BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Cottonwood Beach
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 49
- Hookups
- 49 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $18 CAD per night, May 1, 2026–Sep 30, 2026
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,339 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Lumby
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Swimming & bathing, Beach activities, Picnicking, Hiking, Camping
About
A medium-sized site on the east shore of Mabel Lake. Good road access. There is a sandy beach for swimming and boating activities. Boat launch access is best with all wheel or 4 wheel vehicles.
Mabel Lake is located North of Lumby BC. Nestled on the northern edge of the Okanagan, the town's location provides an excellent starting point for outdoor adventures.
Dogs must be under control at all times, and Generator Use is restricted from 9-11am and 6-8pm. 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: boat launch, toilets, picnic tables, fire rings.
Getting there: Access via Lumby: head north on Mabel Lake FSR and at marker Km 27 on Mabel Lake FSR, turn west head toward lake, 3 km down to the campsite. Bridge installation K1794A, 51km, Mabel Lake Forest Service Road. An existing wooden box culvert is being replaced with a clear span bridge. A detour bridge located near the site will provide temporary road access, delays are anticipated. This project is planned for July 21st - August 15th, 2025 Click here: Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource Road Safety Information for updates.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 27° | -7° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 25° | -8° | 49° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 47° | 34° | 17° | 68° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 38° | 30° | 76° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 48° | 40° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 53° | 44° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 63° | 52° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 63° | 55° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 55° | 46° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 42° | 35° | 71° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 38° | 26° | 56° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 39° | 34° | 10° | 48° | 6 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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