BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Martin Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 14
- Hookups
- 14 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $15 CAD per night, Apr 10, 2026–Oct 12, 2026
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,205 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Nearest town
- Princeton
- Activities
- Angling, Canoeing, Nature study, Camping
About
This site is managed by a Site Operator and has a $15.00 fee per night.
There is day-use area with a picnic shelter and an angling dock.
There is a gravel boat launch that accommodates smaller boats.
Note that the land to the north of the site is 'private'.
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. User-maintained site with no regular servicing. First come, first served.
Getting there: Travel from Princeton approximately 5 kms along the Princeton Summerland Road to the turnoff for the lake.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 25° | -14° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 23° | -14° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 28° | 7° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 48° | 34° | 23° | 69° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 42° | 33° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 46° | 36° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 53° | 43° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 56° | 44° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 49° | 38° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 37° | 30° | 75° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 41° | 31° | 15° | 57° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 28° | -24° | 49° | 9 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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All public campgrounds in British Columbia · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-10. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.