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Camping near Quesnel

With an average of 254 days of sunshine each year, camping in Quesnel is first-rate.

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Kodama Institute and hobby farm

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents27 acres ¡ Williams Lake, BC
This Fraser River waterfront is 27.5 acres that is layed out in three shelves the lower shelf next to the water that walks along river is crown land about 4-6 hours and only seeing wildlife on this level is 5 camp sites. The next level is the hobby farm hay field and pasture up to the house also chickens house. The farm is close to the 97 Cariboo hwy turn on to Macalister at Soda Creek Road third driveway in on 6831 Soda Creek Macalister Road
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Sweetwater! Quirky Trip Experience!

35 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents153 acres ¡ Fraser Fort George E, BC
What you will find at Sweetwater; An undeveloped campsite for tents and RV's with wild camping and few amenities, A Rustic BnB log cabin (campers can access toilet/shower/laundry if it's not booked), A Quaint Country Store with homespun foods and gifts, Fun Workshops and Classes (like pottery and breadmaking), Woodfired breads and Pizzas with "room service" food options or book a woodfired pizza dinner experience! Look up Becky's Farmhouse Market on Facebook for more information. Unplug and enjoy all that nature has to offer on 150 acres of trees and hay fields with your very own creek. Endless crown land borders the property and will allow you to roam for hours on your snowmobiles, quads, horses etc. Secret Lake is an easy 4x4 trail within 15 min that has a floating dock you can untie from the tree and pole out to the middle and fish for trout. There's a little firepit and cabin there and only the locals know about it so you will have privacy. Trapping Lake is at the end of the road and is accessible to the public for swimming, kyaking and fishing with small boats. Chubb lake is also nearby and where you would take the family swimming in a park-like setting. Just 1/2hr south of Prince George and 10 minutes north of Hixon, it allows you to experience an off-grid feel yet have amenities nearby! Every type of camper is welcome here from tying a hammock between 2 trees to a 45 ft RV with slides. There's tons of parking for RV's, semi rigs, horse trailers etc. It's a beautiful acreage and you can choose to stay wherever you like within the property boundaries just be sure to leave the land as you found it and follow fire bans. There are a few semi-level spots suitable for RV's and plenty of areas that can be accessed by vehicle. There are 153 acres of treed privacy and a creek you can camp right beside. If you MUST have power and water there is a hook in the well pump house. Or if you prefer something more glamorous rent the 2bd log house for the weekend :) I own all the property on both sides of the road all the way down to Horrocks Rd. You may choose to camp on your right side in one of the open hay fields or the treed section between them or you may choose to turn left just before Horrocks rd (where theres no fencing and the old hay barn that's being dismantled) and go exploring to find a creekside location. If you prefer a more level spot or prefer to be closer to other people you can turn left onto Horrocks Rd and left into the driveway of the house with the red roof. You may camp around the house (like in the backyard down beside the creek)
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Peavine Ridge Farms

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents160 acres ¡ Cariboo F, BC
Depending on the season and what’s happening on the farm, you can camp with a view of the mountains, by a small waterfall, or near the lake.It’s a working farm so it comes with a unique experience.Bring your own tents and camper vans. We can accommodate vehicles up to 45ft in length and the site requires levelling. Enjoy beautiful sunsets in the evening, and star gazing once the sun goes down.Campfires are permitted as long as there is no fire ban. Pets are welcome! Cedar Point Provincial Park is about 1 hour away.  Cedar Point Park is situated on Quesnel Lake, 6km from the town of Likely. Old-growth cedars are located throughout the park including the campground area.Please feel free to message us if you have any questions. We look forward to hosting you!Learn more about this land:Depending on the season and what’s happening on the farm, you can camp with a view of the mountains, by a small waterfall, or near the lake.It’s a working farm so it comes with a unique experience.Bring your own tents and camper vans. We can accommodate vehicles up to 45ft in length and the site requires levelling. Enjoy beautiful sunsets in the evening, and star gazing once the sun goes down.Campfires are permitted as long as there is no fire ban. Pets are welcome! Cedar Point Provincial Park is about 1 hour away.  Cedar Point Park is situated on Quesnel Lake, 6km from the town of Likely. Old-growth cedars are located throughout the park including the campground area.Please feel free to message us if you have any questions. We look forward to hosting you!
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Camping near Quesnel guide

Overview

Quesnel is in the heart of BC's Cariboo region, an area known for its gold-mining past, rolling ranges, and huge tracts of untouched wilderness. There are four lakes within 20 kilometers of this small city (which was built along the banks of the converging Fraser and Quesnel rivers during the mid-1800s gold rush) and thousands more beyond that. Outdoor pursuits are endless on the 53rd Parallel North, be it horse riding in the backwoods, strolling along the peaceful Riverfront Trail system in town, or picking up a pan and hoping for your own personal gold strike.

Where to go

Barkerville

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to go back in time, Barkerville has the answer. Triggered by Billy Barker’s gold strike on Williams Creek, this amazingly preserved boomtown became the epicentre of the Cariboo gold rush: it was once the largest city west of Chicago and north of San Francisco. Peek inside more than 125 heritage buildings with museum displays and live presentations, or talk to one of the onsite historical interpreters.

Wells

Five minutes before you arrive at Barkerville, make a pit stop (or find a pretty campsite) in Wells. While Barkerville is a time capsule, Wells is a living town, with its brightly painted historic buildings, small-but-lively artistic community, cute cafes and diners, and rows of little shops and galleries. The Wells Museum dives into the area’s second gold rush in the 1930s, when droves of men looking for work came to Wells, changing the area forever.

Bowron Lake Provincial Park

Put your canoeing skills to the test along the Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit, a 116-km chain of lakes, rivers, waterways and connecting portages. This spectacular slice of wilderness butts up against the western slopes of Cariboo Mountain Range, where you can choose a route that takes two days or 10. If your canoeing skills are up to snuff, there’s also a drive-in camping option. No matter which option you take, the scenery remains stunningly beautiful.

When to go

Thanks to warm air flowing off the Pacific and inland to the Cariboo region, Quesnel’s climate is quite mild compared to the rest of Canada. It gets cool at night, even in the summer when daytime temperatures average above 24°C. May through to September is the prime time to enjoy those extra-long summer days outside. If winter camping is what you’re looking for, aim for March to get the snow but not the deep chill.

Know before you go

  • Quesnel is on the main route to the Yukon, located equidistant from Williams Lake to the south and Prince George to the north, on Highway 97.
  • It’s an 8-hour drive from Vancouver to Quesnel, making it the ideal spot to pull over and rest after a full day's drive. Quesnel also has a regional airport (as does Williams Lake).
  • While the summer months bring the balmy weather, they also bring out the bugs—be sure to pack appropriate insect repellent and long-sleeved clothes.
  • This is a remote part of BC, with long stretches of windy road without many services. Be prepared.

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