Canada Recreation site

Owen Hat 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.

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About Owen Hat

This day-use area provides access to a 1.9 km trail to the top of Owen Hat, an ancient volcanic feature. There is rock climbing/bouldering in the area.

Type: Recreation site
Campsites: No numbered campsites listed
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: 2004
Location: 54.05196, -126.57972
Site ID: REC6594

Activities

Mountaineering
Hiking
Climbing

Facilities

Toilet - Wood
Table - Log
Fire Ring
Sign - 3 Blade
Parking - Spaces Gravel
Sign - Stop
Sign - Directional (Facility)
Shelter - Wheelchair Accessible

More facilities are listed on the official page.

Getting there

West of Houston turn left off Hwy 16 onto the Morice River Rd. At km 27 go straight onto the Morice-Owen FSR. Just before 51km turn left onto the Owen. Go to app.8.5 Km on Owen North Road. Rec site is on the right.

Directions in Google Maps

Official page at Recreation Sites and Trails BC

Host jobs

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Nearby recreation sites

Parrott Lake 8 km, 7 campsites
Francois West 10 km, 3 campsites
Noralee West 11 km, 4 campsites
Noralee East 14 km, 9 campsites
Owen Lake 14 km, 12 campsites
Lund Lake 22 km, 3 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.