BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
High Falls (5.5km) Recreation Site
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Elevation
- 200 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Squamish
- Activities
- Angling, Hiking, Camping
About
ATTENTION: Rustic site-no amenities. This site is prone to flooding from Squamish River during high rainfall. Large open area under Big Leaf Maple trees, large cottonwoods and cedar trees. Many open areas for tents or vehicle camping.
ALWAYS pack out what you pack in. Area is home to Grizzly, Wolf, Elk, Deer, Moose etc. Please respect the wildlife and First Nation values, always clean up after yourself. Quiet time is 11pm-7am. No garbage pick up. Do not cut or damage trees. Store food safely overnight and be aware that there are no bear caches.
Road access. First come, first served.
Getting there: This site is located at 5.5km up the Squamish River FSR. The site ground is made of sand/dirt, be cautious when driving into site to ensure your vehicle has enough clearance to get out.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 37° | 5° | 48° | 8 of 11 |
| February | 42° | 34° | 1° | 57° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 46° | 37° | 11° | 69° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 40° | 30° | 70° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 48° | 36° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 52° | 45° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 60° | 54° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 63° | 55° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 58° | 45° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 45° | 38° | 83° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 45° | 38° | 20° | 59° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 42° | 35° | 3° | 49° | 7 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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