Provincial and National Park Campgrounds in British Columbia

Allen H. Soroka is assistant law librarian at the University of British
Columbia Law Library.

Jayne Seagrave has made a study of British Columbia campgrounds and
collected and published her research in this informative book.

In the introductory chapter, she sets out how to select a campground,
what to take on a camping trip, how to reserve campsites by telephone,
and how to deal with hazards one might encounter while camping. In
subsequent chapters, she reviews conventional campgrounds that are
accessible by two-wheel-drive vehicles and have running water, sometimes
flush toilets, and showers as well as split firewood. The campsite
reviews, which contain lots of useful information and advice, are
organized by the nine regions of the province: The Islands; Vancouver
Coast and Mountains; Okanagan, Similkameen; Kootenay Country; B.C.
Rockies; High Country; Cariboo Country; North by Northwest; and Peace
River–Alaska Highway.

The last chapter of the book features Seagrave’s tour selection,
which sets out proposed itineraries for one-, two-, and three-week
camping excursions, using a vehicle and starting out from the Vancouver
area. Highly recommended.