Houston BC Camping: Shady Rest RV Park Tour

???? Looking for a clean, spacious campground in Houston, BC? Here is our complete tour of Shady Rest RV Park!

In this video, we are giving you a complete walkthrough of the entire property! We'll show you the amenities, pristine private washrooms, commercial laundry facilities, community gazebo, and the overall campground layout so you know exactly what to expect before you arrive.

Check out our exact setup, hookup placements, and clearances in our Site 8 walkthrough video here:
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We stayed for three nights from Wednesday, August 19 to Saturday, August 22 at site 8. This family-owned and operated park is immaculately maintained. When we arrived, we were met by Harald, who gave us a great rundown of the campground and let us pick from the available spots. You'll also likely find owner Cathie busy helping guests or tending to the property's stunning flower gardens.

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???? CAMPGROUND SPECS & AMENITIES:
???? Region: Northern BC / Bulkley-Nechako (Privately Operated)
⛺ Campground: Shady Rest RV Park
????️ Site Types: 38 spacious total sites. Property features pull-through configurations, flat back-in sites, unserviced dry sites (3 with undercover shelters), 6 overflow spots, and 4 special winterized loops for year-round 4-season living.
???? Hookups: Park offers 21 30-amp full hook-up spots and 5 15-amp full hook-up spots.
???? Max Vehicle Length: Large driveways accommodating big rigs up to 75 feet long on 30-amp loops (15-amp full hook-up sites handle up to 60 feet max length).
????️ Connectivity: Pristine, clear open views with zero Starlink obstruction! Complimentary fiber optic high-speed Wi-Fi (10mb/s) included, with premium higher-speed fiber (30mb/s) available for an extra charge.
???? Restrooms: 8 individual, private 3-piece washrooms including immaculate hot showers. Free of charge for all registered guests.
???? Amenities: On-site commercial laundry facilities open 9 AM to 9 PM featuring 4 commercial washers, 4 gas dryers, and a large utility sink. Large outdoor community gazebo with picnic tables, private fire pits on select sites, and firewood tubs available for $10.
????️ Proximity: Located right in Houston, BC. | 40 mi to Smithers | 50 mi to Burns Lake | 93 mi to Fraser lake | 111 mi to Kitwanga | 191 mi to Prince George | 206 mi to Meziadin Lake Provincial Park | 262 mi to Quesnel.
⏰ Times: Office hours are 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM PST daily. Check-In allows a last arrival time up to 9:00 PM. Check-Out is at 12:00 PM noon.

⚠️ INSIDER ROAD TRIP & SAFETY UPDATES:
???? Reservations: Book by calling the office at 1 (250) 845-2314 or toll-free at 1 (800) 343-3777.
???? Fees: Rates in CAD (+ tax) for 2 people: $50/night pull-thru, $47/night 30-amp, $40/night 15-amp, $32/night dry. Extra guests $5/day; kids under 12 free! Monthly rates available.
???? EV Policy Alert: Electric vehicles (EVs) are strictly NOT allowed inside the park due to past issues with guests attempting to charge them at RV pedestals.
❄️ Winter Operation: The park officially closes for the winter, but if you need a daily off-season spot, contact them directly. Note that winter daily spots have NO on-site water connection, and only one common washroom remains open. Three dedicated winter sites are usually available with full water hook-ups (call ahead for info).
???? Year-Round Spots: Staying in the 4-season winterized loops requires a true extreme/polar weather package trailer setup, complete skirting, and a heated, insulated water hose setup.
???? Pets: Highly pet-friendly! Maximum of 3 dogs permitted per site with no extra fees for dogs, cats, rabbits, or chickens. In-park animals must be kept on a leash at all times. Features a large, designated off-leash area for your dogs to run. Please pick up after your pets; excessive barking is not tolerated.

???? MUST-DO EXPERIENCES & WORLD-CLASS ADVENTURE:
Houston is known globally as the "Steelhead Capital of the World!" Don't miss these local landmarks while you are parked at Shady Rest:
???? World-Class Fly Fishing: Walk down to the local river access banks. The Morice and Bulkley rivers meet right nearby, offering world-class fly fishing loops for legendary steelhead runs.
???? The World's Largest Fly Rod: Take a short walk or drive into town to take a photo next to Houston's famous roadside attraction - a massive, 60-foot long aluminum fly fishing rod!
???? Local Wilderness Trail Networks: Explore the local trail loops at the Morice Mountain Nordic ski trail systems or hike the perimeter tracks around the beautiful Houston mountain valleys.

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