BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Horseshoe Canyon
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 5
- Hookups
- 5 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $18 CAD per night, May 1, 2026–Sep 30, 2026
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,175 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Keremeos
- Activities
- Angling, Swimming & bathing, Hiking, Nature study, Camping
About
Small campsite situated beside the Ashnola River.
Dogs must be under control at all times. Quiet hours are 11pm-7am. Do not hold campsites. There are no reservations, and sites must be occupied for the purpose of camping. Vehicles, Trailers, Tents or other personal property left unattended may be removed at the owner's expense.
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings.
Getting there: Access is from Hwy 3 (Crowsnest)just west of Keremeos. Turn south on Ashnola Road, cross over the Similkameen River via the "Red Bridge". The road follows the south side of the Similkameen for several kilometers before it turns south along the Ashnola River. This Recreation Site is approximately 15 km from Hwy 3.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 28° | -6° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 25° | -3° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 29° | 9° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 49° | 34° | 25° | 71° | 8 of 11 |
| May | 61° | 41° | 33° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 48° | 35° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 57° | 46° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 82° | 59° | 49° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 51° | 40° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 39° | 30° | 76° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 30° | 17° | 55° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 38° | 26° | -11° | 48° | 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.