Finlay Bay Recreation Site
Near Mackenzie, British Columbia, Canada
Site currently inaccessible due to washout at 41km on Parsnip West FSR. No estimated time of reopening. Boat Access Only
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 Finlay Bay
This large site offers a mix of aspen dominant forested sites as well as sites located in an open field area. The site is located in a very scenic area at the junction of the Peace and Parsnip reaches of Williston Reservoir, with great views of the water and the distant mountain peaks. The basic amenities of tables, fire rings and pit toilets are provided, and there is a gravel boat launch available suitable for trailered boats.
- Type
- Recreation site
- Campsites
- 19 campsites
- Upkeep
- Maintained by an operator or contractor
- Access
- Road: 2 Wheel Drive; Road: Motorhome
- Nearest town
- Mackenzie, British Columbia
- District
- Prince George-Mackenzie (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
- Established
- 1993
- Location
- 55.9861, -123.81575
- Site ID
- REC1191
Activities
More activities are listed on the official page.
Facilities
More facilities are listed on the official page.
Getting there
Travel north of Mackenzie on the Parsnip West FSR. The site is located at the end of the road at approximately km 92 (turn right when you see the site entrance sign - do not turn onto the Finlay Bay FSR that is located a few km before the site)
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.
Host jobs near Finlay Bay:
- Park Host, Peace Region Provincial Parks Sandstorm North Contracting (BC Parks operator), 130 km away
- Campground Host, Moberly Lake Provincial Park Sandstorm North Contracting (BC Parks operator), 132 km away
- Campground Host, Whiskers Point Provincial Park Quartz Contracting (BC Parks operator), 133 km away
Nearby recreation sites
- CANTY LAKE TRAIL (Parking lot) 6 km
- Wicked River 15 km
- Weston Bay 18 km, 4 campsites
- Curve Lake 31 km, 3 campsites
- Manson River 32 km, 6 campsites
- Kimta Creek 42 km, 1 campsite
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.