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Willow North recreation site
https://hikingprincegeorge.com/hikes/willow-north-recreation-site
A small riverside tenting stop close to Highway 16, reached by a short forest-road spur beside the Willow River.
1. Getting there and parking
Travelling east on Highway 16, cross the Willow River bridge and take the first right onto Willow North Forest Service Road. Take the first right again toward the river; the recreation site is less than 1 km from the highway. This is the camping access and should not be substituted for the separate Willow River Interpretive Trail parking.
- Drive east from Prince George on Highway 16 across the Willow River bridge.
- Take the first right onto Willow North FSR, then the first right down toward the river. The site is less than 1 km from the highway.
2. At the campsite
The visit centres on the gravel river shore and the small recreation-site clearing. The directory does not describe a maintained walking loop, swimming supervision or a connection across the highway to the interpretive trail. Use the separate Willow River Interpretive Trail guide when planning a hike, and assess river level and bank stability before choosing a shore-side stopping place.
Location map
Published locations only. A complete route line is still needed.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Willow North recreation site mapped recreation-site reference | 53.872780 -122.277060 | OSMway168084101 named WillowNorthRecreationSite; distinct from interpretive trail1.5km north.
Source-backed reference location; current access, exact parking and field position not independently verified. https://mapcarta.com/W168084101 |
5. Camping, facilities and seasons
Camping and tenting
The directory lists four tenting sites beside the gravel shore. Its description treats facilities as a possible future addition, so toilets, tables and water must not be assumed available.
Season and access
No current winter maintenance or year-round service commitment was established. River levels and the condition of the short gravel spur can change with snowmelt and heavy rain; those conditions matter even though the site is close to the highway.
Practical details checked 2026-10-17.
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