BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Glimpse Lake Southwest
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 8
- Hookups
- 8 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $15 CAD per night, Apr 1, 2026–Oct 31, 2026
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,894 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Merritt
- Activities
- Angling, Nature study, Camping
About
CASH ONLY - This site is located on the southwest side of Glimpse Lake. The site is located in a semi-open forest but is generally shady under spruce and fir trees. Although there is a rough cartop boat launch at this site, a better public boat launch can be found on the other side of the lake just before you enter the community. This recreation site is a popular location for fishermen, hunters and campers. For more information please contact the site operator at: [email protected]
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: From Merritt, the best way to get to Glimpse Lake is to travel east along Highway 5A past Quilchena on Nicola Lake. Exit onto Douglas Lake Road and travel approximately 7 km until reaching the intersection with Lauder Rd just past the hydro station. Turn left on to Lauder Rd and travel approximately 14 km to get to the Glimpse Lake Southwest site. Turn right at the cattle guard.Follow this road in for a kilometre. Be careful as the road is a bit narrow in spots for longer rigs.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 19° | -19° | 37° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 31° | 15° | -15° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 23° | 6° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 28° | 19° | 68° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 37° | 28° | 81° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 61° | 41° | 31° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 75° | 50° | 38° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 52° | 41° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 64° | 45° | 33° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 48° | 33° | 25° | 67° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 36° | 26° | 11° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 23° | -20° | 46° | 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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