BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Kwotlenemo (Fountain) Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 24
- Hookups
- 24 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $15 CAD per night, May 1, 2026–Oct 12, 2026
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,038 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Lillooet
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Swimming & bathing, Camping
About
Also known as Fountain Lake, Kwotlenemo Lake hosts four separate recreation site areas with fees surrounding the lake that are popular to fishermen and campers. The 4 sites can accommodate all sizes of rigs with the larger sites being on the north and south ends of the lake while the east and west sites are more suitable for truck campers and tenters. The area is also popular for nature viewing and hiking. A good boat launch is located on the northern end of the lake.
The fees for services are determined based on a detailed analysis of historical seasonal weather patterns. Site operators possess the flexibility to modify the specific dates for fee collections, allowing for adjustments within the established parameters. This adaptability is particularly important, as it enables them to respond effectively to varying weather conditions that may impact operations.
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: boat launch, toilets. First come, first served.
Getting there: From Lillooet travel northeast towards the community of Cache Creek along Highway 99 for approximately 14 kms. Turn south (right) onto Fountain Valley/Fountain Creek Road. Travel approximately 12 km until reaching the lake. There are campsites located on the north and south ends of the lake and on the east and west side of the lake.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 19° | -23° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 33° | 18° | -20° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 41° | 26° | -1° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 33° | 25° | 65° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 43° | 28° | 82° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 46° | 38° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 56° | 45° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 58° | 44° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 66° | 49° | 37° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 48° | 35° | 30° | 68° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 38° | 29° | 1° | 50° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 32° | 20° | -14° | 40° | 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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