Nahatlatch River Recreation Site & Park
The spot
About this campsite
Nahatlatch River Recreation Site is located northwest of Boston Bar along the roaring Nahatlatch River canyon in the Fraser Valley wilderness.
Features rustic unserviced campsites stretched along the river and Nahatlatch Lake, popular with off-grid overlanders and whitewater kayakers.
Renowned for Class III-IV whitewater rafting, wilderness trout fishing, and rugged 4x4 forest service trail exploration.
What makes it worth the drive
- Class III-IV whitewater kayaking
- Nahatlatch canyon views
- 4x4 FSR trail access
- Dispersed riverfront camping
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Moderate
Access
Price
$18.00 CAD
Season
May 15 – October 15
Elevation
280 m
Potable water
Not available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Not available
Boat launch
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
Creek water (must filter…
On site
Community reviews
Jul 2026
The ultimate off-grid overland river spot! The FSR in is bumpy, but camping right beside the roaring river is unreal.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Nahatlatch River Recreation Site & Park is unreliable.
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