BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Copper Creek
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 5
- Hookups
- 5 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $15 CAD per night, May 1, 2026–Oct 12, 2026
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,114 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Princeton
- Activities
- Angling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Camping
About
CASH ONLY - A great picnic, rest, or camping spot at the junction of the Paysaten River and Copper Creek. Nestled next to the river, this site has 5 level camping areas. Also a great spot to stop and rest for a while when travelling along Highway 3. Suitable for large camping units.
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: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings. First come, first served.
Getting there: Located just off Highway #3, 42 km west of Princeton or 10 km east of Eastgate. Turn onto the Placer Mountain Forest Service Road and proceed only 0.5 kilometer to the site next to the river.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 26° | -12° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 23° | -5° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 41° | 26° | 7° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 31° | 21° | 65° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 39° | 32° | 79° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 44° | 35° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 75° | 52° | 42° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 55° | 45° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 66° | 48° | 37° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 51° | 38° | 23° | 75° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 41° | 28° | 14° | 56° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 25° | -13° | 47° | 9 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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