BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Knapp Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 2
- Hookups
- 2 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,972 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Burns Lake
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Canoeing, Trail bike riding - motorized, Camping
About
Knapp Lake is a small, 2-unit site accessed off the Binta-Cheslatta FSR. It sits atop a forested bench overlooking Knapp Lake. The site is popular with anglers and hunters. A gravel boat launch is provided. The access road is narrow and rough vehicle with high clearance is recommended and access may be prohibitive for RV's/Trailers. There are several species of fish available in Knapp Lake for anglers.
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. User-maintained site with no regular servicing. Facilities on file: boat launch, toilets, picnic tables, fire rings. First come, first served.
Getting there: Head east from the south side of the ferry landing on Francois Lake and follow Uncha Lake Road for 11.8 km. Turn right at Campbell and proceed for 4.7 kms. Just before the cattleguard turn right (NOT LEFT)onto Binta Road. Follow Binta Road east for ~10.4 km. At the 4-way junction, travel south for 22.0 km on the Binta South FSR, turning onto Mooney Road when you reach it. Proceed ~0.8 km along the Mooney then turn left. Basic address: 34km Binta-Cheslatta FSR.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 19° | -27° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 15° | -18° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 23° | -6° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 28° | 11° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 38° | 30° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 60° | 42° | 37° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 66° | 49° | 42° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 69° | 52° | 44° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 60° | 45° | 29° | 76° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 45° | 34° | 28° | 63° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 28° | 12° | 46° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 22° | -8° | 41° | 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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