BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Coldwater River
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Elevation
- 2,785 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Merritt
- Activities
- Angling, Swimming & bathing, Picnicking, Hiking, Nature study, Viewing, Wildlife viewing, Camping
About
Closed: Recreation Sites and Trails BC lists this site as closed (The recreation site is closed due to wildfire damage and remains closed until an assessment is completed).
Flat open area along the banks of the Coldwater River. Some sections are covered in mixed old growth stands of timber. Heavy ATV use throughout site. There are natural sandy beaches with pools deep enough to swim in. Flat treed areas with ample space for camping. Old growth forests are home to many species of birds and other wildlife.
Road access. User-maintained site with no regular servicing. First come, first served.
Getting there: Exit # 256 off of the Coquihalla Hwy # 5 south of Merritt. Take Coldwater Road heading south to Brookmere. At 1 km the reserve starts and continues south past the bridge over the Coquihalla River.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 26° | -11° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 22° | -10° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 41° | 27° | 7° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 31° | 23° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 41° | 30° | 82° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 62° | 44° | 36° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 76° | 53° | 43° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 55° | 46° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 66° | 48° | 37° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 50° | 38° | 33° | 72° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 40° | 30° | 13° | 54° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 27° | -13° | 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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