McCulloch Hydraulic Forest Recreation Site

McCulloch / Hydraulic Forest Recreation Site is owned by the Provincial Government and operated by the Regional District.

Features:

• 48 un-serviced RV and tenting sites near McCulloch and Hydraulic Lakes
• Each site contains a fire pit and picnic table in an area fully shaded by mature trees
• A small boat launch for non-motorized boats

Things To Do:

The campground and area contains walking and biking trails including the Kettle Valley Railway. Swimming is not recommended.

The site provides a great starting point for bike riding or walking on the KVR, fishing on the lake or visiting the summer interpretive trail at Nordic Cross Country Ski Area across the road.

General Information:

Dogs must be kept on a leash within park boundaries and owners should clean up after their pets.

Campers must be self-contained and bring their own water. Outhouses provided.

The campground is open from May long weekend until Thanksgiving long weekend and there is a camp host on site to collect camping fees and supervise the site. Firewood can be purchased from the camp host.

As per Provincial regulations camp fees are $10 per night / seniors and handicapped passes are $5. You can camp on a first come, first serve basis. There are no reservations.

For more information you can also see the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and the Arts website at:
http://www.tsa.gov.bc.ca/sites_trails/
 

Regional Parks Interpretive Programs are available by donation for school and community groups who would like to learn about our local environment and cultural history.

Help protect park vegetation and wildlife by using only designated trails. Leave only footprints and take only pictures.

Directions:

Take Highway 33 past the Big White turn off and turn right on the McCulloch / Idabel Lake Road and follow the dirt road through to McCulloch Lake. Turn left just before McCulloch Lake Lodge. The first campground is Hydraulic Lake and approximately 1 km further is the McCulloch Lake campground.