BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
South Barriere Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 2
- Hookups
- 2 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,445 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Barriere
- Activities
- Angling, Canoeing, Camping
About
This small Recreation Site is situated next to picturesque South Barriere Lake. The lake is a popular fishing location.
Please use the site responsibly. As per the Forest Recreation Regulations;
Camping is limited to a maximum of 14 consecutive days per visit.
No reserving or holding of campsites, no unoccupied trailers, tents, chairs, vehicles may save a site or reserve it for others. All sites are first come, first serve.
Camping is only permitted in the designated camping spots.
All dogs must be on a leash at all times (for all Kamloops Recreation Sites).
Buy a fishing licence, read the regulations and view fish stocking reports HERE.
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: Located east of the community of Barriere, access is from Barriere Lakes Road, and then South Barriere Lake FSR.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 18° | -24° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 29° | 18° | -19° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 25° | 2° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 30° | 19° | 64° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 41° | 31° | 81° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 45° | 36° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 75° | 54° | 42° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 56° | 43° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 63° | 48° | 36° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 46° | 34° | 24° | 62° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 35° | 28° | 11° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 24° | -5° | 39° | 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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