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Crooked River campground — Bear Lake shoreline circuit
Selected outing: Bear Lake shoreline circuit
- Loop
- 2.9 km
- Elevation gain
- 49 m Published route measurement
- Walking time
- 0.5–1 hour
- Difficulty
- Easy lollipop
complete circuit including the return to the starting access
https://hikingprincegeorge.com/hikes/crooked-river-campground?route=bear-lake-shoreline-circuit
Take the signed Bear Lake trail around the lake and return to the starting access. The Crooked River Trail extension is a different outing. BC Parks independently describes the Bear Lake circuit; the 2.9 km distance and 49 m gain belong to the publisher’s shoreline route.
1. Getting there and parking
Use the Crooked River Park access from Highway 97, about 70 km north of Prince George. Begin the walk at the Bear Lake access in the campground; match the local park map to your parking.
Driving access has not been established for this selected route option; check its original sources.
2. Walking the route
Take the signed Bear Lake trail around the lake and return to the starting access. The Crooked River Trail extension is a different outing. BC Parks independently describes the Bear Lake circuit; the 2.9 km distance and 49 m gain belong to the publisher’s shoreline route.
3. Route map
A source line has not been associated with this route option. Any location pin is destination context only.
Published locations
Numbered points match the map. Use the role beside each point. A summit or park reference point is not a parking location.
| Place and role | Coordinates | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked River campground destination reference point | 54.473227 -122.671324 | BC Parks detailed-map link explicitly publishes center=-122.671324,54.473227.
Marker locates the associated park as chosen by BC Parks, not an individual campsite or verified campground entrance. Do not calculate trailhead driving distance from this point. This point is not a confirmed starting point for the selected route option. https://bcparks.ca/crooked-river-park/ |
5. Camping, facilities and seasons
Camping and tenting
Established BC Parks camping with lake and trail access. Confirm current campsite bookings, season and service notices; the winter-closed vehicle gate means summer camping access cannot be assumed year-round.
Water
Cold well-water taps are provided in the campground and day-use area for drinking and cooking.
Toilets
Pit and flush toilets are available, and the park lists hot showers. The beach’s outdoor shower is cold water.
Winter route
The hiking trails and campground loops are available for snowshoeing; this does not mean summer campground water and shower service continues through winter.
Dogs
Pets must be leashed and are prohibited in the beach and day-use areas. Check the signed route before bringing a dog.
Practical details checked 2026-10-17.
How the elevation gain was established
Outing: Bear Lake shoreline circuit; 2.9 km complete circuit from the described parking
This total is published for the named outing. Other starting points or turnarounds can produce different climbing totals.
The publisher defines its elevation figure as total elevation gained from its GPS route.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
Measurement notes
The numerical gain describes this selected outing. A matching licensed complete route and elevation profile have not yet been established.
Reservations and current availability
Check the operator’s current rules, opening dates and booking requirements for your chosen campsite or cabin.
Your trip notes
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