CampHostJobsMurphy Creek Recreation Site
Near Rossland, 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 Murphy Creek
The Murphy Creek Trail, also known as the 100 Acre Wood, is an interpretive trail that winds through an old growth forest. The trail features informational signs throughout the easy 1.5km loop path explaining the importance, history and evolution of this magnificent forest. It contains a diversity of tree species, including old growth cedars, larch and white pine. This is a strictly footpath only trail, no bikes or motorized vehicles allowed. Please be bear aware in this area.
- Type
- Recreation site
- Campsites
- No numbered campsites listed
- Upkeep
- User maintained (pack out what you bring in)
- Access
- Road: 2 Wheel Drive
- Nearest town
- Rossland, British Columbia
- District
- Kootenay-Boundary (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
- Location
- 49.17772, -117.8565
- Site ID
- REC263152
Activities
Getting there
From Rossland head north on BC-3BW towards Highway 3. In 15km you will see a road to your right with a large sign for the 100 Acre Forest, head down this road until you reach the fork 100m ahead. Take a right at the fork and follow this road for another 250m, you will come into the parking lot with a sign for the trailhead.
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 Murphy Creek:
- Campground Host, Champion Lakes Provincial Park RAP Park Contracting Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 17 km away
- Campground Host, Syringa Provincial Park RAP Park Contracting Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 20 km away
- Campground Host, Christina Lake Provincial Park Quality Recreation Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 30 km away
Nearby recreation sites
- Blackjack Cross Country 4 km, 4 campsites
- Old Glory Lookout 5 km
- Rossland Range 5 km
- Glenmerry Shelter 10 km
- Big Sheep Ck 12 km, 1 campsite
- Paulson Cross-Country 13 km
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.