Skihist Provincial Park Campground
The spot
About this campsite
Skihist Provincial Park sits on hillside benches overlooking the Thompson River canyon, 6 km east of Lytton along Highway 1.
Offering 68 vehicle-accessible campsites shaded by ponderosa pine and Douglas fir, it provides a cool river canyon retreat.
Features direct access to a preserved section of the 1860s historic Cariboo Wagon Road and viewpoints of the CPR transcontinental railway.
What makes it worth the drive
- Thompson River canyon vistas
- Historic Cariboo Wagon Road
- Ponderosa pine dry forest
- Trans-Canada Hwy 1 stop
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$23.00 CAD
Season
May 1 – October 12
Elevation
300 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
Fire pits
On site
Historic Cariboo Wagon R…
On site
Community reviews
Aug 2025
Great canyon viewpoints over the Thompson River. Shaded ponderosa pine sites make a nice cool stop along Highway 1.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Skihist Provincial Park Campground is unreliable.
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