Buckinghorse River Wayside Provincial Park
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A campfire ban is currently in effect for this park. For more information about campfire bans and about provincial parks with park closures and campfire bans in effect, visit the BC Parks campfire ban webpage.
Park Info
A scenic campground for those traveling the Alaska Highway, Buckinghorse River Provincial Park provides visitors with a chance to view moose or fish for arctic grayling.
Please note: This park is cooperatively managed by a community, society or other partner. Services and facilities may differ from those offered in other BC Parks.
Park Size: 36 ha
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All dates are subject to change without notice |
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| Opening and Closing Campground Dates: (campground is accessible but may not offer full services such as water, security, etc.) |
May &ndah; September 30 (gate is closed during the off-season) |
| Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees: | May &ndah; September 30 |
| Campground Reservable Dates: | Not applicable |
| Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: | 33 |
| Number of Reservable Campsites, if applicable: (all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
Not applicable |
| Note: The above information is for the campground only. Park users can still walk into the park if conditions such as weather permit. Check the "Attention Visitor Notice" above for park alerts. | |
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Location
Located approximately 200 km northwest of Fort St. John at kilometre 278 of the Alaska Highway (Hwy 97).
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Nature & Culture
- Conservation - Buckinghorse River Provincial Park lies just east of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in the Muskwa Plateau ecosection.
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Activities Available At This Park
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Cycling | |
Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
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Fishing | |
Anglers can try their luck along Buckinghorse River for arctic grayling. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
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Hiking | |
Visitors can hike around the area but there are no developed trails at this park.
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Pets on Leash | |
Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.
Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
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Swimming | |
There are swimming opportunities in the river. There are no lifeguards at provincial parks.
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Wildlife Viewing | |
There are wildlife viewing opportunities. Moose, Caribou, Black Bears and Grizzly Bears frequent the surrounding area.
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Facilities Available At This Park
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Boat Launch | |
There is a small boat launch at the park.
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Campfires | |
While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood.Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
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Drinking Water | |
Hand pump at entrance. Boil water advisory in effect. Hand pumps are shut off during the off-season.
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Picnic Areas | |
This park has a day-use/picnic area.
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Pit or Flush Toilets | |
This park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets.
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Vehicle Accessible Camping | |
This park offers vehicle accessible campsites on a first-come, first-served basis - campsite reservations are not accepted.
Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
BC Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only):
$7.50 per senior's couple/night
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Wheelchair Access | |
There are some wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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