BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Skwaam Bay
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 4
- Hookups
- 4 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,512 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Barriere
- Activities
- Angling, Swimming & bathing, Wildlife viewing, Camping
About
ALL DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES (for all Kamloops Recreation Sites).
No reserving or holding of campsites, all sites are first come, first serve.
Skwaam Bay Recreation Site is located on the western shore, midway up Adams Lake. The access road switchbacks down a steep slope to the waters edge where the majority of the sites are located.
The cartop boat launch is rough and small.
The roadway has a restricted turning radius, so it is advisable to only access the site with truck and camper or tents.
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: Access to this site is off the Adams West Forest Service Road at the 21 km marker.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 26° | -15° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 26° | -8° | 47° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 33° | 12° | 65° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 49° | 37° | 25° | 73° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 48° | 39° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 52° | 42° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 61° | 49° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 82° | 63° | 51° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 55° | 44° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 42° | 32° | 71° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 37° | 20° | 55° | 4 of 10 |
| December | 39° | 34° | 4° | 47° | 5 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Johnson Lake · BC Recreation Sites · 6 mi · 12 sites
- Adams Lake Park – Bush Creek Site · BC Parks · 7 mi · 31 sites
- South Barriere Lake · BC Recreation Sites · 9 mi · 2 sites
- East Barriere Lake · BC Recreation Sites · 13 mi · 16 sites
- Skmana Lake Trail Network · BC Recreation Sites · 14 mi · 3 sites
All public campgrounds in British Columbia · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-10. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.