BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
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BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 15
- Hookups
- 15 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $17 CAD per night
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,398 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Chilliwack
- Activities
- Kayaking, Hiking, Camping
About
This small 14 site jewel is extremely beautiful as is situated along a small tributary to the Chilliwack River. The site is popular with hikers and has access to the Trans Canada, and other very popular local trails.
Payment for camping permits are Cash Only. For reservations, visit https://campchilliwackvalley.ca.
NOTE All visitors are required to exit the site by 10:30 PM as gates are locked at 11:00 PM and will remain closed until 7:00 AM. This site has on-site supervision during the camping season.
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, litter barrels, parking.
Getting there: Follow the Trans-Canada Hwy (Hwy 1) East from Vancouver and take Exit 119 onto Vedder Road. Turn left at Chilliwack Lake Road and drive approximately 30 km. The site is located just off Chilliwack Lake Road on the right.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 34° | 4° | 52° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 40° | 30° | 4° | 56° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 32° | 13° | 67° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 48° | 36° | 24° | 71° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 45° | 35° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 60° | 48° | 41° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 56° | 47° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 59° | 50° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 54° | 43° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 43° | 35° | 80° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 46° | 36° | 25° | 60° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 31° | 7° | 51° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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All public campgrounds in British Columbia · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-10. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.