BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Little McGillivray
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 3
- Hookups
- 3 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,547 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Sun Peaks
- Activities
- Angling, Skiing, Camping
About
This recreation site is ideal for the dedicated angler who dares to brave a strong insect presence and swampy waters. A boat is required to fish. Buy a fishing licence, read the regulations and view fish stocking reports HERE.
There are a good number of recreational activities to take advantage of in the area including Mt. Morrisey Cross Country Ski Trails, Tod Mountain Snowmobile Trails, Mcgillivray Lake West Rec Site, Morrisey Lake East Rec Site and Sun Peaks Resort.
Please use the site responsibly. As per the Forest Recreation Regulations;
Camping is limited to a maximum of 14 consecutive days per visit.
No reserving or holding of campsites, no unoccupied trailers, tents, chairs, vehicles may save a site or reserve it for others. All sites are first come, first serve.
Camping is only permitted in the designated camping spots.
All dogs must be on a leash at all times (for all Kamloops Recreation Sites).
Road access. User-maintained site with no regular servicing. Facilities on file: boat launch, toilets, picnic tables, fire rings.
Getting there: Access Little McGillivary Lake by taking the McGillivary FSR from Pritchard Sun Peaks.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° | 16° | -22° | 32° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 14° | -15° | 37° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 35° | 22° | 3° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 40° | 26° | 16° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 38° | 27° | 77° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 60° | 41° | 30° | 78° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 73° | 50° | 39° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 73° | 53° | 42° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 59° | 44° | 33° | 76° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 43° | 30° | 22° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 32° | 24° | 9° | 44° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 27° | 22° | -9° | 38° | 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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