Camping & Hiking · Fishing · Scenic Views · British Columbia
A first-come, first-served campsite at Jones Lake above the Fraser Valley, prized for lake views, swimming and fishing, but reached by a very rough road and busy on weekends.
The main campsite at Jones Lake is a no-reservations spot high above Bridal Falls, and the lake view is what brings people back. Families come for swimming and fishing, and one regular called it their favourite getaway, especially once the crowds thin out and it goes quiet.
Most reviewers spend some time on the road. It's a rocky forest service road that takes around 20 minutes of bouncing, and logging trucks can chew it up when it's muddy. One visitor got in fine with a two-wheel-drive SUV by watching for potholes, while another recommends an SUV. A camp warden gets praise for being friendly and full of local knowledge.
There's no cell service, which matters more than you'd think: one reviewer warns that car-share vehicles like Evo will shut down after 24 hours out of coverage. It's a good spot for dog walks, and there's a lot of bear activity, made worse when people leave garbage behind.
Weekends are the main caveat. Sites are hard to get without reservations, and a couple of campers dealt with loud neighbours playing music late into the night. Arrive early in the week if you can, store food properly, and plan for low water and lingering snow early in the season.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 142 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Jones Lake Main Campsite (no reservations) directly.
