Crooked River Provincial Park - Canada
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Best time to visit Crooked River Provincial Park
Late June through August is the best window for RV travel, when Bear Lake is warm enough for swimming, days are long, and Highway 97 is clear of winter hazards. July and August are peak season and campsites fill quickly, so reservations are recommended. Shoulder months of May, June, and September offer cooler nights, fewer bugs, and quieter campground loops. All hiking trails and the campground loops are available for snowshoeing in winter for self-contained RVers willing to handle cold conditions.
Campground closed, winter access for snowshoeing only
Campground closed, ice fishing on Square Lake
Campground closed, snow and ice on Highway 97
Campground closed, shoulder season
Campground opens mid to late May, cool evenings
Warming up, long daylight hours
Peak season, reservations recommended
Peak season, warmest swimming at Bear Lake
Quieter shoulder season, cool nights
Campground closes for the season
Campground closed, day-use access only
Campground closed, trails open for snowshoeing
Things to do at Crooked River Provincial Park
- Bear Lake beach and swimming EasyRV parking available
Bear Lake is the park's signature attraction for beach days and swimming. The 460 metres of natural sandy beach is the main draw, with nearby change houses, picnic tables, and firepits. The day-use parking area serves the beach, making it easy to park larger RVs. bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/crooked_rv/
- Square Lake Trail EasyRV parking available
This trail leads hikers to and around Square Lake, one of the park's three glacial lakes. It is an excellent spot for nature viewing and wildlife sightings. The trailhead is accessed from the campground area with parking suitable for RVs. bcparks.ca/crooked-river-park/
- Crooked River Trail EasyRV parking available
A scenic walking trail that overlooks the park's namesake river. The meandering waterway, once the corridor of explorers Alexander Mackenzie and Simon Fraser, is popular with canoeists. Watch for river otters, beavers, and waterfowl along the banks. bcparks.ca/crooked-river-park/
- Bear Lake Loop Trail EasyRV parking available
This gentle loop encircles Bear Lake and is ideal for an evening walk from the campground. Flat terrain and a short distance make it suitable for families and casual walkers. The trail connects directly to the day-use beach area. bcparks.ca/crooked-river-park/
- Canoeing and kayaking EasyRV parking available
Bear Lake and the Crooked River are prime flatwater paddling destinations. Non-motorized vessels are welcome, and the pristine setting stays safe and quiet since powerboats are not permitted in the park. RV renters can launch directly from the day-use area. bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/crooked_rv/
- Fishing the park lakes EasyRV parking available
The park's lakes and river offer angling for cold-water species including rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, and Rocky Mountain whitefish. Only Square Lake is open to ice fishing in winter, while Hart Lake is closed to ice fishing. A valid BC freshwater licence is required. bcparks.ca/crooked-river-park/
- Wildlife and bird watching EasyRV parking available
The park's mix of pine forest, lakes, and wetlands supports abundant wildlife. River otter, beaver, muskrat, squirrels, and chipmunks are the most common residents, while lynx, red fox, coyote, and black bear may also be seen. Bald eagles, ospreys, tanagers, and chickadees frequent the park, and in winter the Crooked River is visited by trumpeter swans. bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/crooked_rv/
- Windsurfing on Bear Lake ModerateRV parking available
Bear Lake's motor-free waters make it a calm venue for wind sports, with only non-motorized vessels allowed in the park. Bring your own gear, as no rentals are available on site. bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/crooked_rv/
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How to get to Crooked River Provincial Park
The park is located 70 km north of Prince George on Highway 97, approximately a one hour drive, and the closest communities are Bear Lake and Prince George. From Dawson Creek the drive is roughly 400 km south and west via Highway 97, about 4.5 hours, while Kamloops is about 650 km south, around 7 hours on Highways 97 and 5. Highway 97 north of Prince George is a paved two-lane route with rolling terrain, no tunnels, and no major mountain passes, but RVers should watch for logging trucks, wildlife on the road at dawn and dusk, and winter snow and ice from October to April. Prince George Airport (YXS) is the nearest airport for fly-and-rent trips.
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