Loop Camp
Thompson-Nicola · BC
Source: BC Parks (official park data) · imported Sep 14, 2026
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Type
Campground
Camping status
Unknown
Land manager
BC Parks
Sites
6 sites (stated by the source)
Reservation
Not required
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Province / territory
BC
County
Thompson-Nicola
Elevation
810 ft
Coordinates
50.26976, -121.65552
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Park size
107191 ha
Year established
1995
Official park name
Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park
Current notices from the source
School group information — Visit the Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park: School group information page for more information on how to register in advance of your visit.
Large sections of the Stein Valley trail remain impassable and closed due to the impacts of the 2023 wildfire — In the Lower Valley, beyond Earls Camp, it is impossible to travel further into the park from the west due to many landslides, rockfall events, and hazardous trees. The suspension bridge 12 km from the Lytton trailhead is damaged and closed. The cottonwood cable car has been removed. Due to this, thru-hiking is not possible or advised. There is some access to the park from the Lizzie Lake and Blowdown Pass areas. However, this is only recommended for experienced backcountry users who are aware of all risks and hazards. Hazards in the park may include danger trees (unstable trees that can fall over without warning) and increased tree obstructions on trails, irregular trail surface
Activities the source lists
- Kayaking
- Wildlife viewing
- Hiking
- Pets on leash
- Fishing
- Winter recreation
- Canoeing
- Hunting
Facilities as published
- In the parking area at the trailhead, there are three picnic tables and one pit toilet that is user maintained. There is also a large information shelter depicting the history, landforms and flora and fauna of the park.
- Each campground from the trailhead to Stein Camp has a user maintained pit or backcountry toilet. There is one pit toilet at the trailhead in the parking area. Visitors should bring their own toilet paper. When in the backcountry, please exercise proper backcountry sanitation procedures when no facilities are available. Deposit human waste in cat holes. Cat holes are 15 to 20 cm deep and should be located at least 100 feet from any water source. Thoroughly cover and disguise cat holes when finished. Bury toilet paper as well. Do not burn it.
Camping information as published
- In the lower and mid valleys, there are 11 developed campgrounds. In the lower valley, visitors must camp only at these sites. In the lower valley, from the trailhead near Lytton to Cottonwood Creek, each campground has a pit toilet and a metal food cache. In the mid valley from Scudamore Creek to Stein Camp, each campground has a rustic backcountry toilet and a metal food cache. Visitors must use the food caches provided. The incidence of bear and human conflict has greatly decreased with the use of the food caches. For visitor safety and to lessen the impact on the environment, a metal food cache and backcountry toilet have been installed at Brimful Lake. If you must camp where there is no food cache, use a rope cache, ensuring the food is 4 m off the ground and 1 m from the trunk. In other areas of the park where there are no developed campgrounds. Please camp where your presence will have the least amount of impact on the environment or camp where it is obvious others have camped. Visitors should ensure they are totally self-sufficient . The nearest amenities including pay phone is in Lytton. Due to the low snow levels in the Lytton area, there is opportunity for visitors to camp in the lower valley during the winter.
- Large groups (over four) need to contact the Thompson Southern Rivers staff of the BC Parks office in Kamloops during the planning phase for the Stein. Please do not go until you coordinate with the BC Parks staff. This park has a limited carrying capacity (i.e. limited resources in small areas) and we need to minimize negative impacts to the environment and other backcountry campers. These campgrounds are set up to accommodate larger groups: Devil’s Staircase Teepee Suspension Bridge Cottonwood Creek Please use the ‘Contact Us’ link on the webpage or call 250-371-6200 to discuss the Stein with the Thompson Southern Rivers staff with BC Parks. School Group Information The following table provides recommendations regarding group sizes: East-West traverse (main trailhead to Tundra Lake) # Campground # of tent pads Max # of people (for entire campground) Approx GPS location Other info 1 Loop See ‘other information’ 16 50° 16’ 11.82"; -121° 39’ 21.78" Improved in summer 2017. Can accommodate at least 6 (single) tents. 2 Devil’s Staircase See ‘other information’ 16 50° 15’ 54.48"; -121° 40’ 58.20" Improved in summer 2017. Can accommodate at least 6 (single) tents. 3 Teepee See ‘other information’ 16 50° 16’ 16.02"; -121° 43’ 46.14" Improved in summer 2017. Can accommodate at least 6 (single) tents. 4 Earl’s See ‘other information’ 16 50° 16’ 53.04"; -121° 45’ 11.82" Improved in summer 2017. Can accommodate at least 6 (single) tents. 5 Suspension Bridge See ‘other information’ 20 (approx) 50° 17’ 25.92"; -121° 46’ 54.24" Improved in 2016-2017. Largest campground in the park. Please stay in open areas of campground. 6 Lean-to 3 8 50° 18’ 20.88"; -121° 49’ 30.00" Improved in 2016. 7 Ponderosa 3 8 50° 18’ 39.18"; -121° 52’ 12.12" Improved in 2016. 8 Cottonwood 3 12 50° 18’ 21.60"; --121° 57’ 32.40" Improved in 2016. 9 Logjam 3 8 50° 15’ 54.00"; -122° 0’ 34.26" Improved in 2016. 10 Avalanche 3 8 50° 12’34.18"; -122° 4’38.94 Improved in 2016. 11 Stein Lake 3 8 50° 10’ 1.92"; -
- Due to the low snow levels in the Lytton area, there is opportunity for visitors to camp in the lower valley during the winter.
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Experience
Published recreation and setting.
5.9/ 10
Documented depth: 9.5 of 16 evidence weight, from 5 published facts. A low number means little is published, not that the place is poor.
Why
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Kayaking / canoeing
- Wildlife watching
- Hunting
Practicality
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2.8/ 10
56% of the 6 published facts are positive, scaled by how much is documented (50% of the 16-weight target). Thin data coverage · 21 still unpublished. A thin record reads low because little is published, not because the place is poor.
Why
- Restroom
- No reservation required
- Pets allowed
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- RV friendly
- Fire ring
- Shower
Fully supported: both dimensions earned a score from 11 published facts.
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- Campground.
- Located in Thompson-Nicola, BC at 810 ft.
- Source lists 6 recreation activities here.
- No source publishes pricing for this location, so cost is unknown.
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Source
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Last source update
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