Development Land & RV Park for Sale in Wells, BC | 3895 Ski Hill Road

A Strategic Property in the Path of Growth

Some properties are valuable because of what already exists. Others stand out because their location, zoning, and surrounding economic activity may make more possible.

This three-title property assembly at and around 3895 Ski Hill Road in Wells, British Columbia, includes the operating Nugget Hill RV Park, commercially and residentially zoned land, and a highly visible corner parcel at Ski Hill Road and Highway 26—the Barkerville Highway.

The offering comprises a 0.19-acre corner parcel together with two additional titles described by the seller as totalling approximately 4.85 acres. The larger RV park property is zoned R3, while the smaller parcel fronting Highway 26 is zoned CW.

Municipal services are reported to be available at the property line. Buyers should independently confirm acreage, boundaries, servicing capacity, zoning, permitted uses and development requirements with the District of Wells.

Property Highlights

• Three-title property assembly in Wells, BC
• Approximately 5.04 acres in total, subject to title confirmation
• Prominent corner exposure at Ski Hill Road and Highway 26
• Existing seasonal RV and tent-camping operation
• Larger RV park property zoned R3
• Smaller Highway 26 parcel zoned CW
• Municipal services reported at the property line
• Manager-operated business
• Seller-reported annual net income of approximately $30,000–$50,000
• Established campground infrastructure and amenities
• Potential redevelopment or expansion opportunity, subject to approvals
• Near Barkerville Historic Town, Bowron Lake Provincial Park and the Cariboo Mountains
• Located within the Wells–Barkerville mining and tourism region

Nugget Hill RV Park

Part of the property is currently operated as Nugget Hill RV Park, a seasonal RV and tent campground serving visitors to Wells, Barkerville and the surrounding Cariboo Goldfields.

Seller-provided information describes the park as having 27 campsites, including:

• 15 sites with 30-amp electrical service
• 8 sites with 15-amp electrical service
• 4 unserviced sites
• Tent-camping opportunities
• Playground
• Picnic tables
• Covered outdoor picnic area
• Propane barbecues
• Fire pits
• Large, newer washroom and toilet building
• Additional storage space

The RV park is manager-operated. According to the seller, it produces approximately $30,000 to $50,000 in annual net income, allowing the property to generate revenue while a purchaser evaluates its longer-term use.

Development Potential in Wells, British Columbia

The principal value of this offering may be its combination of location, zoning, existing use and municipal servicing.

The seller believes that a concept involving up to approximately 30 townhouses or 60 mobile park-model units could suit the property. This is a seller estimate only—not an approved development plan or representation of permitted density.

Any redevelopment, subdivision, additional accommodation or change of use would be subject to confirmation of zoning, density, servicing capacity, road access, parking, building and fire requirements, environmental considerations, development permits and all applicable municipal and provincial approvals.

For a developer or investor prepared to undertake the necessary planning, the property may warrant investigation for:

• Workforce or management accommodation
• Townhouse development
• Park-model or manufactured-home accommodation
• Expansion or repositioning of the campground
• Tourism-oriented commercial use
• A combination of operating income and longer-term land development

The Cariboo Gold Project and the Wells Economy

Wells is entering an important period of economic activity.

On September 14, 2026, Osisko Gold announced a formal decision to proceed with construction of its fully permitted Cariboo Gold Project in the historic Wells–Barkerville mining camp. The company reported that construction is expected to support approximately 613 direct jobs at its peak, followed by approximately 525 permanent operating positions. First gold is presently targeted for the first quarter of 2029, with commercial production anticipated during the second half of 2029. Osisko Gold’s current project update

This level of regional investment and employment provides meaningful context for accommodation, service and commercial properties in Wells. However, future housing demand, occupancy, development timelines and economic benefits are not guaranteed and should be independently evaluated by purchasers.

The District of Wells also reports that it entered into a three-year, $3-million Support and Benefits Agreement with Barkerville Gold Mines/Osisko Gold in July 2026. District of Wells

About Wells and Barkerville, British Columbia

Wells is a historic arts, tourism and mining community in the North Cariboo region of British Columbia. Highway 26—the Barkerville Highway—connects Wells with Quesnel and the Highway 97 corridor.

The District of Wells describes the community as the gateway to:

• Barkerville Historic Town and Park
• Bowron Lake Provincial Park
• The Cariboo Mountains
• The Gold Rush Trail

Barkerville Historic Town and Park preserves one of British Columbia’s most significant gold-rush communities and remains an important regional tourism destination. Its historic buildings, interpretation, seasonal programming and surrounding trails attract visitors interested in British Columbia history and the Cariboo Gold Rush.

The broader region supports hiking, trail exploration, camping, paddling, canoeing, fishing and winter recreation. Bowron Lake Provincial Park is internationally recognized for its wilderness lake-and-river canoe circuit. At the same time, Wells provides a convenient base for exploring the surrounding mountains, lakes, historic sites and backcountry.

This combination of tourism, recreation, mining activity and year-round community life distinguishes Wells from a conventional rural development location.

Why This Property Is Different

This is not simply vacant land, and it is more than an RV park.

The offering combines three titles, an established seasonal business, highway exposure, two zoning designations, reported access to municipal services and a location within a community experiencing substantial new investment.

It may appeal to:

• Commercial and residential developers
• Campground and tourism operators
• Investors seeking existing income with longer-term potential
• Companies investigating workforce or management accommodation
• Buyers seeking development land near the Cariboo Gold Project
• Entrepreneurs interested in the Wells–Barkerville tourism economy

A purchaser could continue operating the campground, explore redevelopment, or pursue a phased strategy that preserves current revenue while pursuing future plans and approvals.

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Interested in this development-land opportunity for sale in Wells, British Columbia?

Contact:

Freddy Marks | REALTOR®

3A® Marketing with RE/MAX Nyda

604-997-5398

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