# Stewart–Cassiar Highway (BC 37)

> The Stewart–Cassiar Highway leaves the Yellowhead at Kitwanga and crosses remote mountain and lake country toward the Alaska Highway. Services are far apart.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/stewart-cassiar-highway-37/

The Stewart–Cassiar Highway leaves the Yellowhead at Kitwanga and crosses remote mountain and lake country toward the Alaska Highway. Services are far apart.

- **Region:** British Columbia
- **Length:** 450 mi (Kitwanga to Yukon border)
- **Start / end:** Kitwanga – Yukon border
- **Best season:** Summer; snow possible in late spring and early fall

## What should you know before visiting Stewart–Cassiar Highway (BC 37)?

- The longest stretch without fuel runs from Dease Lake to Watson Lake in Yukon, 270 km (about 168 mi), according to the province. Stations are few, and most sell only fuel and oil.
- Overnight camping is not permitted at provincial rest areas, pullouts or gravel pits, and rest areas have no potable water. Use private campgrounds or provincial parks.
- Keep headlights on at all times, and expect some narrow bridges and truck traffic around the clock. Bears, caribou and moose use the road, so drive with care.

## The drive

Highway 37 begins in Kitimat, runs roughly 36 to 37 mi to Terrace and shares the Yellowhead route to Kitwanga. From there it heads north past Cranberry Junction and Meziadin Junction, where Highway 37A branches off to Stewart and Hyder, then through the Skeena Mountains via Iskut and Dease Lake to the Alaska Highway near Upper Liard. It is mostly paved or sealcoated, with about 1 km (0.6 mi) of gravel.

## Planning

Food and lodging are limited and some businesses are seasonal, so check opening hours. Minor mechanical help is available in Stewart, Dease Lake and Watson Lake; major repairs are in Whitehorse, Terrace or Smithers. Check DriveBC for current conditions. Bears, moose and caribou live along the road.

## Camping

Overnight stays are at private campgrounds or provincial parks, for example at Meziadin Lake. The province rules out rest areas, pullouts and gravel pits. Many operators are seasonal, so confirm a site with the operator beforehand. No verified information was found on wild camping on Crown land away from the road or on length limits for motorhomes.

## FAQs

**How long is the Stewart–Cassiar Highway?**
From the junction at Kitwanga to the Yukon border it is 725 km (450 mi), according to the province. Counted from Kitimat, Highway 37 is about 875 km (544 mi) long.

**Where can I fuel up along the way?**
Stations are few and often sell only fuel and oil. The province names Dease Lake to Watson Lake, 270 km (about 168 mi), as the longest stretch without pumps. Fill up before leaving and check which businesses are open.

**Can I sleep at a rest area?**
No. The province does not permit overnight camping at rest areas, pullouts or gravel pits, and there is no potable water at rest areas. Use private campgrounds or provincial parks instead.

**How do I get to Stewart and Hyder?**
At Meziadin Junction, Highway 37A branches west toward Stewart in British Columbia and Hyder in Alaska. Minor mechanical help is available in Stewart, according to the province.