Barney's Lakeside Resort

Boat docks on the lake (added by manager 07 Nov 2017)

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Wilderness resort on the shoreline of Puntzi Lake in the Chilcotin
Surrounded by nature trails for hiking, mountain bikes and ATVs
Boat docks, boat rentals and store selling bait, ice and firewood

Going on a bear hunt? Arm yourselves with binoculars and fully charged cameras when tramping forth from Barney’s Lakeside Resort, for you never can tell at which moment you’ll spot a black bear, a deer, a wild horse, a caribou or any of the other critters that lurk in the woods around these parts… As the name suggests, the park has a fab shoreline setting on Puntzi Lake, an excellent Chilcotin spot to fish for trout and salmon for your evening cookout. Fishing boats, bait and other bits of kit can be acquired from the site’s own boat dock, as can canoes and kayaks for those who’d prefer just to paddle around. Keep those binoculars and cameras with you if you head out onto the lake too – this is an absolutely top-notch area for birdwatching, being British Columbia’s only nesting spot for the American white pelican and a haven for all manner of other passing birds, including curlews, falcons, grebes and Arctic terns. The quiet rural vibe here is part of the draw for all that wildlife, as it is too for the humanfolk. To preserve the peace, facilities have been kept to a minimum: just a bathhouse, picnic tables and a store selling ice, essential groceries and firewood for folk who fancy getting toasty round the campfire.

Site type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans

Seasonal sites

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Barney's Lakeside Resort

3556 Puntzi Lake Road

Chilanko Forks

British Columbia

Canada

V0L 1H0

Directions

Timezone

America/Vancouver Pacific Standard Time (GMT-08:00)

GPS

52.1676°N
-124.07072°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

It’s all about the nature around here, and there are many ways to get out and about in search of native beasts and epic scenery. Stride out on one of the hiking trails, hire a canoe to paddle on the lake or explore by mountain bike, ATV or on horseback (ask on site for details of how to book these trips). Other lovely areas to visit for walks and bike rides include Bull Canyon, an hour away, for riverside hikes following the gorgeously green Chilcotin River, and Farwell Canyon (two to three hours), home to wild horses and big-horn sheep. Moving on, it’ll take you three hours or so to drive to Williams Lake (check out the Williams Lake Stampede if you’re in town on the right weekend) or five hours to get to Bella Coola on the west coast to hike on mountain paths and admire the art of the First Nations Nuxalk people.

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Does Barney's Lakeside Resort have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Barney's Lakeside Resort dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Barney's Lakeside Resort? It’s all about the nature around here, and there are many ways to get out and about in search of native beasts and epic scenery. Stride out on one of the hiking … Read more