Important Notice!
- There are no
park alerts at this time.
 Park Opening / Closing Dates
(park gates open):
- April 30 – September 20, 2010 (gate is locked during off season)
Full Services
& Fees in effect: (dates are
subject to change
without
notice)
- Texas Creek
Campground: April 30 – September 20, 2010
- Gladstone Marine Sites:
May 21 – September 6, 2010
Texas Creek Campground Features:
- Park Size:
39,387 hectares
- Total # Campsites:
63 vehicle accessible campsites including 7
double sites
- Reservations:
Yes (Campsites #8 - #53)
- First Come First Serve Sites:
Yes (Campsites
#1-#5, #52 and #54 - #63)
- Campsite Description:
Most of the sites are large, shaded and
private. The double sites are medium to small in size. The numerous
trees may make backing into some sites difficult but most are easily
accessed. Each has own picnic table and fire ring. Suitable for both
RV’s and tents. Sites are gravel.
- Overflow Camping:
Yes (full fees apply, no
tents permitted)
- Showers:
No
- Flush Toilets:
Yes
- Pit Toilets:
Yes
- Drinking Water:
Yes
- Hook-ups:
No
- Sani-station:
No, closest located at Christina Lake (10 km
from park)
- Picnic/Day Use Area:
No, closest public
day-use is Christina Lake Provincial Park
- Playground:
No
- Campfires Permitted:
Yes, unless fire ban in
effect (see Important Notices)
- Firewood Available:
Yes, may be purchased
from staff for $7 / portion
- Groupsite:
No
- Interpretive Program:
No
- Wheel Chair Accessible:
Yes
- Pets Allowed:
Yes, on a leash at all
times
- Dog Beach:
Yes, in designated area
only
- Concession:
No - ICE FOR SALE
AT HOST SITE
- Roadways:
Gravel
- Beach / Swimming Area:
Yes,
NOTE: No Lifeguards on
Duty
- Hiking Trails:
Yes, many vary in length
& difficulty (from beginner to advanced)
- Boat Launch:
Yes
- Biking:
Yes, on roadway only
(Dirt Bikes/ATV’s not permitted)
- Check-In Time:
1 pm
- Check-Out Time:
11 am (strictly enforced during peak times)
- Check-In Procedure:
Check reservation board for reserved
pre-assigned campsite # &/or first come first serve campsite
availability
- On Site Security:
Yes
- Entrance Gate:
Locked nightly from 10 pm – 7 am
- Quiet Time
10 pm to 7 am
- Generator Policy:
10 PM – 7 AM – NO
GENERATOR USE
10 AM – 2 PM – Generator use may occur for no more than 4 hrs
maximum
7 AM – 10 AM & 2PM – 10 PM – Generator use for no more than 30
minutes
- Visitor Parking:
Yes, but limited space
on campsite pad. No parking permitted on grass or roadways.
- Payphone:
Yes
- Ice for Sale
from Host site
Gladstone Marine Sites Features:
- Marine Sites:
8 rustic sites accessible by boat, 2 are
accessible on foot located at North end of Christine Lake.
- Reservations:
No
- First Come First Serve Sites:
Yes
- Campsite Description:
Very rustic campsites
located off the beach with no amenities except for a pit toilet and
some picnic tables. Accessible by boat from Texas Creek boat launch.
- Pit Toilets:
Yes
- Drinking Water:
No
- Campfires Permitted:
Yes, unless fire ban in
effect (see Important Notices)
- Firewood Available:
No, must bring own
- Pets Allowed:
Yes, on a leash at all
times
- Dog Beach:
Yes, in designated area
only
- Check-In Procedure:
Locate and occupy if
vacant. Park operator will register and collect fees on rounds.
- Check-Out Time:
11 am
- On Site Security:
No, limited to when Park operator makes rounds
- Garbage Disposal:
Pack in – Pack out policy
 Camping & Other Park Act Fees:
- $15.00 per
party per night (includes 1 vehicle or RV)
at Texas Creek
Campground
- $7.50 BC
Senior couple discount (after Labour Day to June 14 only)
- $7.50 per
Additional Vehicle per night
- $10.00 per
party or vessel per night for Marine campsite and Backcountry
Camping
* Acceptable Methods of Payment:
All Reservations must be paid per MasterCard or Visa Credit Card
First come first serve Camping and all Additional Vehicle Fees MUST
pay with CASH
and/or Traveller’s Cheques. Debit & Credit Cards and Personal
Cheques are NOT
accepted.
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