BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Arlington Lakes
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 29
- Hookups
- 29 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $15 CAD per night, Apr 30, 2026–Oct 15, 2026
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,481 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Westbridge
- Activities
- Angling, Canoeing, Swimming & bathing, Icefishing, Camping
About
All recreation sites in the Kootenay Boundary district are first come first serve, there are NO reservation systems in place.
Arlington Lakes is a very popular, picturesque recreation site situated on the southern most lake of the Arlington Lakes chain adjacent to the Kettle Valley Railway grade. The recreation site has three seperate camping areas around the lake for a total of 29 campsites. The sites were completely rebuilt in 2006. A great spot for families and seniors.
This site has good access to the Kettle Valley Rail Trail - expect a wide range of surface conditions, from hard packed gravel to loose, unconsolidated railway ballast - not suitable for street bikes.
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: If travelling from Kelowna the Arlington Lakes turnoff is approx. 24 km south of the Big White turnoff. If travelling from the south the turnoff is approx. 24 km north of Beaverdell along Highway 33. Upon leaving the highway travel along the Arlington Lakes Forest Service Road for approx. 3.5 km to the recreation site.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 21° | -20° | 39° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 32° | 19° | -19° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 41° | 27° | 6° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 32° | 19° | 62° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 40° | 31° | 82° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 67° | 46° | 36° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 56° | 46° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 58° | 43° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 47° | 35° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 50° | 34° | 27° | 70° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 28° | 10° | 50° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 32° | 22° | -20° | 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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