BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Long Island Bay
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 52 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- West Harrison
- Activities
- Boating, Camping
About
NOTE: The revitalization plan for Long Island Bay is underway. New docks have recently been installed; the upland portion is being developed in 2016. Please revisit this page for updated information in regards, or contact the District Recreation Officer.
This small, protected, boat access only recreation site is located on the west side of Long Island on the Harrison Lake. Three new docks configured in a "U" shape will accommodate any size of vessel. This site contains a communal fire pit, a small picnic shelter and outhouses. Enjoy the many hiking trails which lead you to a lookout towering over Long Island Bay, fresh water lakes and various other parts of the island. Be sure to watch out for the tree where the little hobo of the island resides.
This site is maintained by the Harrison Yacht Club volunteers, please respect the site; pack-out what you pack-in, and keep the noise level to a minimal so not to disturb your fellow boaters and local recreational residences enjoyment.
Quiet time is between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am. There is no on-site supervision.
Boat-in access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, dock, fire rings, shelter. First come, first served.
Getting there: This site is located approximately 16 km from the Village of Harrison Hot Springs and is accessible by boat only. The site is located on the west side of Long Island. Wind conditions on Harrison Lake can vary greatly; all boaters are expected to be properly prepared for extreme weather changes.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 36° | 4° | 50° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 42° | 35° | 5° | 55° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 47° | 36° | 18° | 68° | 2 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 41° | 34° | 73° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 51° | 41° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 53° | 46° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 76° | 61° | 53° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 63° | 57° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 58° | 48° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 48° | 40° | 78° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 41° | 30° | 61° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 42° | 36° | 10° | 54° | 5 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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