BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Binta Lake North
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 8
- Hookups
- 8 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,736 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Burns Lake
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Canoeing, Picnicking, Camping
About
Located on Southbank (Francois Lake area) near Burns Lake, this site is in a sheltered bay on the north end of Binta Lake. It offers 8 campsites, 2 outhouses, and a gravel boat launch. There are several fish species available for anglers on Binta Lake and great boating/paddling/swimming on this large lake.
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: From Hwy 16 in Burns Lake, take Hwy 35 south and take the ferry across Francois Lake (be sure to check schedules for Francois Lake ferry). Arrive in Southbank and take the first left off Keefes Landing Road onto Uncha Lake Road. Head East from Southbank, following Uncha Lake Road for 11.8 km. Turn right onto Campbell road for 4.7 km, turning left onto the Binta Road. Travel east on Binta Road for 7.9 km 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° | 20° | -24° | 39° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 29° | 14° | -16° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 24° | -4° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 29° | 12° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 39° | 31° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 60° | 43° | 38° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 67° | 50° | 43° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 69° | 53° | 45° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 60° | 46° | 31° | 76° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 45° | 35° | 30° | 62° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 29° | 15° | 45° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 24° | -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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