Buckinghorse River Wayside Park
55.0 ha
Area
1970
Established
Class A
Park class
Park
Type
About this Park
A scenic campground for those traveling the Alaska Highway, Buckinghorse River Wayside Park provides visitors with a chance to view moose or fish for arctic grayling.
This park is cooperatively managed by a community, society or other partner. Services and facilities may differ from those offered in other BC Parks.
Special notes
- Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) are prohibited in this park. ORVs include ATVs, off-road motorcycles, snowmobiles and side-by-sides.
Location notes
This park is located approximately 200km northwest of Fort St. John at kilometre 278 of the Alaska Highway (Hwy 97).
Activities
- 214:Hiking Visitors can hike around the area but there are no developed trails at this park.
- 214:Fishing Anglers can try their luck along Buckinghorse River for arctic grayling.
- 214:Swimming There are swimming opportunities in the river.
- 214:Wildlife viewing There are wildlife viewing opportunities. Moose, caribou, black bears and grizzly bears frequent the surrounding area.
- 214: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.
- 214:Cycling Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Buckinghorse River Wayside Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.
Facilities
- 214:Picnic areas This park has a day-use and picnic area.
- 214:Pit or flush toilets This park only has pit toilets, no flush toilets.
- 214:Accessibility information Accessibility information is available for this park.
- 214: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.
Location
57.38479, -122.84107 · Peace
