BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Peter Hope Lake North
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 28
- Hookups
- 28 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $15 CAD per night, Apr 1, 2026–Oct 31, 2026
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,586 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Merritt
- Activities
- Angling, Canoeing, Camping
About
CASH ONLY - Peter Hope Lake North is a popular site for fishing and camping. The campsite is located along the north shore of the lake and can accommodate motorhomes and large 5th wheels. There is a mix of sunny sites with a few shady sites also available. There are 2 boat launches available for use and a rustic playground for kids under adult supervision. 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 travel 49 km north along Highway 5A (old Kamloops highway) past Nicola Lake until you come to the signs for the Peterhope Lake Road. Travel 7.5 kilometres up this highways maintained gravel road until you come to the recreation site. Caution large logging trucks may frequent this portion of the road.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 21° | -17° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 32° | 15° | -15° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 24° | 6° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 30° | 19° | 71° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 39° | 29° | 81° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 44° | 34° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 52° | 39° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 54° | 43° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 64° | 46° | 35° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 49° | 34° | 25° | 68° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 27° | 12° | 49° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 32° | 25° | -16° | 48° | 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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