Main Campground - Bowron Lake Provincial Park
The spot
About this campsite
Bowron Lake Main Campground serves as the primary staging area for paddlers tackling the legendary 116 km Bowron Canoe Circuit.
Located 28 km northeast of the historic gold rush town of Barkerville, it offers 25 unserviced, well-shaded sites under tall spruce and pine trees.
Includes a canoe weigh station, orientation centre, sani-dump, and quick access to nearby private lodges and equipment outfitters.
What makes it worth the drive
- Bowron Canoe Circuit staging
- Canoe weigh station & orientation
- Cariboo Goldfields proximity
- Quiet boreal setting
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$18.00 CAD
Season
May 15 – September 30
Elevation
920 m
Potable water
Available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Not available
Boat launch
Not available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Not available
Sani-dump
Available
Canoe staging area
On site
Registration booth
On site
Fire pits
On site
Community reviews
Jun 2026
The perfect place to spend the night before starting the canoe circuit. Clean outhouses and mandatory orientation right next door.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Main Campground - Bowron Lake Provincial Park is unreliable.
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