BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Boss Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 43
- Hookups
- 43 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $15 CAD per night
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,356 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Merritt
- Activities
- Angling, Canoeing, Nature study, Trail bike riding - motorized, Camping
About
CASH ONLY SITE Located in the Voght Valley south of Merritt, the semi-open recreation site is a very popular destination for camping, fishing and boating. The site is RV accessible and will accommodate rigs of any size. There is a boat launch located on the north end and the lake has two docks to tie your boats to or to fish from. 4 distinct camping areas surround this popular lake. If you have specific questions regarding the site please email the site operator at:
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, picnic tables. First come, first served.
Getting there: Access off Highway 97C: Exit highway onto Highway 5A towards Princeton for 8 km then turn right onto the Coalmont Road for 11km, then turn right onto Voght Valley Road (gravel). Follow this road until you come to Boss Lake. Access off Highway # 5 Exit highway at Coldwater (exit # 256), turn left on Coldwater road and drive for about 4 km, then turn right onto Kane Valley Road (gravel) and drive about 10 km, then turn right onto Voght Valley Road (gravel) and continue on this road until you come to Boss Lake.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 23° | -13° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 33° | 20° | -11° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 25° | 5° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 30° | 20° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 39° | 27° | 80° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 60° | 42° | 34° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 73° | 50° | 41° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 52° | 44° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 64° | 46° | 34° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 49° | 35° | 29° | 70° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 28° | 11° | 51° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 34° | 25° | -20° | 47° | 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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