RV Parks in Barriere, British Columbia, Canada
Where to RV in the North Thompson Valley Town of Barriere
Sep 19, 2009
The small town of Barriere – population about 1,200 – is the first major stop north of Kamloops on the Yellowhead Highway (Hwy 5). At 63 km (39 mi) from Kamloops and a short drive from Wells Gray, Mt. Robson, and Jasper National Parks, it's a reasonable place to stop on a trip in either direction between Vancouver and Edmonton.
The town is cradled in the narrow valley between the Caribou range in the west and the Monashees to the northeast and sited at the confluence of the North Thompson and Barriere Rivers. The town of Barriere's scenic mountain/river location makes it a natural for RVers but at the time of writing offers only a number of small RV parks.
RV Parks & Campgrounds in Barriere, British Columbia
Most of the RV campgrounds in the town proper are adjacent to hotels. None of the RVs are rated for Facilities (F) or Recreation (R).
Mountain Springs Resort & RV Park
- Camping Select – F: Unrated. R: Unrated.
- 7 pull-through sites behind the motel. Sites are treed and graveled.
- $25-$35/2 persons; $2.50/additional person
- Picnic tables; gazebo & BBQ nearby
- Flush toilets; showers (new & clean)
- Park model show homes
- 50A full service
- Sani-station
Y-5 Motel & Campground
- Camping Select – F: Unrated. R: Unrated.
- 12 sites behind the motel, most are pull-through; site is a grassy field with few trees.
- 2 persons $12-$25, $5 additional vehicle per family
- Picnic tables, playground, firepits/firewood
- Laundry, toilets, showers
- Sani-Station
Dee Jay RV Park & Campground
- Camping Select – F: Unrated. R: Unrated.
- Park-like setting, well-treed, near river for swimming and fishing
- 50 sites, $18-26/2 persons, additional $1.50
- 30A service
- Firepits; laundry; washrooms
- Horseshoes, badminton, playhouse
RV Parks and Campgrounds Near Barriere, BC
For a campground on one of the rivers, away from the highway, it is necessary to go a little further outside town to the north.
North Barriere Lake Resort
- Camping Select – F: Unrated. R: Unrated.
- 31 km from Barriere on North Barriere Lake
- 30 sites, $22-27.50 per 4 persons
- Flush toilets, showers, water
- Covered BBQ area
- Sani-station
Chinook Cove Golf and RV
- Camping Select – F: Unrated. R: Unrated
- About 3 km north of Barriere on Boulder Mtn. Rd,
- 20 RV sites under development. See www.chinookcovegolf.com for details.
Activities for RVers in Barriere and the North Thompson Valley
Barriere (although the name looks French, locals pronounce it like the English "barrier") is the center for a number of outdoor activities. The official tourism page at http://www.barrieredistrict.com suggests:
- River Boat Tours
- Golfing
- Horseback Riding
- Rodeos
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- North Thompson Museum & Archives [July/August]
- Waterskiing/Wakeboarding
- Boating
- Canoeing
Equestrian activities are popular – the area has a reported 400 km of horse trails and has featured a rodeo each fall (end of August) for the past 60 years.
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