BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Suskwa River
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 4
- Hookups
- 4 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,299 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Hazelton
- Activities
- Angling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Climbing, Camping
About
Closed: Recreation Sites and Trails BC lists this site as closed (There is a First Nations gate/blockade at 15 km on the Suskwa FSR, just beyond the bridge. Public access restricted).
This picturesque site is located on the north shore of the Suskwa River. A small 4-unit campground with extra space for parking and overflow camping. Popular non-motorized angling and fishing access along with a rock climbing wall nearby.
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings. First come, first served.
Getting there: From Smithers, follow hwy 16 west for approx. 58 km to the turn off for the Suskwa FSR. Follow the FSR for approx. 15 km where you will cross the Suskwa River, and turn left on the ILTZUL-WEST FSR. At approx. 2 km you will find the recreation site.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 22° | -32° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 31° | 21° | -13° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 41° | 28° | 3° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 34° | 12° | 63° | 8 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 43° | 35° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 49° | 40° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 69° | 54° | 46° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 69° | 55° | 46° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 61° | 48° | 38° | 77° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 46° | 36° | 29° | 63° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 38° | 30° | 0° | 44° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 28° | 17° | -13° | 38° | 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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