Bobtail Lake Recreation Site

British Columbia

British Columbia

At a glanceFree campsite

Free Camping

About this campsite

Free BC recreation site near Prince George with 18 campsites, boat launch, fishing on Bobtail Lake, primitive facilities, and hiking trails in the Omineca region.

Bobtail Lake Recreation Site is a free provincial recreation site located west of Prince George in British Columbia's Omineca region. Accessed via Blackwater Road and Pelican Forest Service Road, the site offers 18 campsites suitable for tents at an elevation of 2,679 feet. Basic amenities include picnic tables and primitive toilets, with a boat launch providing access to Bobtail Lake for fishing and paddling. Hiking trails explore the surrounding area. The site may experience temporary closures, so contacting BC Sites and Trails before visiting is recommended to confirm current status and conditions.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Location

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Common questions about Bobtail Lake Recreation Site

Is Bobtail Lake Recreation Site free to camp at?

Yes. Bobtail 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 Bobtail Lake Recreation Site have?

Bobtail 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 Bobtail Lake Recreation Site online?

We hold no online booking link for Bobtail 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 Bobtail Lake Recreation Site?

Bobtail 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 Bobtail Lake Recreation Site

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

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