Region: Merritt
The Thompson Region’s geodiversity is striking. Near Merritt, you will find desert oases and carved rock canyons, as well as numerous great rock climbing areas. While you’re there, hike the old Cariboo Wagon Trail for a taste of the region’s interesting history. The area offers fantastic kid friendly fishing holes too!
Skihist
8 km of hiking trails including portions of the Gold Rush Cariboo Wagon Trail; campsites are large, quiet & peaceful offering spectacular views of the Coast Mountain range; park is […]
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Monck
Excellent family camping with opportunities for picnicking, swimming, waterskiing, windsurfing, fishing, boating, hiking, and bird watching. Open from late spring to early fall.
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Marble Canyon
The park is set amidst towering cliffs of coloured limestone, and encompasses Turquoise, Crown and Pavilion Lakes. Campsites are situated in open forest on the lakeshore of Crown across lake […]
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Kentucky Alleyne
Azure lakes set in grassland surrounded by forest; top fishing destination also featuring two “children-only” fishing ponds; other activities: hiking, canoeing, bird and wildlife viewing. Open from late spring to […]
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Juniper Beach
The park protects a representative desert landscape which contains sagebrush, prickly pear cactus and of course, juniper. Fishing, hiking, train-spotting, kayaking, and boating are popular. Open from late spring to […]
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Goldpan
Goldpan Park will remain closed for camping until further notice due to ongoing slope instability caused by recent wildfire impacts. The park is open for day use, walk-in only. Visitors […]
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Alexandra Bridge
Alexandra Bridge Park is a small park centred around the site of the original Cariboo Wagon Road bridge over the Fraser River. It provides both a rest stop and picnic […]
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