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Crooked River Provincial Park

crooked river

BC Parks
British Columbia · reservable

what to expect

Crooked River lies within the Fraser Basin, an irregularly shaped basin of gently rolling hills and shallow lakes covering much of the North Central B.C. Three beautiful lakes are contained within this 970 hectare park. The centre of activity of this park, an hour's drive north of Prince George, is beach-fringed Bear Lake. The fine, sandy beaches are some of the best in the region and are favourites of swimmers and sunbathers. Fishing, hiking, camping and nature study are also popular activities with outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors like to hike to nearby Square Lake or along the willow-lined Crooked River, the original route of early explorers. A natural feature in the park is Livingston Springs (which are cold water springs that run year round).

the basics

watersewershowersflush toiletsaccessible
drive from vancouver
7.7h · 578 km
drive from edmonton
8.1h · 609 km
drive from calgary
9.2h · 693 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

this list adapts to crooked river. the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about crooked river

does crooked river have electric hookups?
No. Crooked River Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is crooked river from vancouver?
Crooked River Provincial Park is 578 km from Vancouver — approximately a 7.7-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at crooked river?
Yes. Crooked River Provincial Park is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at crooked river?
Peak season at Crooked River Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of crooked river.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from bc parks + open sources

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