BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Nahwitti Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 8
- Hookups
- 8 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 719 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Port Hardy
- Activities
- Angling, Canoeing, Swimming & bathing, Camping
About
Closed: Recreation Sites and Trails BC lists this site as closed (Closed due to recent damage from the atmospheric river. The access road has been compromised and is not in adequate condition for use. Repairs will take place as soon as the weather has stabilized).
A small site situated along the shores of Nahwitti Lake, winding through large balsam and hemlock trees. Located immediately adjacent to the Holberg Road, this site makes a perfect stopover on your way to or from Cape Scott or San Joseph Bay.
Road access. User-maintained site with no regular servicing. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings. First come, first served.
Getting there: Approximately 40 minute drive from Port Hardy, head south on the highway and turn right on to the Holberg Road. Site is located at the southwest end of the lake just a few minutes after you cross the bridge. The access to the site is signed and located on the right side of the road.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 37° | 17° | 56° | 5 of 11 |
| February | 43° | 34° | 24° | 56° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 35° | 24° | 67° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 49° | 38° | 31° | 64° | 5 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 45° | 34° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 57° | 47° | 39° | 75° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 63° | 52° | 45° | 73° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 65° | 54° | 49° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 61° | 50° | 44° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 45° | 36° | 73° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 47° | 39° | 32° | 55° | 1 of 10 |
| December | 43° | 36° | 25° | 55° | 6 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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