BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Tenquille Lake - Hawint
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 9
- Hookups
- 9 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $25 CAD per night
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,463 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Pemberton
- Activities
- Hiking, Viewing, Camping
About
OVERNIGHT CAMPING AND USE OF THE CABIN IS NOW FEE FOR SERVICE AND RESERVATION ONLY.
Cabin:$25/person, Tenting $25/Site. Tent sites are limited to a maximum of 4 persons and 2 tents.
Bookings & Hiking Information: Pemberton Wildlife Association
The Hawint/Tenquille Lake Recreation Site is collaboratively managed by RSTBC, the Lil̓wat Nation, and the N'Quatqua nation. The site is in the unceded territory of the Lil̓wat Nation, and the surrounding area is within the unceded territory of N'Quatqua.
This site has significant cultural, spiritual and archaeological value for these peoples.
Tenquille Lake is grizzly bear country. Be bear aware and store your food only in the bins provided. Never feed bears.
Pursuant to S.20 of the Forest Rec. Reg. :
1. Unauthorized Helicopter access is prohibited
2. Unauthorized horse use within the recreation site is prohibited.
3. Recreational motorized use is prohibited year-round within the recreation site and on Tenquille Lake trails.
4. Dogs are not permitted within the recreation site or on the trails leading to the lake.
5. Mountain biking is not permitted within the recreation site or on the trails leading to the lake, or on the Mt. Barbour trail.
6. Camping is only allowed in designated sites
7. Campfires are not permitted in the recreation site.
The Province is working in partnership with Lil̓wat Nation and N'Quatqua implementing the Visitor Use Management Strategy for this area.
Trail access only. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: toilets, fire rings, parking, shelter.
Getting there: This sub-alpine lake can be accessed from either the Hurley FSR via the Br. 12 road or the Lillooet River FSR via the Tenquille Lake Historic trail. 2WD Access: Historic Tenquille Lake Trail Travel North on Pemberton Meadows Rd, take a right turn on the Hurley FSR @ 23Km and continue for approximately 2 km to the bridge crossing Lillooet River. Cross the bridge and park immediately on the other side. Trailhead is approximately 50 meters up spur road to the right. 4x4 Vehicle Access: Branch 12 (FROM HURLEY FSR) To Tenquille Lake Trail Drive past Lillooet River access on Hurley FSR - zero your odometer at bridge, at approximately 7KM take RH (up) turnoff to towns of Bralorne/Goldbridge. Approximately 20 Km past Lillooet River bridge, look for the Hurley River/Tenquille Branch sign ('Branch 12') - turn right here. Distance to the trailhead is approx. 5 KM. PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS OF ACTIVE LOGGING TRUCKS WHEN ACESSING FSR
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 16° | -24° | 33° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 23° | 11° | -17° | 37° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 29° | 18° | -6° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 33° | 22° | 11° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 45° | 29° | 21° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 50° | 36° | 27° | 72° | 7 of 11 |
| July | 61° | 44° | 35° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 65° | 46° | 34° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 55° | 39° | 25° | 72° | 4 of 11 |
| October | 34° | 26° | 16° | 61° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 28° | 18° | -6° | 36° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 21° | 13° | -20° | 30° | 10 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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