Canoeing

Located in Blue River B.C., Blue River Campground provides you with canoes, portage carts and related safety gear to get you into your wilderness vacation into Murtle Lake.

We are 6 hour's drive from Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary, situated between Kamloops and Jasper on the Yellowhead highway. Blue River is also only 40 minutes from the entry to "Murtle Lake", Wells Gray Park.

X" marks our exact location in Blue River.
(print one out and toss it in your glove box)

Canoes and Portage Cart Rentals

Delivery Service available to and from portage entries.

" Murtle Lake"...
...set 1.5 kilometers portage from the nearest road. It is the ideal place for those who love an appreciate canoeing, camping and nature. Campsites are maintained, have fire pits, washrooms and food caches.

MURTLE LAKE...

Murtle Lake is one of the few remaining giant wilderness lakes with no road access

2-1/2 km. portage from the parking lot..

A natural, beautiful, sensitive environment for those who love and appreciate the outdoors.

Clear starry nights, no airplanes, no motors,
(except the Park Warden!)

Sandy Beaches

Comfortable for Swimming!

Maintained Campsites with "Food Caches"

.........simply peaceful and quiet......

Excellent Trout Fishing!

"Fall Catch" copyright Don Cole Harvey

Map of Murtle Lake with campsites and trails
(click for large view)

Download a PDF version of a more detailed Murtle Lake map and brochure.

Download a PDF version of the
Wells Gray Park brochure and map.

Regulations and more information on Murtle Lake: "B.C. Parks"

Rental Rates:

Clipper Canoes $ 28.00/day
Portage Carts $7.00/day
Delivery to and from (inclusive) portage entry $200.00

Safety equipment provided as needed at no extra charge:
(life jackets, whistles, paddles, bailer, painter lines)

Let us help you create an unforgettable canoe camping holiday!
Advance bookings are recommended!

Book your reservations now for this summer!

Phone Blue River Campground:
250-673-8203
website: www.bluerivercampground.ca

Planning a trip?

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