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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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Tent Forest Campsite #1

1 site ¡ RV, Tent84 acres ¡ Clearwater, BC
Learn more about this land:Tucked into the forest, this campsite is surrounded by tall cedars, birch, pines, and firs. It is isolated and a short walk to the North Thompson River. Only a short drive to Wells Grey Park where you can hike, fish, and explore the park.This is a dry site, so you need to bring your own drinking water, but you can grab some water from the creek for washing up.Pets are welcome.
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Barriere Ridge Resort

1 site ¡ RV1 acre ¡ Clearwater, BC
Barriere Ridge Resort is a hidden gem. It is a private resort on the west side of East Barriere Lake, one of the warmest and cleanest lakes in BC. It is located off a Forest Service Road in the town of Barriere , which is only 45 minutes drive from Kamloops. Our RV Site is a large 1 acre lot fully serviced with water, electricity, and sewer and only 150 meters walk to the Lake! Unlike most RV site rentals where your neighbour is literally only steps away, your neighbour (if any) will be half an acre away! The lot is rectangular in shape, with the bottom half is levelled for RV use, and the upper half is a private forested area open for your exploration. *****AMENITIES***** - Water - Electricity - Private Sewer Hook-up - Use of private 4-man canoe, paddles, and life-jackets - Common boat trailer parking - Common beach access and picnic area *****RATES***** - 1 RV can accommodate 8 people, with extra fees for additional guests -The site can comfortably fit a second RV so great for a group stay. - $70 / night with minimum 3 nights stay for 1 RV (any length is fine) - $475 per week. - Extra $12 / night for an additional RV. - Can accommodate max of 2 RVs only *****ABOUT EAST BARRIERE LAKE***** It is at 632 m in elevation one can enjoy the warm weather of the North Thompson. With surface temperatures reaching 27°C, the lake is perfect for swimming or any water sports. The lake is also up to 100 m deep, translating to excellent fishing during the summer. The lake has a surface area of 994 ha (2,456 acres) and is almost 15 km in length, which provides plenty of areas to remain uncrowded. *****RECREATION***** The Barriere Lakes (North, South, and East) hold some of the best trout fishing in this region. Trolling, fly fishing, and light spin casting for native Kamloops rainbow trout are all productive methods. The Lakes each personalize opportunities to enjoy paddling in calm waters, fishing, or drifting in a pontoon boat. Uncrowded East Barriere Lake is great for waterskiing, wakeboarding, and other watersports. Nearby, Dunn Lake is also long and deep, offering excellent fishing for rainbow trout, lake trout, bull trout, and Kokanee. There is good hunting for moose and deer from the property. *****DIRECTIONS***** Location: Russel Creek Forest Service Rd , Thompson-Nicola O, Canada 7540 Russel Creek Forest Service Road Drive Time to East Barriere Lake Kamloops 45 minutes Kelowna 2.5 hrs Vancouver 4 hrs Travel north or south to Barriere, BC via Highway 5. Turn northeast onto Barriere Town Road until you reach Barriere Lakes Road, travel east for 21 km then turn north (left) onto Fir Road, which turns into Russel Creek FSR. Follow this road until there is a fork in the road, turn right to Barriere Ridge Resort. From Fir Road, the way to the resort is well marked. A gate is at the upper end of the resort that requires a combination to enter.
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Alpenglow Farms

3 sites ¡ Lodging, Tents98 acres ¡ Clearwater, BC
Welcome to 98 acres of paradise. The farm is located at the base of Raft Mountain on the North Thompson River in Beautiful British Columbia Canada. Whether you are fishing from our private beach, horseback riding through the forest paths or enjoying time with the farm animals Alpenglow Farms has it all for an incredible adventure without leaving the property. For those wanting to explore even more in the Canadian Rockies your host is always willing to organize such adventures as waterfall viewing in Wells Grey Park, paragliding, white water rafting and so much more. Wake up where the bears do and see what adventure awaits today.
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Ellison Funny Farm

1 site ¡ RV, Tent5 acres ¡ Barriere, BC
Enjoy the sounds of our hobby farm from dawn until dusk..... from goats to ducks to peacocks and everything in between. Lots of hiking and beautiful waterfalls within a one hour drive. Float down the river or dirt bike in the back country and come back to a cozy fire in the evenings. IG ellison_funny_farm Pitch a tent or pull up in your camper and enjoy the sounds and entertainment our funny farm has to offer. If you're bringing an RV, we can accommodate vehicles up to 35ft in length and the site requires levelling. Water and sewage hookups are available. We have horses, cows, donkeys, goats, pigs, chickens and ducks and everyone will be happy to meet you. There is great hiking behind the property and beautiful waterfalls within a 45 drive. Campfires are permitted as long as there is no fire ban, pets are welcome. Our property is located in Barriere, BC. Barriere is a special place with its own unique character. It is located in Kamloops Country in the Thompson Okanagan region of British Columbia. This is a small, friendly community, located only 45 minutes north of Kamloops, that has all the major conveniences of a city but offers a life of quiet, relaxed living. Surrounded by rolling, forest-covered mountains, the local scenery is an excellent example of why British Columbia is known for its spectacular beauty.
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Wells Gray Golf & RV Resort

