looking to get away from wifi hotspots and embrace true solitude, but you don’t need to leave “PG” to go camping, as there are over 120 parks and recreation areas within city limits, most of which have RV campgrounds. Fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, and (in winter) Nordic skiing and snowshoeing are popular area activities.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Canyon Creek Campground

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56km from Prince George · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · Hixon, BC

Our Hixon. B.C., Canada campground is located on Highway 97, only 35 minutes either from, Prince George to the North or Quesnel to the South. Our treed and creek side adventure is one of the most beautiful best kept secrets in the central interior of British Columbia, Canada. Our BC Campground is situated in a treed and creek setting. We are surrounded by nature, entertained by wildlife while still providing clean facilities and conveniences to enhance your camping experience. Enjoy the Eco-nature trails nestled among magnificent evergreens and towering cottonwoods. Or pan for Gold along the two creeks that surround 3 sides of the campground. Our treed campsites are large and provide plenty of space for RVs, pull trailers and tenting. Some sites are drive-through for larger units. 45 campsites set in a pristine forest setting covering 7.2 hectares (18 acres) where the Canyon and Hixon Creeks meet. We have campsites available for RVs, pull trailers and tenting. 20 Full RV hookups with 30 AMP, potable water & sewer Including 8 Big rig friendly – pull thru sites 3 Back – in with 30 AMP, potable water 15 Secluded non-serviced sites Sani-dump – free to guests Fire pits & picnic tables at each site

Set in the geographic center of British Columbia on the Nechako and Fraser rivers, Prince George lies in the middle of the forested Interior Plateau and serves as a jumping-off point for RVers heading north on the Great Northern Circle Route to the Alaska Highway. The area rewards adventurous campers looking to get away from wifi hotspots and embrace true solitude, but you don’t need to leave “PG” to go camping, as there are over 120 parks and recreation areas within city limits, most of which have RV campgrounds. Fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, and (in winter) Nordic skiing and snowshoeing are popular area activities.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Canyon Creek Campground

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56km from Prince George · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · Hixon, BC

Our Hixon. B.C., Canada campground is located on Highway 97, only 35 minutes either from, Prince George to the North or Quesnel to the South. Our treed and creek side adventure is one of the most beautiful best kept secrets in the central interior of British Columbia, Canada. Our BC Campground is situated in a treed and creek setting. We are surrounded by nature, entertained by wildlife while still providing clean facilities and conveniences to enhance your camping experience. Enjoy the Eco-nature trails nestled among magnificent evergreens and towering cottonwoods. Or pan for Gold along the two creeks that surround 3 sides of the campground. Our treed campsites are large and provide plenty of space for RVs, pull trailers and tenting. Some sites are drive-through for larger units. 45 campsites set in a pristine forest setting covering 7.2 hectares (18 acres) where the Canyon and Hixon Creeks meet. We have campsites available for RVs, pull trailers and tenting. 20 Full RV hookups with 30 AMP, potable water & sewer Including 8 Big rig friendly – pull thru sites 3 Back – in with 30 AMP, potable water 15 Secluded non-serviced sites Sani-dump – free to guests Fire pits & picnic tables at each site

Stories from the community

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L.

October 2025

24 ft pop-up camper

With pets

1 night at Canyon Creek Campground

Great place to stay. Loved camping by the water watching the beaver swim by. Thank you.

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Clinton

August 2025

24 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Canyon Creek Campground

“The campsite is very clean and quiet, there is an eco trail to hike along the creek.

Rae

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Canyon Creek Campground

This was a return stay for me - the site is safe and secure for a solo female traveler, has toilets and showers, and is super convenient. The host/manager was available when I arrived and the site itself had both grass and gravel to choose from for pitching my tent.

Rae

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Canyon Creek Campground

This was a perfect little stop overnight. I had a flat graveled tent site with grass surrounding, there’s full service bathrooms and showers, and the creek is quite close. They’ve developed a nice little path along the river to explore. I’ll stay again.

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Cariboo Nature Provincial Park

162 campgrounds

Quesnel

5 campgrounds

Burns Lake Provincial Park

91 campgrounds

Tumbler Ridge

1 campground

Lac La Hache Provincial Park

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The best camping near Prince George guide

Where to go

Teapot Mountain

About 40 minutes north of Prince George by road, Teapot Mountain is a popular area day hike near a variety of campgrounds with sites for tent camping or RV spots with full hookups. The 2-kilometre route takes visitors up for views of Summit Lake and the area surrounding Highway 97. Try it in winter with snowshoes.

Eskers Provincial Park

This day-use park east of the city is well-trafficked for its fishing, mountain bike trails, and canoeing. Consider making a stop at Eena Lake for more first-rate fishing and campsite options on your way in or out of the park.

Tabor Mountain Ski Resort Area

Popular for the Tabor Mountain Ski Resort, this area draws winter travelers for its cross-country skiing and summer visitors for its mountain biking. Trails are numerous, and there are options for all skill levels.

When to go

May, June, and July have long, 18-hour-plus days, but these months can be buggy, especially if following a wet spring. Mid-July to mid-October are ideal, with comfortable daytime temperatures and lots of sunshine.

Know before you go

As the largest city in the central B.C, Prince George has standard retail services, including Costco, Wal-Mart, and Canadian Tire.
Summer campground reservations may be required at the two nearby provincial parks, though the Prince George region is not heavily travelled compared to other parts of BC.
Private campgrounds near major highways typically offer fast wifi and showers, while campgrounds out at remote lakes are most often primitive and require self-sufficiency.