CampHostJobsPickard Creek Recreation Site
Near Hedley, British Columbia, Canada
Who runs this site
Operated by Upper Similkameen Indian Band under a partnership agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC.
About Pickard Creek
CASH ONLY - The recreation site provides camping along the Similkameen River. Kayaking, canoeing and swimming in the river are popular activities at the site.
The fees for services are determined based on a detailed analysis of historical seasonal weather patterns. Site operators possess the flexibility to modify the specific dates for fee collections, allowing for adjustments within the established parameters. This adaptability is particularly important, as it enables them to respond effectively to varying weather conditions that may impact operations.
- Type
- Recreation site
- Campsites
- 16 campsites
- Camping fees
- Yes, fees are collected (see the description)
- Upkeep
- Maintained by an operator or contractor
- Access
- Road: Motorhome
- Nearest town
- Hedley, British Columbia
- District
- Cascades (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
- Established
- 2009
- Location
- 49.37329, -120.14521
- Site ID
- REC1635
Activities
More activities are listed on the official page.
Facilities
More facilities are listed on the official page.
Getting there
Located approximately 6 km west of Hedley (32KM east of Princeton) along Highway 3. Access is on the left hand side, when driving westward, just before the Sterling Bridge. Located between Highway 3 and the Similkameen River.
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 Pickard Creek:
- Park Host, South Okanagan & Boundary Provincial Parks Quality Recreation Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 46 km away
- Park Host, Sasquatch / Chilliwack Lake / Birkenhead Lake Sea to Sky Park Services Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 113 km away
- Campground Host, Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park Shuswap Adams Parks Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 125 km away
Nearby recreation sites
- Old Hedley Road East 3 km, 14 campsites
- Old Hedley Road West 4 km, 14 campsites
- Nickel Plate Lake 13 km, 4 campsites
- Nickel Plate X/C Ski Trails 13 km
- Dewdney 22 km, 6 campsites
- Isintok Lake 23 km, 6 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.