The best camping near Burns Lake Provincial Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Burns Lake Provincial Park adventure.

This bare-bones park has rich culture, abundant wildlife, and year-round recreation.

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Osatuik Retreat

1 site · RV10 acres · Burns Lake, BC

Secluded 10 acres with trails. Watch and listen to nature near by. Just 600 meters down the road to the lake for a quick paddle or swim. Or walk through the trails to explore nature. There is an outhouse with lights and a building with an outdoor kitchen available. There is an area for tents and hammocks.

The Mountain

4 sites · RVs, Tents151 acres · Burns Lake, BC

Secluded, yet accessible, this unique location takes you back in time on the off-grid homestead, surrounded by crown forest, creeks and nearby lakes. Come enjoy our artesian spring water and fresh mountain air. Lose yourself in the quiet; reflect with only the breeze in the leaves, and animals both wild and domestic, as company. Take a hike through the forest, or climb the rocky outcropping behind the homestead for a scenic view of the lakes and mountains beyond.

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Little Bear Ranch/ Ursa Minor

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents327 acres · Burns Lake, BC

Little Bear Ranch is a special spot homesteaded by Nathan’s Parents in 1957, it was originally intended to be a guest ranch but spent most of its life as a cattle ranch and is now finding a second life as a destination craft brewery and camping location. Located on Chief Louis Arm on Ootsa Lake in the traditional territory of the Cheslatta Carrier Nation, It gives you access to over 900 kilometres of shoreline on the huge Nechako Reservoir in the wild center of British Columbia. Tweedsmuir Park is 25 Km by boat. Opportunities for boating , wildlife viewing, hiking,fishing are right outside you door. Learn more about this land:Enjoy privacy and comfort in our very private lakeside cabin!It's a 5-minute walk to the tasting room at our Farmhouse Brewery.Nestled on private lakeside property, this cozy cabin is perfect for those looking to escape the city and embrace nature. With a country feel and campfire ambiance, this cabin offers a small kitchen, a cozy bedroom, and a pet-friendly setting. It comfortably sleeps 3 to 4 adults with solar-heated running water and electricity. This cabin is an excellent option for those looking for a rustic, cabin-style retreat.Campfires are permitted, pets are welcome.

The best camping near Burns Lake Provincial Park guide

Overview

About

On the south shore of Burns Lake, this small, 65-hectare peninsula is unfinished but prime for time outdoors with a community-maintained, 8-kilometre loop trail and a lakefront popular for swimming. The province’s smallest provincial park, Deadman’s Island, is just two kilometres from the Burns Lake boat launch, and other lake activities include kayaking and canoeing, birdwatching, picnicking, and swimming. Several hike-in campsites are available with tent pads, picnic tables, fire rings, pit toilets, and a few covered shelters. Burns Lake lies within the territories of the Burns Lake Band, the Wet’suwet’en and the Carrier-Sekani Tribal Council.

When to go

From May to September the lake is popular for outdoor recreation. In winter, once the lake has fully frozen, skating, snowshoeing and snowmobiling become possibilities.

Know before you go

The park has no user fees or maintained road access.
The nearest town, Burns Lake, is five kilometres from the park.
Bring your own drinking water, as potable water is not available.
The weather can be changeable, and overnight freezes are possible well into May.
Additional camping options can be found 10 kilometres away at Kager Lake Recreation Area.