BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Hyas Lake South
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 4
- Hookups
- 4 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,052 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Kamloops
- Activities
- Angling, Hiking, Wildlife viewing, Snowmobiling, 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.
The small Hyas Lake Recreation Site is on a clear, deep lake stocked with Rainbow Trout. There are a number of other lakes nearby that offer fishing opportunities.
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: boat launch, toilets, picnic tables, dock, fire rings.
Getting there: The Hyas Lake Recreation Site can be accessed off Higway 1 just north of Kamloops. Travel up Paul Lake Road past Pinantan Lake to the junction of Hyas Lake Road and Pritchard Road. Turn onto Hyas lake Road and follow until arriving at the recreation site. If in doubt, follow Hyas Lake Resort signs. Once at the recreation site, be aware of, and respect the use of, a signed parking area for Hyas Lake cabin owners.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 17° | -18° | 35° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 15° | -10° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 22° | 4° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 27° | 17° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 38° | 27° | 79° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 61° | 43° | 33° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 51° | 40° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 52° | 42° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 62° | 44° | 34° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 46° | 32° | 23° | 63° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 35° | 25° | 11° | 47° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 23° | -9° | 42° | 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.