BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Twin Falls
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 5
- Hookups
- 5 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,500 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Smithers
- Activities
- Picnicking, Hiking, Nature study, Viewing, Camping
About
The hidden gem of Smithers! Nestled in a mature, interior coastal forest with a campground, picnic areas, short trails and viewing platform with 360 degree panoramic views in the heart of the mountain basin. This site has 5 campsites for tents/small RV's/trailers. Enjoy the stunning views of Twin Falls from the viewing platform as they cascade down from Lake Kathlyn Glacier on Hudson Bay Mountain. Mountain goats can be seen on the cliffs and near the trails, please ensure pets are on leash when goats are present. The access road is narrow with sharp corners, larger vehicles should use extreme caution, there are no turn around spots on the access road and very limited pullouts. The campsites, parking lot and viewing platform are closed annually from November 1 - June 1 for avalanche risk. The entire campsite is located within avalanche terrain so please know the risks, plan your trip carefully and carry the appropriate avalanche safety/rescue equipment if recreating in winter.
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 highway 16, turn onto Lake Kathlyn Road, then Glacier Gulch Road. The site is at the end of Glacier Gulch Road. From Smithers, it is approximately 15 minutes by vehicle.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 20° | -31° | 37° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 14° | -15° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 23° | -4° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 28° | 5° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 51° | 36° | 28° | 78° | 5 of 11 |
| June | 57° | 42° | 33° | 76° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 64° | 48° | 39° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 66° | 49° | 41° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 57° | 43° | 33° | 74° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 41° | 32° | 24° | 60° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 34° | 25° | -5° | 41° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 25° | 17° | -12° | 35° | 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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