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Carp Lake

About the Park

Long renowned for its rainbow trout, Carp Lake Park offers some of the finest fishing in the Central Interior, about two hours north of Prince George.

The park includes Carp Lake, War Lake, several smaller lakes and streams, and the waterway linking Carp and War Lakes—the start of the McLeod River. Sandy beaches line Carp Lake’s north shore, contrasting with the spruce-forested south shore.

Two campgrounds provide 102 maintained sites. The main campground features a picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and a playground, while the War Lake campground offers access to scenic War Falls. Though family-friendly, the park primarily attracts anglers and boaters who explore its many islands, bays, and secluded marine campsites.

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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/carp-lake-park/

 

 

Rates

Frontcountry camping – $20/party/night
Long-stay camping (full season) – $90/party/week
Islands-marine camping – $13/party/night
Sani-station – $5/discharge

Cabin with group site (three tent pads) reservable at discovercamping.ca at $88/night/max. 16 people.

Facilities

102 campsites, and a cabin with a group site (three tent pads) reservable at camping.bcparks.ca for $88/night/max.16 people. Lots of extra-large sites. Playground, boat launch and sani-station

 

Location

120 km north of Prince George; then 25 km down on Carp Lake Road.

Size

192 ha.

Park Amenities


  • Vehicle accessible camping facilities

  • Picnic sites

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Toilets

  • Sani-station / dump facilities

  • 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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