CampHostJobsWilliams Lake River Valley Recreation Site
Near Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Who runs this site
Operated by City of Williams Lake under a partnership agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC.
About Williams Lake River Valley
Very popular trail located both within the City of Williams Lake and outside the city. Drop from the street level of the city into the river valley and follow the river for 11km where it empties into the Fraser River. A great trail for an evening walk or bike ride.
Motorized closure in effect from the second gate to the Fraser River.
- Type
- Recreation site
- Campsites
- No numbered campsites listed
- Upkeep
- Maintained by an operator or contractor
- Access
- Road: Motorhome
- Nearest town
- Williams Lake, British Columbia
- District
- Quesnel-Central Cariboo (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
- Established
- 1999
- Location
- 52.16358, -122.24707
- Site ID
- REC2987
Activities
Facilities
Getting there
In Williams Lake travel on Mackenzie Avenue to the main trailhead across from the Cemetery. Trail head is located across the railway tracks and a large parking area is available.
CITY OF WILLIAMS LAKE
NOTICE
July 12, 2016
FRIZZI ROAD SWITCHBACK - JULY 12, 2016 UPDATE
Frizzi Road switchback to the River Valley failed during the severe rainstorm of July 12 and is currently not passable. The switchback was identified as an area of high potential for land failure resulting from poor water drainage.Visitors to the River Valley are welcome to park at the Comer Street entrance. When using the River Valley, please remain on the road or on posted trails in order to avoid trespassing on private property. ATVs and dirt bikes are not permitted in the River Valley Recreation Sites. When using the Comer Street access, please use extra caution. In addition to public works vehicles, the Comer access route is now used by the rural residents and resource license holders in the River Valley.
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 Williams Lake River Valley:
- Campground Host, Lac La Hache Provincial Park Shuswap Adams Parks Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 54 km away
- Campground Host, Big Bar Lake Provincial Park Shuswap Adams Parks Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 100 km away
- Campground Host, Ten Mile Lake Provincial Park Silvertip Park Services Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 102 km away
Nearby recreation sites
- Bull Mountain Ski Trail 12 km
- Till Lake North 14 km, 14 campsites
- Blue Lake North 20 km, 3 campsites
- Forest Lake 20 km, 11 campsites
- Desous Mountain 21 km, 8 campsites
- Mcintyre Lake 22 km, 7 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.