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Sowchea Bay Provincial Park

sowchea bay

BC Parks
British Columbia · reservable

what to expect

A picturesque park that was formerly a forestry campsite; the campground is along Stuart Lake, with the majority of campsites right next to the water. The park is located only 20 km from Fort St. James.

the basics

waterflush toiletsaccessible
drive from vancouver
7.7h · 578 km
drive from edmonton
9.6h · 722 km
drive from calgary
10.6h · 792 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 sowchea bay. no showers means a travel towel;

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common questions about sowchea bay

does sowchea bay have electric hookups?
No. Sowchea Bay Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is sowchea bay from vancouver?
Sowchea Bay Provincial Park is 578 km from Vancouver — approximately a 7.7-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at sowchea bay?
Yes. Sowchea Bay Provincial Park is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

nearby places

within ~100 km of sowchea bay.

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

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