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Cathedral Provincial Park

A backcountry wilderness campground in the Similkameen region of British Columbia. Requires hike-in trail travel from the trailhead parking area, featuring designated tent pads, bear-proof food caches, and wilderness pit toilets.

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Exact geographic coordinates, surrounding topography, and nearby free Forestry rec sites:

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BC Parks ReservableSimilkameen Region

Cathedral Provincial Park

49.0764°N, 120.1725°W•Full Map Screen
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Field & Safety Intelligence

Campfires Permitted in Designated Rings📡 BCWS Fire Centre

No active Category 1 campfire prohibition. Wood campfires allowed in provided metal fire rings (< 0.5m height & diameter).

✅ Wood campfires in fire rings, charcoal, and propane appliances allowed.
💧 Lake Health & Wilderness Water📡 Health Authority

🏊 Lake water temperature is cool; low swimmer's itch activity.

🌿 Clear freshwater conditions.

💧 Wilderness Drinking Water: All backcountry stream and lake water must be treated with a 0.1-micron filter or brought to a rolling boil for 1 full minute.

Plan B: Free FCFS Alternatives Near Cathedral Provincial Park

If Cathedral Provincial Park is fully booked, these rustic Forestry Recreation Sites are within 35 km and require zero reservations:

13 km awayFree FCFS

Ashnola River Rec Site

2 rustic sites · 2WD Forest Service Road

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13 km awayFree FCFS

Ewart Creek Rd Rec Site

FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road

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15 km awayFree FCFS

Horseshoe Canyon Rec Site

5 rustic sites · 2WD Forest Service Road

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