BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Wright Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 2
- Hookups
- 2 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,648 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Hudson's Hope
- Activities
- Angling, Canoeing, Hiking, Camping
About
**CAUTION** Access to Wright Lake Recreation Site is unmaintained. Under wet conditions, it is advisable to only attempt access via ORV if one is of an intermediate-expert riding ability. Winching may be necessary in spots. This site offers semi-remote motorized (Snowmobiling/ATV)access to a very senic camping and fishing lake.
Trail access only. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, tent pads. First come, first served.
Getting there: April 2023 - The Johnson FSR is currently closed at 41 km, so this site cannot be accessed from the Table Connector Rd at this time. The site can still be accessed by using the main Johnson FSR from km 0. Access to Wright Lake can be gained 2 ways. 1. Hudson's Hope via Canyon Drive over the scenic W.A.C Bennett Damn. From the west side of the dam follow Utah Road to 6.5 km then travel 2km on the Table road which will bring you to 45.5 km on the Johnson Ck FSR. Travel down the Johnson ck FSR to 40 km. Then turn west to 9 km on the Gething Ck FSR to the ATV Trail head with small parking area. Travel a further 5km via ATV/snowmobile or hike to Wright Lake 2. Via the Johnson Creek FSR located north of Chetwynd on Hwy 29. Travel to the Gething Ck FSR located at the 40 Km marker on the Johnson Creek FSR. Then follow the instructions above via the Gething Ck FSR.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 13° | -27° | 37° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 23° | 5° | -19° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 33° | 15° | -12° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 39° | 23° | 2° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 52° | 33° | 24° | 79° | 8 of 11 |
| June | 58° | 43° | 33° | 74° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 64° | 47° | 40° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 66° | 49° | 37° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 57° | 41° | 22° | 72° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 39° | 31° | 14° | 63° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 29° | 21° | -9° | 40° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 18° | 6° | -25° | 33° | 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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