Cal-Cheak Recreation Site
Provincial Recreation Site
Write a Review BC-99 Whistler, BC, Canada Official WebsiteGPS: 50.0661, -123.0998
Overview of Cal-Cheak Recreation Site
The site is closed for winter, no camping or use of site infrastructure is permitted between Nov. 1 & April 1. Camping underneath the power lines is not permitted. Please self-register and pay the camping fees using the yellow collection box.
Last Price Paid: $15
Reported by camper-802431 on 6/9/2023
Longest RV Reported: 24 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by Sparklers on 7/14/2023
Number of Sites 55
Open Seasonally April - Oct.
Elevation 1,673 ft / 509 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Cal-Cheak Recreation Site 4 people have reviewed this location.
“Delighted To Find Excellent Spot ”
Reviewed 7/14/2023
Days stayed: | 1 |
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Site Number: | 27 |
RV Length: | 24' (Travel Trailer) |
We arrived around noon on a Thursday in July and found about half the sites open. Site 27 in a new loops not shown on our map. $7.50 for seniors. Only issue was we bent out steps on our travel trailer going through the first loop and hitting a low stump. If you’re pulling anything over 20’ avoid the first loop and go for the 2nd loo... more
We arrived around noon on a Thursday in July and found about half the sites open. Site 27 in a new loops not shown on our map. $7.50 for seniors.
Only issue was we bent out steps on our travel trailer going through the first loop and hitting a low stump. If you’re pulling anything over 20’ avoid the first loop and go for the 2nd loop on the right near the power lines. Newly constructed and fine for bigger rigs.
Sparklers would stay here again
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“Good Location, Nice Campsites”
Reviewed 6/9/2023
Nightly rate: | $15 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 27 |
Price is now $15/night or $7.50 for seniors. I arrived on a Thursday (6/8) around 4pm and it was probably only 50% full, and got to around 90% full by the time it was dark. We tow a 24ft travel trailer with our Ford F-150. The first two loops have smaller sites and the roads are narrow with the trees, so we went to the third loop and t... more
Price is now $15/night or $7.50 for seniors. I arrived on a Thursday (6/8) around 4pm and it was probably only 50% full, and got to around 90% full by the time it was dark. We tow a 24ft travel trailer with our Ford F-150. The first two loops have smaller sites and the roads are narrow with the trees, so we went to the third loop and they have plenty of sites that could accommodate us. There are a only few sites that can accommodate 30+ ft trailers, 5th wheels or larger so be cautious.. there are also what looked like long term residents in a couple of those sites. Most sites need leveling of some sort so be prepared. The overflow site is kind of run down now with several broken down cars & campers.. we have starlink & solar so we had planned to stay there originally but it didn’t feel very comfortable/safe. Thankfully we had cell service (1 bar 5G on T Mobile and 2 bars 5G AT&T.) Overall this was a nice place to stay. 20 mins from Whistler Village and 40 mins from Squamish.
Side note: there were a few crows in the trees all day every day and they woke us both up in the morning. Not sure if this happens all the time.. drove our dogs crazy too.
camper-802431 would stay here again
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“Relatively inexpensive, convenient location”
Reviewed 9/21/2019
Nightly rate: | $13 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | 9 |
We were looking for a primitive (no hookups) campground that would be convenient to hiking in the Whistler area. We're self-contained in our 8 meter (25 foot) MH and don't use the facilities. We stayed 4 weeknights in late September. The CG filled Tu/We and was 25% full TH/F. This is a nice primitive CG about 15 minutes south of Whistl... more
We were looking for a primitive (no hookups) campground that would be convenient to hiking in the Whistler area. We're self-contained in our 8 meter (25 foot) MH and don't use the facilities. We stayed 4 weeknights in late September. The CG filled Tu/We and was 25% full TH/F. This is a nice primitive CG about 15 minutes south of Whistler Village. There are 3 loops: Cal-Cheak is the first on the right and the largest with mostly level dirt sites. Cal-Cheak North is next on the left and has a mix of small and large dirt sites, some right on the river, some needing leveling. Cal-Cheak South is next on the right and has smaller dirt sites, most will need some leveling. All sites are tucked into the trees and providing shade and some privacy and were a bit muddy after 3 days of rain. There's no water, no dump. There're pit toilets and trash. There're weak yet usable ATT/Rogers and Verizon cell signals. We stayed in the North loop and found noted no road noise and distant train noise.
dsvt would stay here again
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“Large rustic campground with 3 loops plus overflow area, no services. ”
Reviewed 6/19/2018
Nightly rate: | $13 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Located just south of Whistler, and right off the Sea-to-Sky highway, this is an extremely popular campground with 3 loops of sites available. We arrived in the evening on a Saturday in June and were grateful to find a place in their overflow area, a large open gravel spot below the hydro lines after the second loop. The sites were... more
Located just south of Whistler, and right off the Sea-to-Sky highway, this is an extremely popular campground with 3 loops of sites available. We arrived in the evening on a Saturday in June and were grateful to find a place in their overflow area, a large open gravel spot below the hydro lines after the second loop.
The sites were along dirt roads that wound through the forest. The first loop, closest to the road, would have the most highway noise but it wasn’t too bad as it is down a hill and a short distance away. The third loop, Confluence, had a foot trail that led to a pedestrian suspension bridge over the river. Calcheak Forest Service Road also crosses the river and there is a trail from the overflow area to the river as well, so you can view the water from multiple spots.
Cell signal was decent, mosquitoes and black flies were present. A ranger came by just before dusk to collect a camping fee from us. Fee for actual sites was $13 but since we were in the overflow area, it was half price, $6.50 which seemed entirely reasonable. She said that previously they didn’t have an overflow area but they opened one up to help accommodate demand at peak times. Yay! There were about 8 RVs in the overflow area that night.
A short drive up the road is Whistler Village. They have oversize parking for RVs in Lot 3 – easy to find, just follow the signs. Price was $10 for regular cars for the day 8 am – 5pm (free after 5pm) and double that $20 for RVs over 20’. Pay by credit card at the machine entering your license plate.
Margot Bai would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- recycle
- restrooms: vault
- trash
Pets
- pets
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