About the Venue

The Gavin Lake Forest Education Centre is a not-for-profit camp. Click here to visit the camp website and see all the fun things there is to do.

** There is NO cell signal or internet at this venue (except for an emergency) so come prepared to unplug!**

The venue is about an hour from the closest town so plan accordingly.

Directions to the Venue

From the South
Turn east (right) at 150 Mile House onto the Likely Road (150 Mile House is 14 km south-east of Williams Lake on Highway 97).  After 4 km, turn left onto the Likely Road where it forks with the Horsefly Road and follow it for 44 km.  The Gavin Lake Road is on the right and is marked by the Gavin Lake Forest Education Centre and UBC/Alex Fraser Research Forest signs.

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From the North

Turn east off of Highway 97 at McLeese Lake (approximately 45 km north of Williams Lake) onto Beaver Lake Road, and continue for 3.3 km. Turn right onto the gravel portion of Beaver Lake Road. Follow this route until it meets the Likely Road (approximately 35 km). Turn north (left) and drive for 6.7 km on the Gavin Lake Road.

The gravel part of Beaver Lake Road was decent when we drove it a few weeks ago. Has some washboard areas but overall was good. If you do not want to drive the gravel then continue on the highwat towards Williams Lake and take a left on Mountain House Road (close to and across the road from the gas station past McLeese lake). It will also take you to the Likely Road and has a smaller section of gravel.

If you want NO gravel for your drive continue on the highway to Rocky Mountain House Road and turn left. It will take you to the Likely Road.

If you miss all of those continue to 150 Mile House and turn left on the Likely Road. Follow the rest of the directions for the people coming from the South.

RVs and Tents

Camping will be in the Forest Recreation Campsite and/or on the field. It is dry camping with no hookups but you will have access to the washroom, showers and kitchen.

Please bring covers for xpens etc to keep reactivity to a minimum if your dog is penned outside.

Please do not run generators after 9pm or before 7am.

Catering

Caterers will be camping on site with us and have priority use of the kitchen area.

We also have access to a full kitchen and mess hall (no dogs allowed in those) that all can use. We are responsible for bringing all food (including condiments) and complete clean up after.

Event and Site Rules

• Available recreational and instructional material at camp includes: eight canoes, archery equipment, compasses and orienteering courses, swim area, fire area and trail system with access to surrounding crown land. The lake has trout and is great fishing!
• Communal washhouse with hot and cold running water
• Knowledgeable adult persons must supervise all campers using recreational and/or instructional materials (i.e. canoes, Bouldering cave, archery equipment, orienteering equipment, fire tools, etc.) within camp boundaries and/or outings beyond the area.
• Smoking is permitted only at the campfire area.
• Smoking in any buildings is not permitted.
• Dogs need to be contained in a crate or xpen if they are alone in a cabin.
• Personal floatation devices must be worn at all times when boating
• NO dog to dog contact (unless from the same household or inside a shared cabin). 
• Dogs must be on leash at all times
• This will be a dry event

*Failure to abide by the site rules may mean that you will be asked to leave immediately and with no refunds. King Dog Sports Club and Gavin Lake Camp have final say.