The strong winds in the area are a dream for any windsurfing enthusiasts, but it can make a canoeing or kayak trip difficult.
The South offers a much better boat launch and hosts 12 sites, while the north features 3 spots and is generally much quieter. Just southwest of the town of Likely, carefully cruise the mine access road to reach the free campsites at the rec site at Bootjack Lake.Ĭovering a vast amount of area, southeast of Port McNeill, there are two free campsites available, on the north and south ends. Complete with 9 free campsites, there’s lots of opportunity for campers but get there early because only two campsites are on the lakeside. With beautiful surrounding trees and an incredible lake, the Bootjack Lake Free Rec Sites tends to be quite busy in the summer months. However, it is a bit of a challenge to get there, as the route via Highland Valley Copper Mine is no longer open, the now recommended access is via Laura Lakes Road and four-wheel drive is recommended. The seven available rustic campsites make for a perfect evening of free camping in the backcountry. With high elevation and a cartop boat launch, it is a popular site for fly fishers. The adventure to get to Big OK Lake Rec site will certainly be one for the books. The site also features ample room for large trailers.īegbie Falls, Kootenay Rockies, BC – Image from Heading north on Highway 19, from Campbell River, you hang a left on the gravel road of Menzies Mainline, and right to the entrance. With only 5 free campsites, it’s certain to be a private getaway with access to a boat launch -those camped there can explore impressive canoe routes. Looking over Brewster Lake ( Vancouver Island), the Apple Point Rec Site is a beautiful spot to enjoy this historic location. To give you a few ideas of where to find sites like these, here are our Top 15 Free Camping Sites in BC, hand-picked by the BRMB team. And as a bonus, many of the harder-to-reach sites are free to use. While there is nothing wrong with spending a few dollars in order to enjoy a night in the outdoors, putting in the extra effort to find an out-of-the-way camping area can often be more rewarding. There are a lot of camping areas that get quite busy during the summer months, and many charge a fee for overnight use. But while BC is full of beautiful campsites, these range widely in the experience they offer. With summer in full swing, more and more British Columbians are heading out to camp and enjoy a night or two under the stars. Cover image credits: Daniel Bruce Lacy /
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