Archive: Northwest Canada & Alaska

Billie’s Backpackers Hostel 2895 Mack Blvd. Fairbanks AK 99709
Phone: (907) 479-2034 Fax: (907) 458-2034
Website: http://www.AlaskaHostel.com Email: Info@AlaskaHostel.com
Progressive hostel with 3 apartments, RV sites: 25 tent camping sites, laundry, Wi-Fi, common rooms, hammocks, bikes. Free coffee, Bar-B-Q, shared kitchen access.
Directions: From Route 3, exit University Ave. North, approx. 2 miles to Right College Rd, .85 miles to right on Westwood Way, 1 block to Mack Blvd.

Denali Grizzly Bear Resort PO Box 7 Denali National Park AK 99755
Phone: Phone: 1-866-583-2696; Oct 1 – May 15 (907) 374-8796 May 16 – Sept 31 (907) 683-2696
Website: http://www.denaligrizzlybear.com/ Email: info@denaligrizzlybear.com
Progressive resort featuring: RV sites with electric & water, dump station, cable, centralized bathrooms with flush toilets, coin operated showers, Laundromat, Wi-Fi, clean outhouses for a more rustic feeling, central cooking shelters with campfire circles, walk-in tent sites (parking nearby), tent cabins with no electricity and some cabins with all the conveniences of home, no sewer & no pull-throughs. The Cedar Hotel has 72 rooms all overlooking the Nenana River with Continental Breakfast, rooms all have in-room coffee, cable TV, hair dryers, 2 double beds, bathrooms, alarm clocks and more. ADA approved handicap rooms available. Convenience store, gift store, propane, river rafting, horseback riding, airplane/helicopter flight tours.
Directions: located at mile post 231.1 Parks Hwy (Route #3), 5 hours north of Anchorage and 2.5 hours south of Fairbanks

In The Woods P.O. Box 84022 3560 College Rd Fairbanks, AK 99709
Phone: (907) 476-7701
Progressive book store and coffee house with 10 primitive RV sites. Campground amenities: this historic log cabin hosts local musicians and artists as well as a variety of gourmet coffees.
Directions: From Route 3, exit at University Ave. North, approx. 2 miles to right on College Rd, 2.5 blocks.

KAMP RnO’s Nanaimo Vancouver Island BC
Website: http://www.kamprnos.com Email: kamprnos@telus.net
Men’s gay private retreat on 5 acres along the Nanaimo River 30 sites for RV’s and tents, some with electric and water, four camping cabins, washrooms with flush toilets, hot outdoor showers, outdoor camp kitchen, central fire pit, clubhouse with pool table and karaoke, beach, sun bathing, swimming, scheduled events, river float trips, close to stores, farmers markets. Open year around.
Directions: Provided by email when making reservations

Kiskatinaw Park Campground 8923 76th Street Fort St. John BC
Phone: (250) 843-0074
Website: http://www.pris.bc.ca/kiskatinaw Email: paddison@pris.ca
Progressive family operated with 28 separated vehicle/tent campsites among mature trees, basic facilities include – picnic tables, pit toilets, fire pits, water, and firewood for sale. There is also a group camping site and free picnic/day-use area. The park is located beside the historic Kiskatinaw River Bridge, with access to the river. Weather permitting the park is open from May to October.
Directions: North of Dawson Creek, B.C. on the Old Alaska Highway. Head North from Dawson Creek to Fort St. John, turn onto the Old Alaska Highway about 5 minutes after reaching Farmington or, if coming from the North, leave Fort St. John heading South to Dawson Creek, turn onto the Old Alaska Highway about 10 minutes after climbing the South Taylor Hill, 1km past the Honey Farm on the left hand side. Follow the signs.

Shadow Falls Campground Harrison Hot Springs BC
Website: http://www.shadowfalls.com Email: camping@shadowfalls.com
GLBT private clothing optional primarily male (women welcome) on 40 acres, 15 tent & 15 RV level sites of various sizes, will accommodate big rigs, water and 30Amp electrical service, dump facilities, washrooms with coin showers, picnic tables, fire rings, overlooking mountain vistas, old growth forest, and Shadow Falls and Connor Creek. Clubhouse with Wi-Fi, Office/Store, ice/wood sales, supplies/snacks. Near by fuel, snacks & ice at Chehalis Band Store - 2km South of Campground, Medical Services: Clinic – Agassiz, Hospital – Mission
Directions: From #1 take exit 135 toward Agassiz #9, go 0.3 km, at the traffic circle take the 2nd exit to stay on #9, go 4.9 km, turn left to stay on #9, go 1.7 km, turn left at Chearn Ave., go 0.3 km, turn right at Evergreen Dr., go 0.2 km, slight left at Lougheed Hwy., go 1.5 km, turn left to stay on Lougheed Hwy., go 15.0 km, turn right at Chehalis FSR, go 0.3 km, slight right at Morris Valley Rd, go 10.0 km to Shadow Falls Campground

Symon’s Valley Ranch Campground 260011 Symons Valley Road NW Calgary Alberta Canada T3R 1E7
Phone: (403) 274-4574 Fax: (403) 295-3378
Website: www.symonsvalleyranch.com Email: info@symonsvalleyranch.com
Progressive year round RV Park with 140 full service sites, tents are welcome heated restrooms, hot showers, laundry facilities, propane, convenience store, restaurant and lounge. Open fires are not permitted, 15 Minutes from downtown Calgary. The Alberta Rockies Gay Rodeo Association holds their annual Canadian Rockies International Rodeo at the Symon’s Valley Ranch each summer. During the rodeo awards are presented at the campground for the most uniquely decorated campsite.
Directions: From Hwy 1/16th Ave, take Hwy 2N/Deerfoot Tr., go 5.1 km, take exit 265 for Beddington Tr. W, go 0.4 km, keep left at the fork to stay on Beddington Tr., go 4.3 km, slight right at Beddington Tr., go 1.6 km, continue on 112 Ave. NW, go 1.0 km, continue on Simons Valley Rd. NW go 3.3 km, continue on Simons Valley Rd., go 0.2 km to Symon’s Valley Ranch Campground