Camping for Free in BC
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There is a phenomenon in BC, Canada that not a lot of people know about. You can go camping for free in BC. You read that right. Camping for free.
There are many forest service roads throughout British Columbia, Canada. Some of these forest service roads were old logging roads that the province has fixed up. Most of the forest service road campsites are free or next to free and some of them you can overnight camp at. Some of them have campsites and at the campsites there are usually picnic tables. There are also outhouses at most of them. Now, you won't get showers or electricity at these sites but what do you expect for free.
Most of the forest service roads are located at a lake. There are signs explaining what you can or cannot do at these sites. For instance, at Pass Lake, you have to pack your own garbage back out with you and you can only fish with flies. Some of the camp lakes you can't bring a boat into and some of them you can't have a campfire at. You just have to read the signs and follow the directions.
The forest service roads allow us citizens of British Columbia to enjoy the wilderness without costing a fortune. Being from Ontario, originally, it takes sometime to get used to the idea that you can actually camp for free. Everything in Ontario costs money, everything and it sure is a nice change to actually get something for absolutely free.
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Shanon, yes, Tamarack Lake is in the East Kootenay area of BC and Pass Lake was just one of many free spots in the Kamloops area. Do a search for forest service roads in BC and you will find tons of them.
Hi, I love British Columbia and LOVE camping but I haven't done it in many years. Friends of mine and I are going camping this weekend near Harrison so that should be fun.
My question is - where can one go camping for free in BC without getting busted for pitching a tent on private property, i.e. not in a provincial park or designated campsite - just out in the wilderness. One day I'd just like to pack my tent and go... and see where I end up. Also, how do you keep bears from ruining your campsite? Are those loud airhorns legal?
Also, if I take a logging road into the bushes to find a secluded place to camp, I hear some of those logging trucks are pretty relentless at not letting you pass. Getting hit by a 20-ton logging truck is not my idea of a 'nice trip'.
Thanks for any info.
Dan, thank you for your comment. There are free places you can camp, depending on where you want to go in BC. I know that there is a book out that lists all of these campgrounds in it. Your other questions, I am not sure. You may want to look this information up on the internet.
i would like to camp at some of the lakes around kamloops but my 5th wheel is to long for the foresty camp sites around here . the one at helina lake seems to be the only one i can fined that i can go to that the trailer fits in . the sites are nice and big . my trailer is 30ft long as we go to az. for the winter with it .
gord thank you for your comment. Have you tried any of the Provincial Parks in Kamloops?
I WAS WONDERING WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH DUFFY LAKE IS IT STILL A BYKE ORG. SUCH A BEAUTIFUL LAKE AND CLOSE AND WE CAN,T JUST CAMP,WE,VE HAD BAD EXP,WE ARE SENIORS
Isabel, thank you for your comment and I am sorry that you have had a bad experience. There are lots of free campgrounds around the BC area.
Im looking for a free place to camp around London Ontario my brother lost his place and needs to start over any comments would help
Kathy, thank you for your comment. Sorry, I live nowhere near London, ON. Sorry to hear that your brother lost his place. You could try looking for Provincial Parks around London, ON area. I am sure there are lots.
Do you know if there is free camping in and around the Lower Mainland/ Vancouver? Thank-you!
Sarcy, no I am afraid I do not. That is one place I haven't camped yet.
Shanon 2 years ago
Hi there,
Could you please tell me if Tamarack Lake is in the East Kootenay, B.C.
Also, is there any other free camping in the Kamloops area.