Buckinghorse River Wayside Park is a scenic BC Parks campground on the Alaska Highway, about 200 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John at kilometre 278 of Highway 97. BC Parks describes it as a stop for travellers with opportunities to view moose and fish for arctic grayling.
The park lies just east of the Rocky Mountain foothills in the Muskwa Plateau ecosection.
Buckinghorse River Wayside Park is built for practical northern highway travel: a campground, river access, wildlife viewing, and a place to pause on a long Alaska Highway drive. BC Parks notes that it is cooperatively managed by a community, society, or other partner, so services and facilities may differ from other BC Parks.
Activities are straightforward. Visitors can hike around the area, though there are no developed trails. Swimming is available in the river, anglers can fish Buckinghorse River for arctic grayling, and wildlife viewing may include moose, caribou, black bears, and grizzly bears in the surrounding area.
Bicycles must stay on roadways, and e-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted.
That keeps the campground simple and road-focused.
Plan around frontcountry camping, Alaska Highway rest stops, Buckinghorse River fishing, river swimming, informal walks, moose and bear country awareness, road cycling, and pets on leash.
Off-road vehicles are prohibited, including ATVs, off-road motorcycles, snowmobiles, and side-by-sides. Carry fishing licences, keep pets leashed, manage food carefully in bear country, and check BC Parks updates while travelling the highway.
