BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Mission Dam
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 3
- Hookups
- 3 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,044 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Lillooet
- Activities
- Kayaking, Nature study, Camping
About
Located adjacent to the Terzaghi (Mission) Dam, the recreation site provides for recreational opportunities such as camping and nature study. The 3 sites are sunny but may be a little dusty and are suitable for small motorhomes or moderatly sized trailers.
Note: Swimming is prohibited at the outlet of the dam due to the frequent release of water from Carpenter Lake.
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 at the eastern end of Carpenter Lake, access is via Highway 40.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 26° | -19° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 22° | -11° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 30° | 2° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 48° | 36° | 23° | 64° | 5 of 11 |
| May | 61° | 44° | 37° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 66° | 49° | 40° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 58° | 49° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 80° | 61° | 49° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 53° | 41° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 50° | 39° | 32° | 73° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 42° | 32° | 13° | 53° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 25° | -2° | 43° | 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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