Blue River Campground
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Add your business details- Riverside campground in Blue River, BC, just off Highway 5
- 45 minutes' drive from Murtle Lake, only accessible by canoe
- Bike, canoe, paddleboard and fishing gear rental on site
A river, of course (well, two actually – the Blue and the North Thompson). But also lakes, forests and mountains, with all the promise of days spent hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing and horseback riding, all the while keeping peepers peeled for the area’s wilder residents – moose, deer, eagles and bears among them.
Yup, this is a pretty great place for outdoorsy folks – with the added bonus of being stonkingly easily accessible. Blue River Campground is in the little town of Blue River, just off Highway 5 halfway between Kamloops and Jasper (thus making it also a handy place for those seeking a stopover on a long journey).
Don’t feel you have to turn up here with heaps of kit – the park has plenty to rent, including fishing gear, bikes, canoes and gold pans for prospective prospectors. Picnic tables and fireboxes are provided, along with a cooking shelter set up with barbecue and fridge. Facilities for kids include a sand play area with all manner of toys and games for the tiddlers, with basketball hoops, badminton area and a soccer net for the older ones.
Surrounded by nature you may well be, but also within easy reach of all the amenities of Blue River – a grocery store, gas stations and restaurants are a couple of minutes’ drive from the campground.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Blue River Campground
991 West Frontage Road
Murtle Lake Road and Highway 5
Blue River
British Columbia
Canada
V0E 1J0
Directions Timezone
America/Vancouver PDT (GMT-07:00)
GPS
52.11547°N
119.30612°W
Route directions
Turn by the Saddle Mountain Restaurant onto Frontage Road West.
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
This is a mighty fine area for fresh-air frolics – bring your hiking boots to head out on local trails, some of which start just behind the campground, or explore the area on a jeep or boat safari in the summer months. Mountain bike trails and ATV routes run through the forests and meadows, too.
There’s also great fishing nearby – the local rivers and lakes are full of rainbow and lake trout, kokanee and dolly varden. If you’d rather get on the water, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards are available for hire at the campground. Nearby Murtle Lake, the largest canoe-only lake in North America, can be accessed from a parking lot around 45 minutes’ drive away.
Need somewhere to kick back and relax for a bit? Hit the beach at Eleanor Lake, a 10-minute walk away to chill out on the sands, leap from the diving tower or swim from the rafts. A volleyball court, playground and firepits are also provided for those who’d like to make a day of it.
Food and drink
- Saddle Mountain Restaurant 0.2 km
- Powder Max Dining Room 0.3 km
- Grizzly Food Shack 0.8 km
- The Grill 1.2 km
Parks and play
- Mud Lake West Recreation Site 4.4 km
- Mystery Lake Recreation Site 7.9 km
Family days out
- River Safari 3 km
Local services
- BC Hydro Charging station 0.7 km
- Petro-Canada Fuel station 0.7 km
- Esso Fuel station 1.4 km
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Blue River Campground have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Blue River Campground dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Blue River Campground? This is a mighty fine area for fresh-air frolics – bring your hiking boots to head out on local trails, some of which start just behind the campground, or explore the area … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Blue River Campground?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.