British Columbia
Smithers — Riverside Park Municipal Campground
Established Campground
Riverside Park sits on the Bulkley River inside Smithers town limits — about as convenient as it gets for resupplying before you push into the Telkwa Range or head north toward Terrace. Full-service sites with power hookups alongside dry camping spots, flush toilets, and showers. It fills up mid-July through August with a mix of RVs and overlanders, but there’s almost always room for a rooftop tent rig. Fire rings on most sites.
Operated by the District of Smithers. Reservations available online in summer — walk-ins usually fine in shoulder season. Paved access right from Highway 16. Use it as a laundry-and-resupply night before heading into the backcountry.
Town basecamp on the Bulkley River.
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | 1600 Railway Ave, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 1680 ft |
| Nearest town | Smithers, BC |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Full |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $25.00 / night |
| Reservation required | Yes — Reservation site |
| Stay limit (nights) | 7 nights |
| Best season | May-October |
| Land manager | Other |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Cell signal, Drinking water, Fire ring, Hookups, Picnic table, Showers, Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |