BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Owen Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 12
- Hookups
- 12 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,457 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Houston
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Swimming & bathing, Viewing, Camping
About
Near the town of Houston, at the northern tip of Owen Lake is a large, open grassy area mixed with some treed sites along the lake, providing space for 14 or more groups. There are incredible views of Nadina Mountain here where mountain goats can be spotted with binoculars or spotting scopes and a nearby trail leading into Nadina Mountain Park. There is a concrete/gravel boat launch (depending on water level) and land based dock, a small beach and nearby hiking trails. Be sure to check out Houston hikers website for ideas: https://houstonhikers.ca/. There are several species of fish in the lake and it can be a popular spot in spring and fall for fishing/hunting. Due to the large amount of grass/vegetation and natural food sources, bears tend to frequent the site. Please be bear aware, keep your camp free of garbage/fish/food scents etc. The road is often busy with logging traffic, a VHF radio with Resource Road channels is recommended for travel here.
Please be sure to purchase a fishing licence and consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis for limits, special regulations and closures: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/freshwater-fishing/region_6_skeena.pdf
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: boat launch, toilets, picnic tables. First come, first served.
Getting there: Near Houston, from Hwy 16 turn onto Morice River FSR and proceed for approximately 39 km. Site access road is on the right hand side of the Morice Owen FSR (Morice River FSR changes to Morice Owen FSR at about 29km) and is marked with a 3 blade sign.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 18° | -32° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 14° | -17° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 21° | -4° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 28° | 9° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 37° | 29° | 84° | 5 of 11 |
| June | 59° | 43° | 36° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 65° | 49° | 41° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 70° | 51° | 43° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 60° | 46° | 32° | 78° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 44° | 34° | 27° | 62° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 36° | 28° | 11° | 44° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 29° | 18° | -8° | 37° | 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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