CampHostJobsBuchanan Lookout Recreation Site
Near Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Who runs this site
Operated by Kaslo Outdoor Recreation and Trails Society under a partnership agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC.
About Buchanan Lookout
This is a high elevation day-use site which is located at an refurbished fire lookout building. This is a great spot for family oriented outings; views are spectacular and flowers are lovely in season. There is also a 2 km loop trail below the lookout that provides access to viewpoints on the rock bluffs . Note: This site contains ramps used by hand gliders. These ramps can be hazardous due to steep drop offs. PLEASE STAY OFF THE RAMPS. Interpretive displays on fire lookouts in the tower.
- Type
- Recreation site
- Campsites
- 1 campsite
- Upkeep
- Maintained by an operator or contractor
- Access
- Road: 2 Wheel Drive
- Nearest town
- Nelson, British Columbia
- District
- Kootenay-Boundary (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
- Established
- 1986
- Location
- 49.93676, -116.94638
- Site ID
- REC2105
Activities
Facilities
More facilities are listed on the official page.
Getting there
From Kaslo, head west on highway #31A for 11 km to the Blue Ridge Forest Services Road, then follow signs. Follow the main road for 11.9 km to the lookout, staying right at the 7.0 km junction. This road is suitable for 2wd vehicles.
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 Buchanan Lookout:
- Campground Host, Kootenay Lake Provincial Park RAP Park Contracting Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 18 km away
- Campground Host, Kokanee Creek Provincial Park RAP Park Contracting Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 40 km away
- Park Host, West Kootenay Provincial Parks (2027) RAP Park Contracting / Kootenay SW Parks (BC Parks operator), 40 km away
Nearby recreation sites
- Kaslo Interpretive Forest 3 km
- Powder Beach 7 km
- Milford Lake 9 km, 2 campsites
- Garland Bay 10 km, 26 campsites
- Bernard Beach (Garland Bay South) 10 km, 16 campsites
- Fletcher Lake 11 km, 2 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.