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Orren Creek Ranch Resort

46 sites · RVs, Tents189 acres · Clearwater, BC

Orren Creek Ranch ~ Wilderness Resort is a manifestation of a city girl's country dreams coming true! Sharon Marie wanted to live off grid with her family in a more peaceful, natural environment, where she could rescue animals and create a sacred space where others would love to come and stay. In 2016 she had the good fortune of aquiring 189 acres of land, in a fairly remote location, with it's very own lake, surrounded by wilderness, on a mountain plateau in the Southern Cariboo region of beautiful British Columbia. Once used as a ranch, Sharon now offers her little slice of heaven for others. It's a place to breathe in fresh air, soak up the energy of the forest and lake and observe wildlife in its natural habitat. Orren Creek Ranch is a wonderful place to recharge, share good times, make memories, meaningful connections .... and to heal your body, mind and spirit! Come Stay With Us ... and Let Your Spirit Soar!Learn more about this land:Relax and breathe in the fresh air at this private mountain plateau campsite in the Canadian Rockies! A place to breathe in the fresh air, soak up the energy of the forest and lake and observe wildlife in its natural habitat. Orren Creek Ranch is a wonderful place to recharge, share good times, make memories, meaningful connections .... and heal your body, mind and spirit!You will be surrounded by beautiful BC Wilderness and wildlife, just steps to your own private lake. We have over 180 beautiful acres for you to camp on! Our property is located in Lone Butte, BC. Lone Butte is situated in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region of British Columbia on the Fishing Hwy 24 and is the gateway to the scenic Interlakes Area of the Cariboo. It is known for its countless lakes providing great swimming, boating, and fishing.Campfires are permitted as long as there is no fire ban. Pets are welcome.

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Little Horse Lodge

3 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Clearwater, BC

Located in the Cariboo region of BC with beautiful Green Lake access a short walk across the road. RV sites with water and 30 Amp electrical. Lake access is a ten-minute walk from this location and is walkable, ATV, or bike accessible. Crown land is accessible from the back of the property for trails. Great central location to explore the Cariboo. We can accommodate vehicles up to 45ft in length and the sites are flat. Electrical and water hookups are available. Campfires are permitted as long as there is no fire ban. Pets are welcome.

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Sunset Knoll Sites on Big Bar Lake

5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Thompson Nicola E, BC

10 acres of untouched beauty! Extremely private with 100’s of acres of crown land on one side & a neighbour with 10 acres on the other. The lake is Caribbean blueish green & clear as glass. There are miles of trails to hike, 4x4, wild forage, or hunt in season. There are a couple other lakes nearby as well as the Fraser River & the Big Bar Ferry. Highly recommend!! One of our favourites is the Jesmond Fire Lookout. It requires a 4x4 vehicle or physical ability to complete a couple hour hike! We are a bit biased but our place is a very special one of a kind spot!

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7 Sparks Ranch

1 site · RV, Tent163 acres · Kamloops, BC

Wonderfully private! Come give our land some love as it recovers from the 2021 Sparks Lake forest fire. Acres and acres to hike, mountain bike and snowshoe. Surrounded by crown land there is no lack of space to explore and easy access to forest service roads to quad and bike. Many lakes near by for fishing and kayaking. Wildlife galore! There are wild flowers and plants so come forage and explore. Disconnect from the busyness of city life! Coming soon - guided hikes, foraging and information about local medicinal plants. Apothecary on site! A beautiful creek flows right by the campsite, dip your feet in. You can go for walks or nap under the Aspens! We are one hour outside of Kamloops on a maintained public gravel road, however AWD or 4WD recommended during late fall to late spring. Google maps may show coming to our property from Savona but the easiest drive is from Kamloops. Head to the Kamloops airport then follow Tranquille Criss Creek Road. Detailed directions available after booking!

