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Wells Gray Provincial Park - Clearwater Lake & Falls Creek

Cariboo & North · about 2 h 45 min from Kamloops · 81 reservable sites

Current park notice · Trophy Meadows Trail and Sheila Lake Campground temporarily closed following recent bear encounter
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No observation availableavailability unverified this weekend (Fri 23–Sun 25)Fresh complete observations are not available; check the official reservation service

Cariboo & North · 81 reservable sites · about 2 h 45 min from Kamloops
Trophy Meadows Trail and Sheila Lake Campground temporarily closed following recent bear encounter
BC Parks has temporarily closed the Trophy Meadows Trail and the Sheila Lake Campground following recent encounters with a young grizzly bear in the area. The bear appears to be still learning to navigate its natural environment. Temporary trail closures like this help give wildlife the space they need to move through the landscape naturally while also ensuring the safety of visitors. By…
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Nestled at the end of the Clearwater Corridor are two campgrounds within 500 meters of each other. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, trails, and waterfalls, these campgrounds provide the perfect destination or basecamp for exploration. Both locations offer…more

Nestled at the end of the Clearwater Corridor are two campgrounds within 500 meters of each other. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, trails, and waterfalls, these campgrounds provide the perfect destination or basecamp for exploration. Both locations offer pit toilets and a new water treatment system installed in 2023, provides potable water throughout both campgrounds.

Questions campers ask

Is Wells Gray Provincial Park - Clearwater Lake & Falls Creek sold out this weekend?

Availability is unverified. Missing or stale observations do not mean sold out. Check the official reservation service.

When do Wells Gray Provincial Park - Clearwater Lake & Falls Creek reservations open?

New dates open 3 months ahead at 7 a.m. PT. Online bookings close 2 days before arrival.

Does Wells Gray Provincial Park - Clearwater Lake & Falls Creek have electrical sites?

No electrical sites are listed at Wells Gray Provincial Park - Clearwater Lake & Falls Creek in the BC Parks site attributes.

Can I book Wells Gray Provincial Park - Clearwater Lake & Falls Creek same-day?

Not online — BC Parks takes reservations 2+ days ahead; some parks keep first-come, first-served sites for walk-ups.

How far is Wells Gray Provincial Park - Clearwater Lake & Falls Creek from Kamloops?

about 2 h 45 min from Kamloops, about 3 h 55 min from Prince George — a straight-line estimate, not a routed drive time.

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New dates open 3 months ahead at 7 a.m. PT. Set an alert to hear about openings.