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View of Barkerville |
As we headed south along the Cassiar Highway we had quite a few detours to our trip. Traveling by RV affords you the opportunity to meet fellow travelers along the way, share favorite stops, and adjust your itinerary as a result. Through internet searches I found that Barkerville was a pretty lively historic mining town that also has four campgrounds within a mile or so of the entrance. This was our kind of place with camping so close and history to explore and learn. This place is quite a ways off the Cassiar, a good hour or so. As you meander through the mountains, past homes, businesses, and a lake, you will work your way towards Barkerville. With four campgrounds to choose from, all offering different amenities, we opted for Government Hill because it was the closest to the town. Situated adjacent to a cemetary and up a small hill, this campground is within walking distance of the town's entrance. For a fee, you can enter Barkerville
and all it has to offer. We only had one night here, so I never actually
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Barkerville Main Street |
Best Sites: 167-169
Poor Sites: 155, 156
Hookups: None
Potable Water: Yes
Dump Within Facility: Yes, shared by all four campgrounds in area
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