Suggestion for CG in Dawson Creek, BC

We like the little Kiskatinaw provincial campsite on Old Alaska Highway road, turning off highway 97 about 25 km north of Dawson Creek. The turn off the highway is well marked, on the right going uphill and the approach is not as large as you would like so try to so right down on the turn. No services at the park but you get to experience a wee bit of the actual Alaska Highway including the fabulous curved wooden bridge - it is a nice place for a walk and a cool off in the river. Most interesting to study the 1942 bridge design from underneath. It is the largest curved wooden bridge ever built in Canada. The best swimming hole is right under the bridge. Upstream on the north side, right at the water is the nicest walk if you can handle a km or two. I think the old bridge is still rated at 25 tons but I personally wouldn't take a large unit across it. Come to think of it, the campsite isn't suitable for large RVs either.


In Dawson Creek, the Art Gallery in an old wooden elevator right near Mile Zero is a great stop with RV parking - don't miss the Alaska Highway construction photos in the stairwell. The tourist info and museum next door is also well worth a visit. It is interesting and pleasant to visit the 25 big windmills on Bear Mountain on the west side of Dawson. Ask for directions locally and go with just your towed or tow vehicle. If you can't go, take a look at the skyline to the west and admire the wind energy project created by a local group with some government grants.