BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Larchwood Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 22
- Hookups
- 22 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,779 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Skookumchuck
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Kayaking, Swimming & bathing, Picnicking, Hiking, Nature study, Wildlife viewing, Camping
About
This small lake is busy in the summer months. The sunny, open campsites provide scenic lake views. Great spring time fishing conditions-check the fishing regulations for specifics.
A fee for camping is in effect at Larchwood Lake. Campsites can not be reserved, they are available on a first-come-first-served basis. An operator is on site to maintain the site and collect fees. Most sites can accommodate trailers.
Motorized vehicles including ATV's and dirt bikes are permitted on the gravelled roads and sites only. Off-road vehicles are to use areas outside of the Larchwood Lake Recreation Site.
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: Accessible by 2WD vehicle down 6km of dirt road. Access is 1.5km South of Skookumchuck, 52km North of Cranbrook. From HWY 93/95 turn West towards the pulp mill onto Farstad Way, follow for 2 km. Turn left onto Torrent rd and continue until it turns to gravel and becomes Torrent FSR (Radio controlled road use RR-1). Keep right at the fork at km marker 2 to stay on Torrent FSR. Continue for another 4kms to Larchwood Lake Recreation Site on the left. Road can be rough at times.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 18° | -25° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 33° | 20° | -17° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 29° | -3° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 49° | 34° | 16° | 65° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 43° | 33° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 50° | 39° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 61° | 49° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 60° | 50° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 52° | 41° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 36° | 27° | 67° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 29° | -5° | 52° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 19° | -19° | 45° | 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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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.