Looking to camp in Lower BC

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Truckerbizz

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Hello Northern Neighbors!

I am planning a camping trip up into lower BC (within a couple of hours from the border) and I was wondering if anyone could recommend some campgrounds! Preferably they would involve driving on dirt to get there. So far I have looked hard at 20-mile bay campground and Jones Lake campground. Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
 

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Hello Northern Neighbors!

I am planning a camping trip up into lower BC (within a couple of hours from the border) and I was wondering if anyone could recommend some campgrounds! Preferably they would involve driving on dirt to get there. So far I have looked hard at 20-mile bay campground and Jones Lake campground. Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
There are numerous trails near Koocanusa and Hwy 93 going to the US border.
 
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Conkle Lake Provincial Park is a great spot. Forestry site with a 26km gravel road to get in. Turn off Hwy 3 (Crowsnest) just before you drop down into Rock Creek. There is a sign on the hwy you can't miss.
 
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I'm not sure if you're looking for provincial campgrounds or a more "off the grid" type experience. If it's the latter I would recommend the Whipsaw trail, which is nothing to serious and located about 3 hours from Vancouver. It can be done in two days and offers plenty of camping along the way with alpine meadows and lakes. If you go this route, you must remember to adhere to conservation laws so as to not damage the wildlife (which carries hefty fines).
 

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Will be coming into BC from US on hwy 93 from border up to Radium hot springs, any nice "off the grid" camping, trails worth diverting to while driving up there? I'm planning to be there mid September, if fly fishing is worthwhile I'd get a temp license based on recommendations.
 

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Grab a copy of the backroads mapbook for the area you will be visiting. Likely thr kootenay or okanagan book. Tons of options in there with good write ups too.