E.C. Manning Park - Headwaters Corral Located in the Fraser Valley

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E.C. Manning Park - Headwaters Corral

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E.C. Manning Park is located in the heart of the Cascade Mountains and is within a three hour drive from either the Lower Mainland of Vancouver or the Okanagan. In July 2011 the Headwaters Corral Equestrian campsite opened behind Manning Park Resort. This project was spearheaded by Back Country Horsemen - Yarrow Chapter. The campsite has seen improvements over the years with new perimeter fencing and corrals. Camping is First Come First Serve. Camping fee is $25/night. in 2026 there may be an additional fee for equines. Horseback riding is restricted to the following trails: Monument 78/83, Poland Lake, Windy Joe, East & West Similkameen, Little Muddy, North Gibson, Dewdney, Hope Pass. Yarrow and Aldergrove Chapters maintain the campsite and trails through a Partnership Agreement with BC Parks.
Hope, Princeton
Windy Joe Trail, Hope Pass Trail, Gibson North Trail, Dewdney Trail, Monument 83 Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Similkameen East & West Trails, Poland Lake Trail, Skagit Bluff Trail
Various
1 - 6+ hours
49.063548
-120.785075
Streams
Yes
Headwaters Corral behind Manning Park Resort. This camp has a fully fenced perimeter. There are six camping spots with double corrals in each. There are an additional 4 spots to park. There is non-potable water on site, bring buckets or an extra long hose. There is a manure bin with 2 wheel barrows and forks. No high lining poles. Manning Park Resort has a hot tub which campers may use for $10 per person. In addition, horse camping is available at Dewdney and Hope Pass trailhead at the Cascade Parking lot where there are high-lining poles. Water is available from the nearby creek as you head up the Dewdney Trail
Snow on most trails until June or July. For more information and important visitors notices visit the BC Parks website.
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Bisected by Hwy 3, the park stretches for 58 km from portal to portal. The western portal, marked by the carving of a marmot, is 26 km east of Hope and the eastern portal, marked by a carving of a bear, is 52 km west of Princeton. The core area of the park is located 68 km east of Hope and 68 km west of Princeton.

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Linda

Updated January 2025 posted on: 01 / 04 / 2025

Information updated January 2025 from BC Parks website and additional internet resources. If you have ridden any of the trails in this area, have additional info or there requires an edit or you have photos please submit to help keep this record accurate. Thank you in advance. Maps are posted in the uploads/download tab.

Claudia

Headwaters campground posted on: 09 / 22 / 2024

Thanks to BCHBC Provincial Grant and the Yarrow chapter, the perimeter fence has been replaced. This has added extra security to help keep the horses safe.

Claudia

New corrals posted on: 07 / 26 / 2023

Headwaters campground now has six new corals. Enjoy the space and safety of metal pens! Thanks to BCHBC and HCBC.

Karin Smith

Horse camp posted on: 05 / 31 / 2023

The horse camp is open but not available June 23-25/23 due to upgrades. Installing new double corrals. Also horse camp will not be available August 11-13 due to the FatDog 120 race

Karin Smith

Horse camp posted on: 07 / 22 / 2022

The horse camp is open for the season but it is not available Aug 5-7/22 due to the Fatdog 120 race.

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