51 sites ¡ RVs, Tents400 acres ¡ Clearwater, BC
Welcome to Wells Gray Golf & RV Resort, a beautiful spot for your family getaway in Wells Gray Provincial Park. Located 35km from Clearwater in Central Interior BC, Wells Gray Golf & RV Resort has every style of camping to fit your needs, from full service RV camping and tenting to rustic cabins. We are horse and dog friendly, and have corrals for guests that like to travel with their horses. If you are looking for an affordable, nature inspired holiday close to many natural attractions, you have found the right place. We border Hemp Creek as well as acres of pristine wilderness, and various kinds of wildlife can ofen be seen at the resort. With ample green space, we have the advantage of being close to some of the world’s best outdoor recreational activities such as canoeing, kayaking, rafting, fly-fishing, hiking, camping, wildlife viewing and horseback riding. We host a challenging 9 hole par 72 golf course and offer some incredible Stay and Play packages. As the topping on your getaway, we have a private mineral swimming lake available exclusively to our guests and their visitors. This resort has been built and managed as a family business from its birth in 1998. We are all proud to share the beauty of nature with our guests! Make yourself at home at Wells Gray Golf & RV Resort. If you are looking for a peaceful, friendly, and family oriented place to stay, then this is the place for you. You will enjoy the variety of natural wonders within Wells Gray Park. Be sure to bring your camera!
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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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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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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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Gurus Of Gravel Bike Retreat

1 site ¡ Lodging2 acres ¡ Clearwater, BC
Welcome to Gurus Of Gravel Bike Retreat, where enchanting experiences and serene retreats await in the heart of nature. Nestled near the breathtaking Wells Gray Provincial Park in Clearwater, our guest cabin and suite offer a haven for travelers seeking tranquility and adventure. Accommodation: Immerse yourself in the comfort of our charming cabin and guest suite, meticulously designed to blend modern amenities with rustic charm. Each space is a sanctuary of relaxation, providing a home away from home for our guests. Enjoy the crisp mountain air and stunning views of the surrounding gardens and majestic mountains. Hospitality Excellence: As hosts, we take pride in offering personalized hospitality that goes beyond expectations. Our dedicated team ensures a seamless and memorable stay, from the moment you arrive to the day you depart. Outdoor Adventures: Embark on unforgettable outdoor adventures right from our doorstep. Discover the beauty of Wells Gray Provincial Park, with its pristine waterfalls and lush landscapes. For adventurous souls, we offer exhilarating bike tours and convenient bike rentals, allowing you to explore the scenic wonders at your own pace. Natural Beauty and Relaxation: Relax in the embrace of nature as you unwind in our tranquil surroundings. Whether you're strolling through our manicured gardens or simply enjoying the breathtaking mountain views, every moment at Gurus Of Gravel Bike Retreat is an opportunity to rejuvenate and connect with the natural world. Your Gateway to Clearwater: We are more than just a place to stay; we are your gateway to the wonders of Clearwater. Explore the local culture, savor the flavors of the region, and make lasting memories against the backdrop of British Columbia's stunning wilderness. At Gurus Of Gravel Bike Retreat, we invite you to experience the perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and natural beauty.
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Funny Duck's Family Farm

3 sites ¡ Tents20 acres ¡ Kamloops, BC
We are a working hobby farm with livestock, crops and an orchard. Expect a free-range chicken or two and maybe a wake-up call from our rooster. The site also has a picnic area and some kids play equipment including climbing frame and sea-saw. You can choose between flat and sloped camping areas. Once settled the site is 20+ acres before backing on to crown land. Excellent hiking (uphill!) right from your tent. This rural site has no 'local' amenities, but the vineyard and cider makers is nearby. Down the road in Westsyde there is the pool, shops and pubs. Miles of hiking and biking. 1-2 km to Jamieson Creek FSR and off-roading.
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The best camping near North Thompson Islands Provincial Park guide

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Embark on a journey to North Thompson Islands Provincial Park, a haven for those seeking tranquility and adventure alike. Here, the call of the wild beckons explorers to immerse themselves in activities such as kayaking through gentle waters, spotting local wildlife in their natural habitat, and hiking along scenic trails that weave through the park's lush landscape. Although the park does not offer campgrounds, the allure of day-time exploration promises a memorable experience for every visitor.

When to go

The ideal time to visit North Thompson Islands Provincial Park is during the warmer months, from late May to early September, when the weather is most conducive for outdoor activities. Winter can be harsh, with limited access and fewer services, making it less ideal for visits.

Know before you go

  • Check the park's official website for any seasonal closures or alerts before planning your trip.
  • Wear appropriate footwear and clothing for hiking and water-based activities.
  • Be mindful of local wildlife and maintain a safe distance at all times.
  • There are no overnight facilities; plan your visit during daylight hours from 8:30am to 5pm.
  • Remember to carry out all trash and leave the park as pristine as you found it.

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