TOKELOSHE: Rosebery Park 2025.

We spent two nights camping at Rosebery Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada, which is close to New Denver, We had previously set up camp there in 2016 and 2023.

Rosebery Provincial Park is located just north of New Denver, on Highway 6. To the west, across Slocan Lake, is the magnificent Valhalla Provincial Park. Tucked along the banks of Wilson Creek, this park has an intimate, forested creek setting that offers secluded camping for overnight travellers or visitors seeking more adventure.” – B.C. Parks.

We thought the campground was great and kept up nicely. A friendly staff member informed us about a bear that was spotted near the playground and gave us safety advice.

We had a large, easily accessible parking lot with lovely vegetation in the back and a tent pad. We were at site number 24. A few pull-through locations were available for larger rigs.

Erik loved exploring at the back of our campsite.

View of the campground, with the playground at the back, taken from inside our camper’s window.

View of the campground, taken from inside our camper’s window.

What a wonderful way to begin the day.

We use a homemade windshield and heat reflector for the fire pit, made using diamond tread aluminium sheets and piano hinges. Idea from THE ORIGINAL FIRE REFLECTOR from Big Tent Outdoors. Click here for more information Hubby attached legs to an aluminium heavy-duty Bun Pan to put over the fire, which reflects the heat from above, acts as a heat shield and keeps the rain out of the fire. We also used a portable fire pit made from mild steel, which stands on a tripod, which stands in a Bun Pan.

Camping in bear country

We are quite bear-aware because we boondock a lot. We keep tools, paper plates, paper napkins, etc., in our camper kitchen box, and we typically have bear spray handy. The camper is where Erik and our food are stored. For a simple escape, we always park the truck backwards. The car's alarm system can also be used as a warning.