BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Yalakom
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 5
- Hookups
- 5 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,247 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Lillooet
- Activities
- Picnicking, Camping
About
Found in an arid and rocky landscape, the recreation site is located next to the Yalakom River. The site is RV accessible but is more suitable for truck campers, small motorhomes and moderatly sized trailers. It is popular for camping, hunters and exploring the local area or just a overnight stop while travelling the back country between Lillooet and Goldbridge. During high water times this site may be prone to flooding so caution is advised.
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables. First come, first served.
Getting there: Located northwest of Lillooet, access is via Hwy 40 to the Yalakom River Forest Service Road located on the right side of the road. Then only a short 10 minute drive to the campsite . Caution as the road to the site is gravel and a bit narrow in spots and has some residential travellers on this road.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 25° | -20° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 21° | -11° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 29° | 3° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 35° | 21° | 64° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 42° | 36° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 66° | 48° | 39° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 57° | 47° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 59° | 47° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 52° | 40° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 51° | 38° | 32° | 73° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 42° | 32° | 15° | 52° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 24° | -8° | 44° | 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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