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A free campsite provided by BC Hydro. There are about 20 sites with most of them by the Lake. There are Picknick tables, fire rings and very clean outhouses. Probably very busy in the summer. Nice and quiet when we were there. Great place to stay!
According to website - Free Camping Site opened following the permanent closure of the Strathcona Dam campground in November 2020. Website did not mention about seasonal operating hours but the gate is closed when we visited on Feb 5, 2023.
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I enjoyed this campsite very much, not only just because it's free but there is only a very short distance of gravel road to reach it, unlike other free campsites in Northern Vancouver Island. This makes it much easier driving a 2WD minivan. The campsite provides picnic table, fire pit and pit toilet. You are allowed to stay free for 14 days per year. A great lake side campsite.
Report Check-InBeautiful campground very clean. Host on site cost free. Beautiful lake. I came in with a 21 foot class c motorhome and a 1987 Fiero. Roads in were great.
2 week maximum stay
21 free sites all with a view of the lake. Also overflow parking if sites are full and on a Sunday night in mid March only 4 sites were available. Short drive on gravel road and campground well maintained with a host on site.
Report Check-InAs described, still well maintained, clean washrooms. Stayed 3 nights, swam in the lake, nice temperature. And biked logging roads. Sign on highway said “campsite full” but we never believe that. And once again we were right . There were five empty sites.
Report Check-InGreat spot! Really great facilities. Picnic tables, lake access, fire rings. No electricity or reception. Busy spot - first in first served. You can be there for 14 days in a year. We stayed one night. It was a good spot (a little busy but so worth it).
Report Check-InBeautiful free campsite! It was so nice we ended up extending our stay here. Around 20 sites with pit toilets, bins, picnic tables and fire rings. We arrived on Wednesday ahead of the long weekend and manage to grab one of the last sites - first come first serve.
Report Check-Inpretty busy on a Wednesday at the start of season but we got a spot at 5pm. very pristine so less 'wild' than some other rec sites and our site was not overlooking the lake. ok for 1 night as it had bins, clean toilets etc. free!
Report Check-Inabsolutely beautiful few campground!! pit toilets, trash & recycling. epic view of the lake & mountains.
Report Check-InAccording to website - Free Camping Site opened following the permanent closure of the Strathcona Dam campground in November 2020.
Website did not mention about seasonal operating hours but the gate is closed when we visited on Feb 5, 2023.
Beautiful campground. Yes it’s free. Being the Thanksgiving weekend we were lucky to get one of two sites left. There are 20 sites (not 40), plus the campground host. 1st come first serve
Report Check-InGreat site, were able to grab a spot midweek late in the evening. Gate was closed but not locked, be aware of that. And Google maps may navigate you to a closed entrance. Check photos for correct way in.
Report Check-Incame here because we had to leave Buttle Lake that was all reserved . Didn't loose to change. Very nice and clean campground. Free. Outhouse better than Buttle Lake campground. Arrived here at 11h00 and 3 sites available. Full at 12h00. Free. Boat ramp.
Report Check-InEnded up staying here after finding a few other rec sites were full, managed to find a relatively private spot w short access to a bloody beautiful lake - suited my purpose as i had work to do on my car & the ground was very level
Report Check-InBeautiful free camp site. Clean pit toilets, bins and access to the lake for swimming. Ended up staying 2 nights as it was so lovely!
Report Check-In10/10 so surprised this place was free. 21 sites and overflow parking. outhouses and garbage bins
Report Check-Inreally brilliant camp site and wansnt busy at all when we arrived where the buttle lake prov site was fully booked.
lake water is warm, a fisherman said it was 20°c in places so it's brilliant for swimming.
only issue I have is the amount of signs, I've never seen so many signs, it's like the sign Forrest on the way to Alaska. So, if you don't like signs, don't come here.
Absolutely beautiful campground with very clean pit toilets. There are spots with a amazing view over the lake and the mountains. You can get firewood there for free. No cell service.
It’s a really wonderful campground and the best thing is that it’s free 🤩
Report Check-InNew Campground (opened 2020), by BC Hydro & Mosaic. FREE!
Around 20 nice sites with fire pit. Very clean pit toilets, info maps and signs about the dam and area, garbage cans provided. No running water, but direct access to the lake.
It was already quite busy (2/3 of sites occupied). Sites are mostly in shade, surrounded by trees.
It was one of the nicest campsites we have been to!
Really nice new campsite provided by BC hydro free of charge.
Right on the side of the beautiful lake.
Clean pit toilets
Camp tables and fire pits at every site
Definitely worth staying a night or 2.
Access is via Strathcona Rd then an immediate left onto Elk River Rd.
A free campsite provided by BC Hydro. There are about 40 sites with most of them by the Lake. There are Picknick tables, fire rings and very clean outhouses. Probably very busy in the summer. Nice and quiet when we were there. Great place to stay!
Report Check-InThe new BC Hydro campsite to replace the old Strathcona Dam campsite. 21 beautiful sites along side the upper Campbell lake.
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