Beatton Provincial Park — Attraction in Area C (Old Fort/Charlie Lake)

Very typical Provincial Park although sites are on the small side. Be aware that even though most sites are reservable (fee payable online), if you are planning to just turn up, don't pick a site with a green 1 or 2 night tag as 1 or 2 actually mean 0 or 1. We pitched in one of these and then were asked to move as it was reserved. Park operators are slow to update these boards. I even checked the reservation board and there was no listing for our site. 4 FCFS sites available. Bugs were...

Picnic area is now closed. No issue there but as a responsible dog owner I didn't like having to leave my dog in the vehicle as dogs are prohibited on most of the grounds there. If you decide to be like most owners in FSJ and ignore the dig signs be sure to bring multiple bags as there are none there (obviously because dogs are not allowed) not a bad place otherwise. Would never swim there in summer as there was TONS of green algae when I checked...

Definitely my favorite part of Fort St John. When I first moved to FSJ, I thought it was flat, dusty and ugly. But Beatton shows the opposite: rolling hills, beautiful colors, forest and a different view of Charlie Lake. I've walked here. I've run here. I've xc skied here. It's always a breath of fresh air. If you are new to FSJ, and wondering what hell you've gotten yourself into, head to Beatton Park. You'll see the beauty the Peace truly...