About the Park
Paarens Beach Provincial Park is a charming small park that remains a hidden gem beyond the local area.
A spacious day-use area stretches along a wide sandy beach and features change houses, numerous picnic tables, a children’s playground, and a log picnic shelter—perfect for relaxed summer outings.
With a quiet campground, expansive beach, and boat launch, the park makes an ideal base for enjoying recreation on Stuart Lake and exploring the rich history of nearby Fort St. James.
Fort St. James, CA
12:50 pm,
Nov 6, 2026
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Today
1:00 pmNov 6, 2026
3° / 5°°C | °F
1 mm
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32 Km/h
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998 hPa
0.92 mm/h
Tomorrow
1:00 pmNov 7, 2026
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1 mm
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0.19 mm/h
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1:00 pmNov 8, 2026
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1:00 pmNov 9, 2026
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1:00 pmNov 10, 2026
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2:00 amNov 8, 2026
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2:00 pmNov 10, 2026
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5:00 pmNov 10, 2026
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8:00 pmNov 10, 2026
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2:00 amNov 11, 2026
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5:00 amNov 11, 2026
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8:00 amNov 11, 2026
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1007 hPa
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Contact
Quartz Contracting
Phone: 250-964-3489
E-mail: [email protected]
For the most up-to-date park information and advisories: https://bcparks.ca/paarens-beach-park/
Rates
Frontcountry camping – $22/party/night
Long-stay camping (full season) – $90/party/week
Facilities
39 vehicle-accessible campsites, 3 walk in beach campsites, day-use area, boat launch, playground with accessible features and 800 metres of sandy beach.
Location
11 km from Fort St. James on the south shore of Stuart Lake.
Size
43 ha.Park Amenities
Vehicle accessible camping facilities
Picnic sites
Wheelchair accessible
Pit Toilets
Campfires allowed
Playground
Beach
Boat Launch
Pets must be on leash
Park Activities
Swimming
Canoeing / kayaking
Windsurfing
Waterskiing
Fishing
Hiking
Bicycling
