Where is Big Cat Ranch in relation to Tulameen and Otter Lake?
Big Cat Ranch is in Tulameen, British Columbia, with access via Cook Creek Forest Service Road. Otter Lake is roughly 15 minutes away, so guests can split the trip between camp time and lake time.
How do I book the campsites?
Use the Campertunity listing for current campsite availability, the $35 nightly campsite rate, and standard camping bookings. If you have fit or access questions first, send an inquiry through the contact page.
How do I book the cabin?
The cabin is now listed on Campertunity at campertunity.com/bookings/campgrounds/689. Use that page for availability and current cabin details, then contact Big Cat Ranch if you need to confirm fit before booking.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Campertunity shows current check-in and check-out details. Check it before arrival in case timing or booking details have changed.
What does camping cost?
Campsites are $35 per night and the cabin is $80 per night. Use Campertunity for current availability and booking details.
Is it fully serviced camping?
No. Big Cat Ranch is an off-grid stay, so it works best for guests who are comfortable with a simpler setup and who bring what they need for a self-sufficient weekend.
What amenities are confirmed?
Current amenities include picnic tables, a fire pit at each campsite, outhouse access, and a pet-friendly campsite setup. If one detail matters for your trip, confirm it before booking.
What should we bring?
Bring drinking water, food, layers, lighting, camp gear, toilet paper, garbage bags, pet supplies if needed, and anything you need to be comfortable off-grid. Pack out what you pack in.
What is the road access like?
Access is via Cook Creek Forest Service Road. Conditions can change with weather and season, so share your vehicle type if you want to confirm whether the route is a good fit.
Are pets allowed?
The campsite listing is marked pet friendly. Please keep pets respectful of the property, wildlife, and other guests, and confirm any cabin-specific pet questions before arriving.
Are campfires allowed?
Each campsite has a fire pit, and campfires are part of the camping setup when conditions and local fire rules allow. Always follow current fire bans and use the provided fire setup responsibly.
What can we do nearby?
Otter Lake, fishing, swimming, boating, ice fishing, skating when conditions allow, hiking, quads, dirt bikes, ATV routes, hunting, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, gold panning, and rockhounding are all part of why guests use Big Cat Ranch as an adventure basecamp.
How many campsites are available?
Big Cat Ranch currently has three campsite options. Check Campertunity for live availability and current listing details before planning around a specific site.
Do we need to pack out garbage?
Yes. Please pack out what you pack in, including garbage, food scraps, cans, bottles, toilet paper packaging, and pet waste. The cleaner each group leaves the site, the better the stay is for everyone.
