BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Pass Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 13
- Hookups
- 13 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $15 CAD per night, May 1, 2026–Oct 18, 2026
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,238 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Kamloops
- Activities
- Angling, Hiking, Wildlife viewing, Camping
About
NOTICE: Camping Fees will apply starting in May
Pass Lake is a very scenic lake where nutrient rich water and prolific insect hatches allow the fish to grow rapidly. For this reason, the site is extremely popular with fly fishers. Buy a fishing licence, read the regulations and view fish stocking reports HERE.
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).
Interested in becoming a Site Operator? Submit your interest 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: From Kamloops, travel through Bachelor Heights to the beginning of the Lac Du Bois Road, continue for approximately 19km. Follow the signs down a short access road that leads to the recreation site.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 19° | -18° | 36° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 16° | -12° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 26° | 4° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 30° | 22° | 68° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 41° | 30° | 83° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 65° | 45° | 35° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 54° | 44° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 56° | 46° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 65° | 48° | 37° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 48° | 34° | 26° | 65° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 36° | 28° | 14° | 49° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 24° | -11° | 45° | 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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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.