BC Recreation Site RV Camp & Paddle at Stave Lake! 

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Appreciate the history!

Our pleasure! We would love to explore it further...quite a large lake!

It was nice, but suspect quite a bit busier had it been a weekend! Hoping your ‘heat wave’ not too extreme. We had the highest temperature ever set in Canada at 49.6 C during our last, in the community that had the resulting fire. Quite sad. Fortunately our weather seems to have returned to normal, however the forest fires are still a serious problem in the interior. Hoping we may see some rain at some point soon. Be safe and be well!

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Crossing paths! Our site was almost perfect as far as sun/shade...until about 4 pm that is and then almost full sun until 6. We actually did have a small part on the equestrian section of the site (nearer the start of the road), but removed it simply to shorten the video. Still a good spot for those with horses! Wishing you safe travels! 🚐

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Nice trip! Some great areas! Given the wildfire situation we are looking at some options on the northern part of the island. Appreciate you watching! Safe travels! 🚐

@@lingu5440 appreciate the update! We wonder if a matter of low rainfall or simply keeping the dam water level lower? Maybe both?

Perfect! It will provide lots of great opportunities for a fun paddle....whether on a hike or simply at a local lake/river . We use ours a lot! Thank you for sharing!

Thank you! It is a nice area, but we have only been there off season. Summer warmer, but busier!

Thank you! Appreciate the comment!

Conditions are so bad right now it is sad to imagine someone would add to the risk. Appreciate the concern!

We quite enjoyed it, though certainly weekend crowds could make it much busier. Campground gated however (gate closed between 10-7 if we recall correctly) and that likely helps ensure it remains quiet.

It was nice! We keep hoping for a few days of rain to assist in those areas, but nothing significant expected at this point. And yes, 5 am was a bit too early, but still enjoyed!

Glad you enjoyed! Paddle recommended for the Explorer is 210, though a after years of use believe that slightly longer would be a better fit. Yes, paddling certainly different in a Packraft, though after years of use we just love it. It is slower than a kayak but the ability to go just about anywhere makes it wonderful. Last year we enjoyed it on relatively easy to get to places like Bowron Lakes (the day paddle ones) to Alpine (Wedgemount). With more use you will figure out what works best for you and your boat. Worst wind was at Nimpkish Lake on Vancouver Island...just a solo trip and had to add some rocks in the bow to help! Always laugh at how much worse the waves are and wind feels when paddling compared to the video! Nice to get out so often on Stave...would like to explore there more!

@@hikenrv - definitely looking forward to taking it on the road. The east side of Stave is really pretty. Lots of sandy beaches & driftwood. It was a relatively easy paddle in the Advanced Frame. I'm guessing it will be more work in the Ranger, but still do-able.

Thanks Chris, truly a great spot. Agree on the litter comment; we usually pack out some we find while,camped. Overall this area was very clean. Unrelated, but just finished a great hike the other day you may enjoy..., well other than the mosquitoes! Likely post in a week.

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Glad you enjoyed! The short answer to your question (at least for BC) is that camping on crown land (effectively owned by the province ) is allowed for up to 14 days. Of course if a park or licensed to someone else that doesn’t apply. Excerpt below from a website we found adds a bit more detail. Expect that rules are similar across the country, though in some parts of Alberta some crown land may require a permit as we understand it. BC recreation sites fall under park land, but sites tend to be more primitive. Some are free, but many have a lower fee. Here is the commentary we found: our experience is limited, but access in more rural areas seems much more plentiful. Camping on Crown Land: Any person may camp on Crown land for up to 14 consecutive calendar days. For the purposes of calculating 14 consecutive days, a period of consecutive days is cumulative unless the person and their vehicle and equipment, as the case may be, are not present on the site for a period of at least 72 consecutive hours. So that covers Crown Land! But even if it's provincially owned land, camping will likely be restricted if the land is part of a nature reserve, provincial park or being used for some other type of use. Basically that doesn't leave much, and there won't be signs identifying it! The government will respond to inquiries about specific locations, but that certainly isn't helpful when you're actually on the trail and want to find a place to rest for the night. .

@@hikenrv Such a helpful, thoughtful reply! Thanks very much. I suppose the pressure on provincial campgrounds is much more intense within a very few hundred miles of the greater Vancouver area. The same seems true in southern Alberta, given the presence of USA traffic and Calgary. Some of us 'down here' are watching Premier Horgan's statements and PM Trudeau's whispered comments with hopes the border opens up sooner rather than later...but then, I'm sure you are watching it all closely as well. Thank you again.

@@jacktyler7599 happy to help! Note: you may have seen; but if not here is a news announcement we found today. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/07/19/canada-us-border-open/

In Ontario, Crown Land allows 21 days for camping. Plus, non-Canadians need to pay for a permit at about $7.00/day Cdn.

There is lots of lakes , Rivers , Ocean beaches you can just go to and camp , just be considerate and leave the site as you found it ,I grew up on Vancouver island that is all we use to do ,

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