Camping in Joffre Lakes Provincial Park

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Washtock Family Campground

24 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · BC
Nestled in the pristine Nahatlatch Valley between the Nahatlatch River and Fraser River. Washtock Family Campground offers rustic camping from tents to RVs. We are an ATV friendly campground with ride in ride out accessibility. The campground offers pull through RV Sites with non-potable water and septic connections. We are off grid so we have no power/electricity connections but allow generators. We have space for big groups or just a quick get away for two, we can accommodate you. We have flush toilets and outhouses as well as a hot shower for guest use. We have a small store on site with your regular camping goodies, Ice, seasonal vegetable, as well as farm fresh eggs and all natural free range beef from our farm. We are located 13km north of Northbend which is across the river from Boston Bar BC. Once you reach Boston Bar you will Turn left at the Esso and cross 2 sets of railroad tracks bringing you into Northbend, from Northbend there is about 6km of paved road after that there is 6km of gravel road until you reach our campground. Past our campground is the beautiful Nahatlatch provincial Park which contains Francis lake, Hanna Lake and Nahatlatch Lake. The lakes offer an abundance of activities such as fishing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming and paddle boarding. The first lake is about a 15-20 min drive again on gravel road. 2 wheel drive accessible until 21km on the forest service Road after 21km you will need a 4x4, if you plan to travel to Grizzly falls or the 3rd Lake. There are many hiking, biking, horseback riding and ATVing trails in the area. Washtockfamilyfarm.ca Please feel free to email if you have any questions. We would love to accommodate you for your future adventures.
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Wild Farm with Mountain Views

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents26 acres · BC
Wild Farm with Mountain Views Camp with Bambi! Wildlife viewings including bears, moose, deer, geese, ducks, hummingbirds, warblers, finches and wolves. Big open 360 degree mountain views. Bright stars and open field where you can tuck into the treed edge next to the deers! The moonlight can be as bright as daytime and the stars are quite a sight. The RV sites are for RV's that are self-sufficient without the need for electricity nor water in or out (no dumping and there is no running water nor an outhouse at RV sites). RV's will be parking on grass and the site requires levelling. We can accommodate vehicles up to 39ft in length. Have your choice of bringing your own tent or using ours! New Glamping Dome Tents with Queen Sized Beds, table and chairs and hammocks including a covered counter for cooking . Unplug and Unwind to the sound of breeze through the trees and romantically flowing water from the nearby creek. There is no cell service or electromagnetic disruption here which makes for a beautiful peaceful mountain retreat. Bring your telescope for the opportunity to see clear, off the grid skies and epic star viewing for the astronomer in you. The bookings are quite private and there is a lot of space between sites. If one of the Dome tents is booked, I block off the other so you'll be the only ones on the whole gravel pad area. There are trees and visual space blocking anyones' view between sites Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park is walkable from our farm and there you can hike, fish, swim, paddle, and more! The road is a gravel road in winter would require 4x4. Otherwise we've seen many EVO cars (Prius Hybrid or fully electric Kia Niro) and even fancy Teslas and BMW sedan's on this road.
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Camping in Joffre Lakes Provincial Park guide

Overview

About

North of Pemberton off the scenic Duffy Lake Road, Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is an exceedingly popular backcountry destination for hikers, campers, and photographers. Main features include the glacier-crested mountain peaks and the pristine, turquoise waters of Lower, Middle, and Upper Joffre Lakes, made blue thanks to glacial silt deposits. The park and its campsites are located in a mountainous alpine location and can remain cool even in summer. The park’s campsites consist of permitted 26 hike-in only campsites near Upper Joffre Lake—campers hiking the steep, rugged 10-kilometre trail here should expect backcountry conditions and be equipped to self-rescue and pack out what they pack in.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Make your plans early to reserve a backcountry campsite—reservations open in March each year and can be made via phone or BC Parks’ Discover Camping website.
  2. A reservation is required for any overnight stay in Joffre Lakes Provincial Park. Campers without a reservation cannot stay overnight.
  3. Winter camping is not available between November 1 and April 15 due to avalanche risk. Be sure to check seasonal opening and closing dates.

When to go

Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is typically extremely busy from May into September. Springtime may still see snow on the ground and the possible emergence of wildlife, while the park’s camping areas are closed in winter due to avalanche risk.

Know before you go

  • No emergency services are available at Joffre Lakes. Visitors must be self-sufficient in this remote wilderness environment and properly equipped to pack everything out.
  • Joffre Lakes Provincial Park doesn’t have wifi or cell phone service. 
  • Bring your own drinking water, as potable water is not available in the park. Water from lakes or streams should be boiled for at least two minutes.
  • Dogs and campfires are prohibited at Joffre Lakes Provincial Park in order to protect the environment and wildlife.
  • The parking lot fills very quickly, particularly on weekends, and even a camping reservation doesn’t guarantee a parking spot. Plan ahead and arrive early.
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