BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Tamihi Rapids
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 11
- Hookups
- 11 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $17 CAD per night
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 440 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Nearest town
- Chilliwack
- Activities
- Angling, Kayaking, Camping
About
Closed: Recreation Sites and Trails BC lists this site as closed (Closed due to flooding).
A beautiful and easily accessible small group campground along the Chilliwack River and Chilliwack Lake Road. This site is a favourite for those involved in water sport activities and community events. This site has 8 walk-in tenting sites and 3 vehicle sites.
Payment for camping permits are Cash Only. This site is first come first serve.
NOTE - This site is open year round.
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, shelter, litter barrels. First come, first served.
Getting there: Follow the Trans-Canada Hwy (Hwy 1) East from Vancouver and take Exit 119 onto Vedder Road. Turn left at Chilliwack Lake Road and drive 12 km. The site is located directly to the left once you cross the Tamihi Bridge.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 34° | 5° | 51° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 41° | 32° | 6° | 57° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 46° | 35° | 19° | 69° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 39° | 28° | 73° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 48° | 38° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 51° | 44° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 75° | 58° | 49° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 60° | 53° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 55° | 46° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 55° | 45° | 36° | 81° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 47° | 38° | 26° | 61° | 4 of 10 |
| December | 41° | 32° | 8° | 53° | 8 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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