This provincial park sits right on the Alaska Highway at mile 462, wrapped around the emerald waters of Muncho Lake with the Sentinel Range rising straight up from the water. The main campground has 15 sites scattered through spruce forest, most with lake views, plus basic amenities including pit toilets and hand-pump water. Sites fill up quick in summer with Alaska Highway traffic, but the scenery makes it worth the crowds.
Access is directly off the highway on paved roads. Open mid-May through September depending on snow. The lake stays cold year-round, but it’s perfect for photos at sunrise when the mountains reflect off that distinctive jade-colored water.
Jade lake camping on the Alaska Highway
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | 50th Avenue North, Fort Nelson, British Columbia Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Fort Nelson, BC |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | None |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 15 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $20.00 / night |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | May-September |
| Land manager | Other |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Drinking water, Fire ring, Picnic table, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |