Sowchea Bay Park
13.0 ha
Area
1989
Established
Class A
Park class
Park
Type
About this Park
Sowchea Bay Park is a picturesque park that was formerly a forestry campsite. The campground is along Stuart Lake, with the majority of campsites right next to the water. The park is located only 20km from Fort St. James.
Safety information
- For safety reasons, firearms are not permitted in the park. Sowchea Bay is closed to hunting.
Special notes
- There is no day-use area at Sowchea Bay Park (use facilities at Paarens Beach Park, just 5km east on Sowchea Bay Road).
- This campsite was once a Forest Service recreation site. Site layout is not BC Parks standard. Larger RVs may have difficulty maneuvering.
- This is a busy destination for boaters and anglers, with a single lane gravel boat launch available with limited parking.
Location notes
From Prince George, travel 100km west on Highway 16 to Vanderhoof. From Vanderhoof travel 55km north on Highway 27 to Fort St. James. From Fort St. James, travel 20km west on Sowchea Bay Road.
Activities
- 370:Hiking
- 370:Cycling
- 370:Canoeing There are canoeing or kayaking opportunities at this park.
- 370:Swimming Safe swimming practices are a must! Visitors are encouraged to remain within the designated area. An abrupt drop-off is marked with floats.
- 370:Fishing Stuart Lake anglers enjoy fishing for char and rainbow trout.
- 370:Pets on leash Pets and 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.
- 370:Waterskiing There are waterskiing opportunities in this park.
- 370:Windsurfing There are windsurfing opportunities in this park.
- 370:Kayaking There are canoeing or kayaking opportunities at this park.
Facilities
- 370:Pit or flush toilets There are five pit toilets in this park.
- 370:Drinking water A single handpump is located at the east end of the park. Taps are shut off during the off-season.
- 370:Boat launch There is a single lane gravel boat launch available with limited parking.
- 370: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. 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.
- 370:Accessibility information Accessibility information is available for this park.
Location
54.42012, -124.44951 · Omineca
