The new Skyview Campground at E.C. Manning Provincial Park is seen in this undated photo.
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January 06, 2022 - 1:00 PM
B.C. Parks has added a four-season campground to one of the province's most popular parks in the Interior.
The new Skyview Campground at E.C. Manning Provincial Park has opened with 62 campsites available during the winter and 92 sites during the summer, according to a news release issued by the province. The park is located along Highway 3, between Princeton and Hope, is roughly a three-hour drive away from the Okanagan.
The campsites have hookups for water, power and sewer, making it the first fully serviced campground for B.C. Parks.
"Camping has never been so popular, which is why we are providing more opportunities for people to get outside and connect with nature year-round," Minister of Environment George Heyman said in the release.
Located near the Lightning Lake day-use area, the campground features a heated shower building and large sites with 50-amp power. Cross-country skiers can access the Nordic ski trail that cuts through the campground and connects with more than 60 kilometres of groomed trails.
Downhill skiers and snowboarders can also hit the slopes in the alpine area that has 36 runs.
During the summer, campers can enjoy canoeing and swimming at Lightning Lake and a variety of hiking trails that meander through alpine meadows, the province said.
In addition to Skyview Campground, upgrades have been made to the Buckhorn Backcountry Campground, located along the Heather Trail. A new group shelter has been constructed and 14 elevated tent platforms have been added, along with new bear-proof food caches and three footbridges.
Reservations for Skyview Campground can be made online here.
E.C. Manning Park is one of the most popular parks in B.C., averaging more than one million visitors every year, according to the province.
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