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Buckinghorse River Wayside

About the Park

Buckinghorse River Provincial Park is a scenic campground ideally suited for travellers along the Alaska Highway seeking a peaceful stop in nature. Surrounded by northern wilderness, the park offers a relaxing setting to stretch your legs, enjoy a riverside picnic, or settle in for the night.

Visitors often have the opportunity to spot wildlife, including moose that frequent the area, and anglers can try their luck fishing for Arctic grayling in the Buckinghorse River. With its quiet atmosphere and natural beauty, the park provides a memorable break along this iconic northern route.

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Pink Mountain, CA
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Contact

For the most up-to-date park information and advisories: https://bcparks.ca/buckinghorse-river-wayside-park/

Rates

Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $20.00 per party/night
BC Senior’s Rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only): $10.00 per senior party/night.

Facilities

This park offers 17 vehicle accessible campsites on a first-come, first-served basis; campsite reservations are not accepted.
The sites are able to accommodate an RV of up to 32 feet in length, with no height restriction.

There is a small boat launch, wildlife viewing and swimming opportunities in the river. Firewood is available for sale.

Location

Approximately 200 km northwest of Fort St. John at kilometer 278 of the Alaska Highway (Hwy 97).55 ha.

Size

55 ha.

Park Amenities


  • Vehicle accessible camping facilities

  • Picnic sites

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Pit Toilets

  • Campfires allowed

  • Boat Launch

  • Pets must be on leash

Park Activities


  • Swimming

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling

  • Wildlife Viewing
Directions & Gallery

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