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Paarens Beach

About the Park

The park provides a good location to stay while visiting the many local sites such as the Fort St. James Historic Park.

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Fort St. James, CA
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Contact

Quartz Contracting
Phone: 250-964-3489
E-mail:   [email protected]
www.bcparks.ca

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
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