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Shaker Acres

6 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Lone Butte, BC

Learn more about this land:Enjoy camping at Shaker Acres! Bring your own tent, trailer, or RV. If you're bringing an RV or trailer, we can accommodate vehicles up to 45ft in length and the campsites are level. Electrical, water, sewage, and TV hookups are all available.Amenities include potable water, a kitchen, shower, picnic table, wifi, and laundry.Right in the heart of the Cariboo just off the Fishing Highway, #24. Great fishing, hunting, hiking, swimming, water skiing, and horseback riding nearby.There are cows and chickens on the property and we provide free eggs for breakfast. Friendly local owner who owns nearby restaurant, car wash and Sani-dump. Cheesemaking, bread making and baking cooking classes available using farm and local ingredients.Liquor store, gas station, grocery store Ice Cream shop all only 2 kilometres away. Your host can provide a special meal/BBQ with prior arrangement. Can also provide smaller amounts of all staples so you don’t need to buy a whole bag of flour, sugar etc.We have a variety of inflatable float toys and water games for the lake (2km away). 30 lb trout are caught in this lake!! It is a huge lake so there is plenty of room for everyone. Fishermen, skiers, swimmers, paddle boarders.Fire pit available when no bans are on. Plenty of free wood... you collect 😁😁Beautiful starlit skies at night. Marsh 50 meters away with a huge variety of birds and frogs so very musical in the mornings and evenings.Host also operates a small drive-in theatre on weekends 2 km away and will provide transportation if requested. The host will consider any request and with enough notice can plan and provide anything you need!!!

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Dunn Folkin' Around?

11 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents17 acres · Clearwater, BC

Home to the Dunn Folkin' Around? Music & Arts Festival, our property is a 17 acre oasis, surrounded by various species of trees and wildflowers. Enjoy the calming sound of running water with our very own creek running through it. With Dunn Lake just down the road, Mount Baldy right out of the driveway, and access to the North Thompson River not far, it's our own piece of paradise. We have various tent campgrounds developed, and multiple glamping options available, we're sure to have something for everyone. Come out and enjoy the peacefulness that made us fall in love with the area. No words, or pictures will do it justice! We are located ~30 minutes from both Clearwater and Barriere, or a 15 minute drive to Little Fart. So, we are right in the heart of the Boonies. On your way out to the property, you'll likely question yourself if you're lost, but you will (eventually) make it! Dunn Lake Rd is what it is, and can be in various conditions throughout the year. If you want the feeling of isolation, and privacy, while being completely surrounded by nature, then this is place for you.

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Lucky Strike RV Camp

15 sites · Lodging, RVs7 acres · Clearwater, BC

The perfect private camping experience in Lone Butte, BC! Lone Butte is known for its countless lakes providing great swimming, boating, and fishing.12 well-spaced sites offering lakefront access and beautiful scenery to enjoy.If you're bringing an RV, we can accommodate vehicles of any size and the sites are flat. No power is available as of now but powered sites will be available soon.Water station and picnic table available on site. Campfires are permitted as long as there is no fire ban. Pets are welcome.We are located right on Wilson lake in the Bridge lake region of the South Cariboo with many beautiful surrounding lakes in the area. Wilson lake offers amazing boating and fishing. Miles of trails to explore with ATV, Boat and paddleboard rentals available right on site. This is the perfect spot to enjoy nature! We look forward to hosting you.Learn more about this land:The perfect private camping experience in Lone Butte, BC! Lone Butte is known for its countless lakes providing great swimming, boating, and fishing.12 well-spaced sites offering lakefront access and beautiful scenery to enjoy.If you're bringing an RV, we can accommodate vehicles of any size and the sites are flat. No power is available as of now but powered sites will be available soon.Water station and picnic table available on site. Campfires are permitted as long as there is no fire ban. Pets are welcome.We are located right on Wilson lake in the Bridge lake region of the South Cariboo with many beautiful surrounding lakes in the area. Wilson lake offers amazing boating and fishing. Miles of trails to explore with ATV, Boat and paddleboard rentals available right on site. This is the perfect spot to enjoy nature! We look forward to hosting you.

