Campgrounds and RV parks near New Hazelton, BC

New Hazelton sits on Highway 16 in northwestern British Columbia, at the foot of the Hazelton Mountains and near the confluence of the Skeena and Bulkley rivers. It functions as a service stop and base for RV travellers moving along the Yellowhead route between Prince George, Prince Rupert, and the Stewart-Cassiar Highway. Campground options in the area lean toward small provincial parks and privately run RV parks. Seeley Lake Provincial Park is located 10 km west of Hazelton on Highway 16, with New Hazelton and Old Hazelton as the closest communities to the park. Glacier View RV Park serves travellers wanting full hookups closer to the highway corridor. Heading south along Highway 16 toward Smithers and Telkwa opens up more choices, including Smithers Riverside Municipal Campground and RV Park, Tyhee Lake Provincial Park, and Cozy Cottages and RV at Round Lake Resort. Most sites in the region are best suited to small and mid-size rigs, and cell coverage thins out quickly away from the highway.

British Columbia provincial park sites are handled through the BC Parks reservation service, which opens bookings on a rolling window ahead of the arrival date. Tyhee Lake Campground offers both vehicle-accessible and walk-in sites; some sites at the campground can be reserved, while others are available on a first come, first served basis, and electrified sites and a large groupsite are also available. Seeley Lake Provincial Park works differently. This park offers vehicle accessible campsites on a first-come, first-served basis; campsite reservations are not accepted. Arriving by early afternoon on weekdays gives the best chance of securing a site in peak season. Private options such as Glacier View RV Park, Smithers Riverside Municipal Campground and RV Park, and Cozy Cottages and RV at Round Lake Resort take reservations directly through the operator by phone or website. Call ahead in shoulder season, as some private parks reduce hours or staffing outside peak months.