Cassier Hwy in mid-September
For all you Alaska/Canada travelling pros, would you have any advice for us traveling the Cassier Hwy around September 20th? I know its getting late in the fall so I was wondering about services such ...
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There are three provincial parks along the Cassiar.
Boya Lake on the north end of the Cassiar Highway is lovely. Closes this year on first snow fall according to BC Parks website. After the 15th there may not be services, meaning no firewood being sold and no fees charged.
Kinaskan Lake is the middle park/campground along the Cassiar Hwy and would make a good break if you want to have something about midway. Closes on first snow fall according to the website.
Meziadin Lake is at the junction of Hwy 37/37A. This year closing Sept 22 according to the BC Parks website. The campground managers don't stay on-site until first snowfall because they have other commitments.
Fuel up at Dease Lake and Bell II. That should get you to the junction of Hwy 16/37. Although if you drive into Stewart, then also fill up there. Be attentive to the opening hours/days of the gas station in Stewart(there's only one gas station) ... the station used to be closed Sundays during the off-season and it closed at 5 p.m. on other days Off-season meaning mid-September. Don't know if they've changed their hours of operation.
There are three RV parks in Stewart & Hyder
1.Rainey Creek Municipal Campground - Stewart
2.Bear River RV Park - Stewart
3.Camp Run-A-Muck - Hyder
Do phone ahead if you plan on camping at one of these spots, to ensure they are open.
Boya Lake on the north end of the Cassiar Highway is lovely. Closes this year on first snow fall according to BC Parks website. After the 15th there may not be services, meaning no firewood being sold and no fees charged.
Kinaskan Lake is the middle park/campground along the Cassiar Hwy and would make a good break if you want to have something about midway. Closes on first snow fall according to the website.
Meziadin Lake is at the junction of Hwy 37/37A. This year closing Sept 22 according to the BC Parks website. The campground managers don't stay on-site until first snowfall because they have other commitments.
Fuel up at Dease Lake and Bell II. That should get you to the junction of Hwy 16/37. Although if you drive into Stewart, then also fill up there. Be attentive to the opening hours/days of the gas station in Stewart(there's only one gas station) ... the station used to be closed Sundays during the off-season and it closed at 5 p.m. on other days Off-season meaning mid-September. Don't know if they've changed their hours of operation.
There are three RV parks in Stewart & Hyder
1.Rainey Creek Municipal Campground - Stewart
2.Bear River RV Park - Stewart
3.Camp Run-A-Muck - Hyder
Do phone ahead if you plan on camping at one of these spots, to ensure they are open.
