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#3

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1-800-689-9025[email protected]
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Bowron Lake Park offers a 25-unit drive-in frontcountry campground located near the registration centre, a short distance from Bowron Lake itself in BC's Cariboo region, approximately 120km east of Quesnel. The campground provides access to short walking trails and Bowron Lake for water activities. Bear-proof food caches are required for food storage at all campsites. The park also offers a backcountry canoe circuit with individual and group campsites for longer wilderness trips. Nearby services include the Bear River Mercantile store approximately one kilometre away. (via official site)

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Reservation feePhone reservations, changes, or cancellations5

Key facts

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Booking & season

Backcountry canoe circuitIndividual campsites available first-come, first-served for parties up to 6 people; group campsites with managed schedules for parties 7–14 people

Pitches & accommodation

Pitches25

Facilities & services

No lifeguardsLifeguards are not on duty
Bear-proof cachesRequired for food storage at all designated campsites
Emergency servicesSix emergency two-way radio stations positioned around the canoe circuit for emergency use only

Activities & family

Equipment rentalsCanoes, kayaks, wall tents, and canoe carts available for rent during summer months through local outfitters and park operator
Water activitiesSwimming and water recreation available on Bowron Lake

Location & access

Distance from townApproximately 120km east of Quesnel, BC
Nearby storeBear River Mercantile approximately 1km away

Rules & policies

Pet restrictionsPets must be leashed at all times and are not allowed in park buildings
No servicesNo payphone in park; no cellphone reception on canoe circuit

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Bowron Lake Provincial Park
Bowron Lake Provincial ParkParks & play

Bowron Lake Provincial Park is a wilderness provincial park located in east-central British Columbia, Canada, near the border with Alberta. It is 117 km (73 mi) east of the city of Quesnel. Other nearby towns include Wells and the historic destination of Barkerville. Once a popular hunting and fishing destination, today the park is protected and known for its abundant wildlife, rugged glaciated mo

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Good to know

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Are pets allowed at the campground?

Pets are allowed in the vehicle-accessible campground. They must be leashed at all times and are not allowed in park buildings.

Is there cellphone reception at the campground?

There is no cellphone reception on the canoe circuit. There is also no payphone in the park.

Where can I get supplies?

The Bear River Mercantile store is located approximately one kilometre from the campground.

How do I make a reservation?

Reservations can be made through the BC Parks reservation system at camping.bcparks.ca, by phone at 1-800-689-9025 (toll-free, 7am–7pm Pacific Time), or internationally at 1-519-858-6161. There is a $5 fee for reservations, changes, or cancellations made by phone.

What are the backcountry campsite rules?

Individual parties (up to 6 people) camp at designated individual campsites on a first-come, first-served basis. Group parties (7–14 people) use designated group campsites with managed schedules.

How much does it cost to camp at #3?

#3 charges a camping fee.

How many pitches does #3 have?

#3 has around 25 pitches.

What languages are spoken at #3?

Staff at #3 speak English.

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