Barton Lake Recreation Site

British Columbia

British Columbia

At a glanceFree campsite

Free Camping

About this campsite

Barton Lake Recreation Site offers seven rustic campsites near Prince George, BC, with tent camping and basic facilities in Bulkley-Nechako region.

Barton Lake Recreation Site is a provincial recreation site in British Columbia's Bulkley-Nechako region, accessed via Pelican Forest Service Road southwest of Prince George off the Blackwater Road. The site offers seven dirt-pad campsites with a 14-day maximum stay and accommodates tents, though the access road may be rough and large RVs or trailers are not recommended. Situated at an elevation of 799 metres near the Chilako River area, this rustic facility provides basic camping opportunities in a forested setting. Confirm current conditions and available amenities with local BC recreation site authorities before planning your visit.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Location

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Common questions about Barton Lake Recreation Site

Is Barton Lake Recreation Site free to camp at?

Yes. Barton Lake Recreation Site in BC is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: free camping.

What facilities does Barton Lake Recreation Site have?

Barton Lake Recreation Site has free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Barton Lake Recreation Site online?

We hold no online booking link for Barton Lake Recreation Site, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Barton Lake Recreation Site?

Barton Lake Recreation Site sits in BC. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Barton Lake Recreation Site

Facilities recorded for Barton Lake Recreation Site
Facility	On site
Free Camping	Yes

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