Downed tree at a Chilliwack River Valley rec site. (Image Credit: Fireside Camping.)
Campsite repair work

B.C. govt. initiates work on Chilliwack-area campgrounds affected by storm damage

Jun 10, 2026 | 4:20 PM

CHILLIWACK RIVER VALLEY – Preliminary work is underway to try to remediate storm damage at two campsites in the Chilliwack River Valley managed by Fireside Camping, a third party contractor.

On its social media page, Fireside Camping says work has begun at Chipmunk Peninsula and Rapids Recreation Site.

Roughly two weeks ago, Fireside Camping said the Recreation Sites and Trails BC had closed the two sites due to storm damage.

But that could change now that the province has put forth some time and energy toward getting the two sites remediated.

“It’s starting… A big shout out to BC Wildfire Service and Recreation Sites and Trails BC for getting the ball rolling without a budget in place,” Fireside Camping said. “There is no opening date set, but baby steps are better than no steps! Pic(ture) is a glimpse of what they’re dealing with.”

Fireside Camping published a picture of a downed tree atop a damaged picnic bench.

Chipmunk Peninsula is a medium-sized 23 site campground located among beautiful mature timber along the Chilliwack River. The site is suitable for most vehicles, but access is by a forest service gravel road.

Similarly, Rapids Recreation Site contains 25 forested sites adjoining the nearby Chilliwack River and affords convenient access to local off-road trails.

On its website, Fireside Camping says Rapids Campground is a popular venue for families who enjoy off-road adventures during the day and campfires at night. The site is monitored and managed by a roaming host who lives on-site at Chipmunk Peninsula, 2km down the road.

Fireside Camping has directed the public to contact recinfo@gov.bc.ca for all inquiries related to these two rec sites.

Altogether, Fireside Camping currently manages Tamihi West and the related staging area, Chipmunk Peninsula, Rapids/Staging and Camp Foley recreation sites in the Chilliwack River Valley.