Bull Canyon Park
About this Park
Bull Canyon is a small campground along Highway 20, ideal for visitors travelling in the Chilcotin. The park is located in a beautiful canyon, with the glacier blue Chilcotin River flowing past the campground. There is a short walking trail beside the river, and the surrounding area supports excellent fishing lakes, birdwatching and wildlife viewing opportunities.
People can view shallow caves in Bull Canyon Mountain on the Chilcotin River Interpretive Trail. Bull Canyon Park is often used as a base from which to explore.
Safety information
- The Chilcotin River is a very cold and fast moving river. Please keep children and pets away from the river. Swimming is not recommended.
Special notes
- The gates at Bull Canyon are locked during the off-season, from September 16 to May 14. Bull Canyon is the only provincial campsite along Highway 20 between Williams Lake and Tweedsmuir Park. There are several Forest Service campgrounds and two private campgrounds on or near this section of Highway 20.
- ORVs are prohibited in this park. ORVs include ATVs, off-road motorcycles, snowmobiles and side by sides.
Location notes
Six kilometres west of the community of Alexis Creek, off Highway 20. The nearest communitie are Alexis Creek, Redstone, Hanceville and Williams Lake.
Activities
- 398:Hiking There is a Chilcotin River Interpretive Trail at the park, which is 2km (return) in length and was designed and developed by the students of Alexis Creek Elementary School. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
- 398:Fishing
- 398: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.
- 398: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 Bull Canyon 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
- 398:Picnic areas This park has a day-use and picnic area.
- 398:Pit or flush toilets This park only has pit toilets. They are located in the day-use area and throughout the campground.
- 398:Drinking water A hand pump well is available in the park. It is located at the entrance of the park in the day-use area.
- 398:Accessibility information Accessibility information is available for this park.
- 398: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
52.08917, -123.37964 · Bowron-Cariboo
