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Skihist Provincial Park

A provincial campground in the Thompson-Nicola region of British Columbia with vehicle and tent camping sites. Monitored 24/7 for cancellations, wildfire proximity, and road access conditions.

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Skihist Provincial Park

50.2416°N, 121.5130°W•Full Map Screen
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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 Skihist Provincial Park

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

16 km awayFree FCFS

Botanie Lake Rec Site

2 rustic sites · 2WD Forest Service Road

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19 km awayFree FCFS

Hooshun Emergancy Warming Shelter Rec Site

FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road

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20 km awayFree FCFS

Kwoiek Lake Rec Site

FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road

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