Aspen Recreation Site
Near Houston, British Columbia, Canada
Who runs this site
No operator is listed in BC government records. The site may be maintained by a government contractor or by its users.
About Aspen
Located near the town of Houston, this 8 unit campsite is located along the world famous Morice River. Headwater to the Bulkley River and "steelhead paradise" boasting good runs of salmon and steelhead, amongst other species. This site is popular with anglers and hunters during fall but can also be a pleasant spot near the river during spring/summer. There is good river access and the site can be a popular put in/take out for those experienced in rafting/paddling/drifting the river. There are some good hikes around here too, look up Houston hikers website for ideas: https://houstonhikers.ca/. The access road can be prohibitive for RV's/trailers with a narrow road and tight turn around. The road is often busy with logging traffic, a VHF radio with Resource Road channels is recommended for travel here.
The trail and foot bridge heading upstream from the campsite are closed until further notice due to erosion problems.
Please be sure to purchase a fishing licence and consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis for limits, special regulations and closures: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/freshwater-fishing/region_6_skeena.pdf
Also, be sure to check the DFO non-tidal salmon limits, openings and closures: https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/bc-zones-cb-eng.html
- Type
- Recreation site
- Campsites
- 9 campsites
- Upkeep
- Maintained by an operator or contractor
- Access
- Road: 2 Wheel Drive
- Nearest town
- Houston, British Columbia
- District
- Nadina-Skeena (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
- Established
- 1981
- Location
- 54.28704, -126.8498
- Site ID
- REC0535
Activities
Facilities
More facilities are listed on the official page.
Getting there
Near Houston off Hwy 16 turn onto Morice River FSR, site is located at 17.5 km on Morice River FSR and is marked with a 3 blade sign.
Links
- houstonhikers.ca
- www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/freshwater-fishing/region_6_skeena.pdf
- pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/bc-zones-cb-eng.html
Official page at Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Host jobs
Hosts at BC recreation sites are hired by the site operator. BC also recruits live-in fee-site operators by request for proposals on BC Bid.
Nearby recreation sites
- Story Fire Lookout 6 km
- Owen Flats "A" & "B" 9 km, 7 campsites
- OWEN HILL (Owen Lookout Cabin) 11 km
- Morice Mtn Nordic Ski Club Trails 13 km, 9 campsites
- Telkwa Mountains Cabin 13 km
- Silverthorne Lake 14 km, 9 campsites
Information from Recreation Sites and Trails BC open data (BC Data Catalogue, Open Government Licence – British Columbia), retrieved 2026-10-09. Conditions change: check the official page before you travel. CampHostJobs is not affiliated with the Government of British Columbia.