High Bar Recreation Site
The spot
About this campsite
High Bar Recreation Site sits on a dramatic gravel bench along the Fraser River, accessed via the steep High Bar Road descending from the Cariboo plateau west of Clinton.
Surrounded by desert canyon walls, sagebrush, and prickly pear cactus, it offers free primitive campsites right along the rushing Fraser River.
The steep 20% canyon grade descending High Bar Road demands low-gear engine braking and reliable 4WD vehicles.
What makes it worth the drive
- Fraser River gravel bar camping
- Semi-arid canyon desert landscape
- Steep canyon switchback drive
- Gold rush history
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Moderate
Access
Price
$0.00 CAD
Season
May 1 – October 31
Elevation
310 m
Potable water
Not 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
Not available
Primitive fire rings
On site
Picnic tables
On site
Historical plaque
On site
Community reviews
Sep 2025
Insane canyon scenery descending from Clinton! Total solitude camping right beside the roaring Fraser River.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around High Bar Recreation Site is unreliable.
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