BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Tahla Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 5
- Hookups
- 5 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $15 CAD per night, Apr 1, 2026–Oct 31, 2026
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,353 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Merritt
- Activities
- Angling, Nature study, Icefishing, Camping
About
CASH ONLY SITE This small recreation site is popular with campers who like to fish, camp and ride motorized trail bikes and ATVs. The campsite is sunny and suitable for large trailers, motorhomes or fifth wheels. No boat launch to the lake so is best for kayaks, canoes or belly boats. A short boardwalk also located here leading to a picnic table and good view of the lake. If you have specific questions regarding the site please email 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: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings. First come, first served.
Getting there: Here are 2 possible directions to get to the Tahla Lake recreation site: Access off Highway #97C: Exit highway onto Highway #5A towards Princeton, travel for 8 km and then turn right onto the Coalmont Road. Travel for 11 km and then turn right onto Voght Valley Road (gravel). Follow this road, passing by Davis Lake, then Boss Lake until you come to Tahla Lake, turn left and you are right there. 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 see the sign for Tahla Lake. Turn right and you are right there.
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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Boss Lake · BC Recreation Sites · 0 mi · 43 sites
- Shea Lake · BC Recreation Sites · 1 mi · 10 sites
- Davis Lake · BC Recreation Sites · 1 mi · 46 sites
- Harmon Lake · BC Recreation Sites · 7 mi · 32 sites
- Kane Lake · BC Recreation Sites · 7 mi · 23 sites
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