Cottonwood Park
About
Cottonwood Park, located on Stuart Lake across from the Apartment Buildings, is home to two notable attractions. One is a German Junkers W34 Float Plane, which was used by bush pilots in the Fort St. James area from the 1930s to the 1970s. The other is the Tom Creek Steam Shovel, preserved as a tribute to pioneer families in the region. Beside the park, there is an RV dump site where you can tend to your RV while kids can play and dogs can be walked. The site also provides rinse water, although it is not suitable for drinking. If you need directions to the RV dump site, you can visit the Tourist Info Centre at the town entrance. Alternatively, you can simply stay on Highway 27 as it passes through town.
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Reviews
Based on 180 reviews
Lovely view of Stuart Lake and the 100+ year old Catholic church.
Refreshing swim in the lake. Nice view to relax. Clean water and fresh air. Not much more you can ask for.
Beautiful surroundings, nice beach, Stuart Lake is a big beautiful lake.
I love stopping here, its part of my trip through Fort St. James. Located on the shores of Beautiful Stewart Lake, BC. Great place to swim and picnic. There is Camping and Food vendors in the Summer and a stage for Live entertainment on occassion. Sunsets are incredible. The Lake can get pretty mean, with care...it holds breath taking History, numerous Islands, Ancient Indiginous Rock Art along the shores. and a nostagalic view of one of British Columbias oldest Church.
Fort St James cotton wood park.. is a great place to see on sunny days.. these days in photo is a bit gloomy but nice.