Crown Land Near Prince George
12 crown land sites
8 fishing spots
8 campgrounds
Prince George sits at the junction of Highways 16 and 97 in the BC interior, and real crown land starts within 10 km of downtown — the Pidherny recreation site and its adjoining recreation reserve are both under 10 km out, with the Tabor Mountain trail network (bike trails and staging areas) another 14 to 16 km east. Free forest service recreation-site camping — Buckhorn Lake, Francis Lake, Clear Lake — starts around 24 to 35 km out in the surrounding backcountry. This page rounds up the closest public land, campgrounds and road trips around Prince George.
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Crown Land Nearby
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9 km
Pidherny Southeast
Recreation Reserve
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10 km
Pidherny
Recreation Site
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14 km
TABOR MTN. STAGING AREA 11
Recreation Site
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15 km
Tabor Mountain Bike Trails
Recreation Site
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15 km
Skaret Staging Area
Recreation Site
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16 km
4 Corners Staging Area
Recreation Site
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16 km
Rock Pit Staging Area
Recreation Site
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16 km
TABOR MTN. STAGING AREA 12
Recreation Site
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17 km
Lost Lake
Recreation Reserve
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17 km
Chilako River
Recreation Site
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18 km
TABOR MTN. STAGING AREA 13
Recreation Site
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18 km
The Pit
Recreation Reserve
Nearest Campgrounds
Road Trips Nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — the Pidherny recreation site and recreation reserve are both under 10 km from downtown, with the Tabor Mountain trail network and staging areas 14 to 16 km east.
Yes — forest service recreation sites like Buckhorn Lake and Francis Lake, 24 to 31 km out, offer free dispersed camping for up to 14 days.
Prince George to Smithers along Highway 16, the Yellowhead Highway, is the classic route north across the Bulkley Valley.
Regulations
A valid BC fishing licence is required to fish anywhere on this page. Forest service recreation sites are free but capped at 14 days per site; check current wildfire bans before heading into the surrounding backcountry, especially in dry summer months.