BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
McGillivray Lake West
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 3
- Hookups
- 3 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,603 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Sun Peaks
- Activities
- Angling, Canoeing, Snowmobiling, Camping
About
This popular fishing site has higher than usual use; note there are some fishing restrictions to be aware of. Buy a fishing licence, read the regulations and view fish stocking reports HERE.. Fish can reach larger sizes here as well, despite the pressure. This swampy lake has some negative characteristics including a relentless barrage of mosquitoes and a good number of leaches at the edges of the lake.
There are a good number of recreational activities to take advantage of in the area including Mt. Morrisey Cross Country Ski Trails, Tod Mountain Snowmobile Trails, Little Mcgillivray Lake Rec Site, Morrisey Lake East Rec Site and Sun Peaks Resort.
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).
Road access. User-maintained site with no regular servicing. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings.
Getting there: Take the the McGillivary FSR from Pritchard or Sun Peaks
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° | 16° | -22° | 32° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 13° | -15° | 37° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 34° | 22° | 3° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 40° | 26° | 16° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 38° | 27° | 77° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 60° | 41° | 30° | 78° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 73° | 50° | 39° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 53° | 41° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 59° | 44° | 32° | 76° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 43° | 30° | 22° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 32° | 24° | 9° | 44° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 27° | 21° | -10° | 37° | 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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