CampHostJobsBear Mtn Community Forest
Near Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada
Who runs this site
Operated by Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Association under a partnership agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC.
About Bear Mtn Community Forest
The Bear Mtn Community Forest consists of three individual recreation opportunities.
The Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Trails are primarily used for cross country skiing and snowshoeing within the winter months and hiking in the summer months. The trail system also includes a few warming shelters. This recreation feature is managed in partnership with Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Association (nordicski.ca). The trailhead is located at km 4 on the Radar Lake / Bear Mountain Wind Park Road.
Paradise Valley Motorized Trail System is for ATV, UTV and snowmobile enjoyment. This trail system consists of over 250kms and includes multiple warming shelters. This recreation feature is managed in partnership with Paradise Valley Snowmobile Association (www.facebook.com/pvsadawsoncreek). The trailhead is located at km 3 on the Radar Lake / Bear Mountain Wind Park Road.
Radar Lake and Interpretive Trails are used for day use picnicking, hiking, kayaking and wildlife viewing. This site includes a viewing platform, boardwalk, and small looped walking trails. The picnic area includes two tables, two fire rings, and a pit toilet. Radar Lake is managed in partnership with various volunteers. It is located at km 6 on the Radar Lake / Bear Mountain Wind Park Road.
Bear Mountain Wind Park is another point of interest within the community forest. Wind towers and multiple walking paths are abundant along the ridge. Please note that this area is not managed or maintained for recreational activities.
- Type
- Recreation site
- Campsites
- No numbered campsites listed
- Upkeep
- Maintained by an operator or contractor
- Access
- Road: 2 Wheel Drive; Trail: Non-Motorized
- Nearest town
- Dawson Creek, British Columbia
- District
- Peace - Ft. Nelson (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
- Established
- 1999
- Location
- 55.68816, -120.32988
- Site ID
- REC5989
Activities
More activities are listed on the official page.
Facilities
More facilities are listed on the official page.
Getting there
From Dawson Creek, take Hwy 2 to the southern edge of Dawson Creek. Head west on the Dangerous Goods Route, drive 3.2 km. Turn left (west) onto the Adam's Road and drive 1.7 km. Turn left (south) on to the 223 Road drive 1.6 km. Continue straight onto the Radar Lake / Bear Mountain Wind Park Road, travel to the desired km noted above. Please take note that the Radar Lake / Bear Mountain Wind Park Road is an active industrial road and may have heavy traffic.
Official page at Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Host jobs
Hosts at BC recreation sites are hired by the site operator. Ask the operator through their website.
Host jobs near Bear Mtn Community Forest:
- Campground Host, Swan Lake Provincial Park Sandstorm North Contracting (BC Parks operator), 27 km away
- Campground Host, Gwillim Lake Provincial Park Sandstorm North Contracting (BC Parks operator), 73 km away
- Campground Host, Beatton Provincial Park Sandstorm North Contracting (BC Parks operator), 81 km away
Nearby recreation sites
- Foot Lake 56 km, 22 campsites
- Stewart Lake 61 km, 12 campsites
- Sundance Lake 66 km
- Big Lake 72 km, 4 campsites
- Wolverine Nordic Ski Trails 73 km
- Moose Lake 73 km, 15 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.