Canada Recreation site 28 campsites Fee site

Rapids Recreation Site

Near Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada

Notice from Recreation Sites and Trails BC:

Seasonal Closure, additional information and updates, please visit https://firesidecamping.ca//

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 Rapids

Description: A medium sized 25 site campground nestled amongst beautiful mature cedar and fir trees along the Chilliwack River. This site is suitable for most vehicles, but access is by a Forest Service gravel road. There are an additional 4 campsites located at the nearby Rapids Staging area.

The The Rapids Staging Area is open year round and perfect for off-loading motorbikes and ATVs . It accesses the Bear Cub Beginner's Riding Loop which is designed to provide a safe learning field for the novice rider. There is a 100 cc engine restriction, but adults are able to accompany the youth rider
NOTE: campfires at the Staging Area are only permitted in designated fire rings, and fees for overnight camping will be collected on-site by Hosts

Payment for camping permits and firewood are Cash Only. Reservations will be accepted for May 15, 2025 - August 31, 2025 at www.firesidecamping.ca
For additional information, please contact [email protected]

NOTE - All visitors are required to exit the site by 9:30 PM as gates are locked at 10:00 PM and will remain closed until 8:00 AM. This site has on-site supervision during camping season.

The Staging Area is OPEN year round.

Type: Recreation site
Campsites: 28 campsites
Camping fees: Yes, fees are collected (see the description)
Upkeep: Maintained by an operator or contractor
Access: Road: 2 Wheel Drive
Nearest town: Chilliwack, British Columbia
District: Chilliwack (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
Established: 1992
Location: 49.0967, -121.67066
Site ID: REC0024

Activities

Four Wheel Driving
Camping
Trail Bike Riding - Motorized

Facilities

Toilet - Wood
Table - Log
Fire Ring
Sign - 3 Blade
Litter Barrel - 45 Gallon
Gate - Single
Parking - Spaces Gravel
Signs
Sign - Directional (Facility)
Litter Barrel - Bear Proof Double

Getting there

Follow the Trans-Canada Hwy (Hwy 1) east from Vancouver and take Exit 119 onto Vedder Road. Turn left at Chilliwack Lake Road and drive approximately 26.5 km. Turn off the highway onto the Bench Forest Service Road (FSR). At approximately 2 km keep left at the junction and continue on Bench FSR for a total of 6.1 km from the highway. You will pass the Chipmunk Peninsula Recreation Site at approximately 4.3 km.

Directions in Google Maps

Links

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 Rapids:

Park Host, Sasquatch / Chilliwack Lake / Birkenhead Lake Sea to Sky Park Services Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 28 km away
Campground Host, Fort Langley oTENTik Camping Parks Canada - Fort Langley National Historic Site, 66 km away
Campground Host, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (SMONEĆTEN) Parks Canada - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, 136 km away

See all host jobs in British Columbia

Nearby recreation sites

Chipmunk Peninsula 1 km, 22 campsites
Camp Foley 3 km, 4 campsites
Thurston Meadows 6 km, 76 campsites
Riverside 6 km, 15 campsites
Allison Pool 10 km, 7 campsites
Tamihi Rapids 12 km, 11 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.