Thompson - Wells Gray

Operator:

Blackwell Park Operations Ltd.

Operator website:

www.explorewellsgray.com

BC Parks - Thompson Camping

In Wells Gray, moss covered cedars, alpine meadows and endless waterfalls will take your breath away. Where there is water, you'll find fish. The lakes and rivers of the Thompson region are known worldwide for their rainbow trout, steelhead and salmon.

North Thompson River

Size: 126 Ha
Facilities: 61 campsites, paved roads, hiking and jogging trails, playground and a sani-station.
Location: 5 km south of Clearwater, just off Highway 5.
Although not part of Wells Gray, this is an excellent base camp for exploring the region. Here you will find First Nations historic sites, as well as access to the North Thompson River.

Wells Gray - Clearwater Lake / Azure Lake

Size: Ha
Facilities: 13 wilderness/canoe camping areas, with 54 sites in total. Sites feature picnic tables and fire rings, outhouses and bear caches.
Location: Camping accessible only by boat, water taxi, or canoe from south end of lake.
Campsites spread over 52 km on 2 beautiful lakes. Waterfalls, fish and birds abound. There is limited firewood available.

Wells Gray - Clearwater Lake / Falls Creek

Size: Ha
Facilities: 80 campsites, sani-station, store, rental cabins, running water, picnic tables, fire rings, outhouses, pay-per-use showers, day-use areas and a boat launch.
Location: Along the best-known access route into Wells Gray Park from Clearwater; 65 km from information centre on the park road.
Hiking trails, seasonal interpretive programs, canoe rentals, fishing, swimming, and boating.

Wells Gray - Helmcken Falls

Size: Ha
Facilities: Day-use area, viewing platform, picnic site, bus and large motorhome parking.
Location: 45km from Clearwater Information Centre on the park road.
Features: World famous Helmcken Falls, are approximately 3 times the height of Niagara Falls.

Wells Gray - Mahood Lake

Size: Ha
Facilities: 30 campsites.
Location: Access off Highway 24 at Bridge Lake or Highway 97 at 100 Mile House.
The area features a playground, swimming beach, boat launch, hiking trails and waterfalls. Excellent lake fishing, as well as fly-fishing in local streams.

Wells Gray - Murtle Lake

Size: Ha
Facilities: 19 wilderness/canoe camping areas, with 60 sites in total.
Location: 27 km west from Highway 5 at Blue River, and then a 2.5 km portage.
North America's largest canoe-only lake offers 100 km of shoreline, sandy beaches, rustic campsites with outhouses, bear caches and fire rings. There is limited firewood available.

Wells Gray - Pyramid

Size: Ha
Facilities: 50 campsites, pump water, outhouses, picnic tables and fire rings.
Location: 42 km on the park road, then 1 km east at turn off.
Hiking trails, excellent wildlife viewing and Murtle River fishing.

Wells Gray- Spahats Creek

Size: Ha
Facilities: Day-use area, flush toilets. Note: campsite has been removed.
Location: 10 km north of Clearwater on Clearwater Valley Road.
A spectacular waterfall, canyon views, parking for tour buses and large motor homes.