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Skihist Provincial Park Campground

Public campground inside Skihist Park
Skihist Park · British Columbia

what to expect

Skihist Ecological Reserve was established for conservation of undisturbed ponderosa pine and grassland vegetation. Ecological reserves protect special natural ecosystems, and support research and education. They are not intended for outdoor recreation. However, this ecological reserve is open to the public for non-destructive activities like hiking, nature observation and photography. Consumptive activities like hunting, fishing, camping, or foraging are prohibited. Motorized vehicles are not allowed.

Description: BC Parks

the basics

Hookups & power
Dump station
At the campground
Drinking waterFirewoodPicnic tables
Recreation
Dog park
Access & policies
Pets allowedWheelchair accessible

find more: campgrounds with pet-friendly sites near here →

Drive from Vancouver
158 km
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the campsites

Toilets
flush toilets

things to do here

Activities you can do at Skihist Provincial Park Campground.

HikingFishingCanoeing & kayakingCyclingWildlife viewing

things to do nearby

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

Plus 3 user-tagged viewpoints, 2 user-tagged trailheads, 1 user-tagged beach on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

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

water + services

  • BC Parks dump station Dump station·142 m

8 user-tagged water sources, 1 user-tagged dump station on OpenStreetMap.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.
Generator-free campground
The operator does not allow generators — one of the quieter places to camp.
Quiet hours
10pm to 7am
Full Prohibition in effect
Open fires and campfires were prohibited for this area (Kamloops area) as of Jul 11, 2026. Fire status changes fast — confirm the current restriction on the official bulletin before you travel. Official fire bulletin →
Wildfire risk: Campfire ban in effect as of noon Friday, July 10, 2026
BC Parks has this advisory posted for the park. Effective 2026-07-10. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. BC Parks advisory →

recent reports

This page told you what we know — tell the next camper what you saw. One tap, no account needed.

other campgrounds nearby

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

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: Google Places + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 10 named anchors.