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Martens Resort on Timothy Lake

8 sites · Lodging, RVs16 acres · Williams Lake, BC

Let's be real...when booking a lakefront vacation in BC it's all about the lake and Timothy Lake will not disappoint. Timothy Lake is the perfect size, large enough to be unrestricted and offer great fishing, but small enough where you aren't always battling waves. As you venture from the shoreline you'll eventually loose site of the resort and soon find a public sandy beach, an uninhabited island, and a water channel connecting into Dempsey Lake. We've never heard that Dempsey is a great fishing lake, but it is a cool journey by paddle or small boat, and shows just how awesome the natural world is.....but watch for underwater branches throughout the channel cause a wrecked prop can make a good mad a bad mood - really quick. Located off the beaten track, Timothy Lake is seldom used by weekend warriors and is never too busy - making it great for swimming, water skiing, fishing or just floating around in one of those giant inflatable flamingo's...... if that's your thing. **There is a pet fee at $55/ per pet, you can add this to your booking at checkout.

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Kayanara Guest Ranch

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents220 acres · Eagle Creek, BC

We all deserve to dream! Come experience everything this area has to offer. Located in the heart of the South Cariboo, only a stone throw away from beautiful Canim Lake Beach. Kayanara resides on a serene 220 acres, nestled amongst the trees with the mystical Eagle Creek caressing our southern border. You can enjoy being on the water as we have kayak and canoe rentals or you can drive 5 minutes and be at Canim Lake beach and enjoy a swim. Complete with over 7 kilometers of inspiring hiking trails with unbelievable views, and access to unlimited open back country right from our door step. See all of the wildlife, pristine lakes and rivers you want to explore. Come enjoy peace and tranquility by connecting with the land and connecting with yourself.

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Stack Lake Stay

5 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Williams Lake, BC

50-acre hobby farm on a small private lake. We have 5 campsites available for tent or RV campers. If you're bringing an RV, we can accommodate vehicles up to 100 ft in length and the site is flat. Situated minutes away from larger lakes such as Lac La Hache and Timothy lake. Mt Timothy ski hill is approximately 25 minutes up the road. Our private lake offers tons of wildlife viewing, kayaking and fishing. The property is surrounded by endless trails for hiking, atving and horseback riding. Feel free to bring your animals and enjoy the outdoors. Campfires are permitted. Potable water and wifi available. We look forward to hosting you!

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Whoka Orchard

1 site · RV200 acres · BC

Discover the gorgeous landscape that surrounds this beautiful sheep farm. A perfect quiet destination for anyone wanting to stop, recharge and reconnect with nature and animals. Come experience our off grid full hook up site with 15amp service. The farm borders Roserim lake and is perfect for swimming, kayaking, bird watching, reading, fishing and sunsets. The waterfalls and Gray Wells Provincial park are just a short drive away.

Meadow Springs Ranch

1 site · Lodging160 acres · 70 Mile House, BC

Welcome to Meadow Springs Ranch! 160 acres of peaceful surroundings in the South Cariboo of British Columbia. We are completely surrounded by crown land, lots of trees, meadows, wildflowers, six natural springs, an abundance of wildlife and our own private lake. We have many gathering spaces for connection and conversation including a large fire pit area. Our 4 rustic cabins are equipped with a wood stove and their own private decks, and the Bunkhouse has a full kitchen and bathroom. The ranch is a 2-hour drive from Kamloops, and a 5-hour drive from Vancouver. We can’t wait to share with you the beauty and energy of our expansive natural environment.

The best camping near Crater Lake Provincial Park guide

Overview

About

Embark on an adventure at Crater Lake Provincial Park, where the crystal-clear waters invite you to dive into a world of exploration. Traverse the scenic trails that hug the lake's edge, offering panoramic views that will etch themselves into your memory. Whether you're paddling through the serene waters, fishing for the catch of the day, or simply basking in the tranquility of nature, this park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. With activities aplenty, every visit promises a new discovery.

When to go

The ideal time to visit Crater Lake Provincial Park is during the summer months, from June to September, when the weather is warm and the park is fully accessible. Winter can be harsh, with heavy snowfall limiting access to certain areas, making it less ideal for visitors. Plan your trip to coincide with the park's peak conditions to fully enjoy its natural beauty.

Know before you go

Ensure you're prepared for varying weather conditions; pack layers and waterproof gear.
Check the park's official website for any trail closures or advisories before your visit.
Accessibility may vary across the park; inquire ahead if you require special accommodations.
While exploring, stay on designated paths to protect the park's delicate ecosystems.
Facilities are available, but it's wise to bring essential supplies in case they're fully occupied.