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Paarens Beach Provincial Park

BC Parks inside Paarens Beach Park

Paarens Beach Park · British Columbia

what to expect

Situated on the south-west shore of beautiful Stuart Lake, Paarens Beach is a delightfully small provincial park that few people outside of the area seem to know about. A large day-use area is located on a lengthy stretch of wide sandy beach. Change houses, abundant picnic tables, a playground for the kids and a log picnic shelter are all available to help you enjoy leisurely summer days. With an uncrowded campground, large beach and boat launch, it is an ideal base from which to enjoy the multitude of recreational opportunities around Stuart Lake and to explore the rich history the nearby community of Fort St. James. The Fort St James Visitor Info Centre can provide the visitor with maps, directions and information on things to do and see in and around the community. There are close t…

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the basics

At the campground

Drinking waterPicnic tables

Recreation

Swimming poolPlaygroundBoat launch

find more: campgrounds with playgrounds near here →

Drive from Vancouver

578 km

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the campsites

Longest site

32 ft

things to do here

Activities you can do at Paarens Beach Provincial Park.

HikingSwimmingFishingCanoeing & kayakingBoatingCyclingWildlife viewing

things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

Paarens Beach Beach · 155 m · Google Maps ↗
Fraser Lk/Stuart Lk Tr (X-D) Trailhead · 2.4 km · Google Maps ↗

Plus 1 user-tagged boat launch on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

Paarens Beach Provincial Park plus 2 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

water + services

Nearest dump station 43 km · Google Maps ↗

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Partial Prohibition in effect

Campfire restrictions were in effect for this area (Prince George area) as of Jul 11, 2026. Fire status changes fast — confirm the current restriction on the official bulletin before you travel. Official fire bulletin →

When you can reserve

Reservable through BC Parks. Sites open on a rolling 3-month window — book up to 3 months before arrival, with new dates released daily at 7am PT. BC Parks reservation details →

other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days first.

Sowchea Bay Provincial Park limited openings Public campground · 4.5 km · Google Maps ↗
Battleship Bay Recreation Site Dispersed camping · 11 km · Google Maps ↗
Battleship Bay Dispersed camping · 11 km · Google Maps ↗
Camp Lake Dispersed camping · 13 km · Google Maps ↗
Tsilcoh Falls Recreation Site Dispersed camping · 23 km · Google Maps ↗
Fish Lake North Recreation Site Dispersed camping · 24 km · Google Maps ↗

Plus 3 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Camis reservation system + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 8 named anchors.