BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Ootsa Landing
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 3
- Hookups
- 3 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,835 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Burns Lake
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Canoeing, Beach activities, Viewing, Camping
About
A scenic 3 unit camping area rests alongside the expansive Ootsa Lake, which is part of the man-made Nechako Reservoir. The site has a great beach where it is possible to hand launch small boats. Please note that the lake is subject to strong winds. There are several fish species available in Ootsa 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. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: boat launch, toilets, picnic tables, fire rings.
Getting there: Travel South from Southbank for 18.3 km on Keefe's Landing Road. At the fork, continue west down the Keefe's Landing Road for another 20.7 km. Turn left on the Ootsa Nadina Road and travel for ~300 m to reach the site.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 19° | -24° | 39° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 16° | -17° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 23° | -4° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 28° | 11° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 38° | 32° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 59° | 43° | 36° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 65° | 49° | 42° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 69° | 52° | 44° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 60° | 46° | 32° | 77° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 44° | 35° | 30° | 62° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 30° | 15° | 43° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 32° | 25° | -6° | 40° | 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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