Camping & Hiking · British Columbia
Lowhee Campground
A campground a short hop from historic Barkerville, BC, with roomy sites, heated cabins, flush toilets and coin showers; firewood and booking logistics can catch visitors out.
What visitors say
Lowhee Campground is the closest camping to Barkerville, and most people stay here to explore the historic town. The Barkerville historic group looks after it, and reviewers describe spacious sites with good room between neighbours, so it doesn't feel crowded.
Facilities go a step beyond a basic forest campground. There are flush toilets, coin-operated showers, a food prep and wash-up area, two playgrounds and some sites with 30-amp power. A few cabins have been added; one family found theirs had a queen bed, a bunk with a double below, a mini fridge, a table and heat, though you bring your own bedding. There's even a marked spot where you can pick up a bar or two of cell signal.
It suits families and anyone planning a few days at Barkerville. The road in is described as smooth, and prices are called reasonable.
Not everything runs smoothly. Showers cost about a dollar for four minutes and one camper found the water only lukewarm, and another thought the washrooms could use more attention. A recent visitor arrived on a Friday evening to find firewood locked up and no host around until Sunday. Some years ago the first-come sites switched to reservations, with booking handled at Barkerville rather than on site. Reserve ahead, confirm how to pay and get wood, and bring some firewood if you're arriving late.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 75 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Lowhee Campground directly.