In partnership with the Heritage Branch of British Columbia’s Ministryof Forest, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations, the management of Cottonwood House Historic Site (near Quesnel, BC) had a successful transition from School District 28 to the Barkerville heritage Trust in 2015
In August of 2015, the 160+ campsites contained in three consolidated Barkerville Campgrounds were integrated into the management structure of Barkerville Historic Town & Park, as a result of the voluntary retirement of the campgrounds’ previous license holder, Rose Higgins
the Barkerville Heritage Trust thanks Rose and her staff for more than a decade of exemplary service, and looks forward to a number of planned improvements to the Barkerville Campgrounds, including the ongoing construction of several models of cabin
Three 12’ x 20’ cabins opened at the Lowhee campground this past summer, each containing a queen-sized bed, a bunk-bed style futon, a table, and chairs
the cabins have power and electric baseboard heaters, but no bedding is provided
the cabins have been placed in existing campsites equipped with fire pits and wheelchair accessible campsite tables
at $55.00 per night the Lowhee pilot cabins were a success, with individuals and families booking them steadily throughout the season
Three 10’ x 12’ cabins also opened at the Government Hill campground, each containing a queen-sized bed, and a traditional bunk-bed
once power lines can be established at Government Hill, the pre-wired cabins are set up for electricity and baseboard heat, although guests must still bring their own bedding
the cabins have been placed in existing campsites equipped with fire pits and wheelchair accessible campsite tables
at $35.00 per night the Government Hill pilot cabins were a success, with individuals and families booking them steadily throughout the seasonQuote
“On behalf of the Barkerville Heritage Trust and the staff of Barkerville Historic Town & Park, I would like to thank our visitors, staff and partners for their continued support of both Cottonwood House Historic Site and the Barkerville Campgrounds during this season of transition. We look forward to working with you ” and for you ” in the years to come.” ” Ed Coleman, CEO of Barkerville Historic Town & ParkPhoto[From left] The Honourable Coralee Oakes, (then) Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, cutting a ribbon for the Grand Opening of the Lowhee campground pilot cabins in August of 2014
