BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia

Scuitto Lake

BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada

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Sites
14
Hookups
14 no hookups
Cost
Camping $15 CAD per night, May 1, 2026–Oct 15, 2026
Restrooms
Yes
Elevation
3,520 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Nearest town
Kamloops
Activities
Angling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Horseback riding, Camping

About

Under section 20(3) of the Recreation Regulations, all off-road vehicles (ORVs) such as quads, dirt bikes, side by sides/utility terrain vehicles and other vehicles defined as ORVs are no longer permitted within the boundaries of the Scuitto Lake Recreation Site. Users should also be aware that the area is within a Grazing Lease. Operation of these forms of vehicles within the noted areas is prohibited.

Please use the site responsibly. As per the Forest Recreation Regulations;

Camping is limited to a maximum of 14 consecutive days per visit.

No reserving or holding of campsites, no unoccupied trailers, tents, chairs, vehicles may save a site or reserve it for others. All sites are first come, first serve.

Camping is only permitted in the designated camping spots.

All dogs must be on a leash at all times (for all Kamloops Recreation Sites).

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Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor.

Getting there: The site is located near Kamloops, southeast of Barnhartvale. Access to the site is via 2 wheel drive vehicles; however the road is narrow and windy in places, and suffers from wash boarding. Access to the site is off Highway 1, east of Kamloops. Travel along Barnhartvale Road until the intersection with Robins Range Road and turn right onto Robins Range Road. Follow Robbins Range Road until the intersection with Campbell Range Road and turn right onto Campbell Range Road. Follow Campbell Range Road until the intersection with Scuitto Lake Forest Service Road and turn right onto the Scuitto Lake Forest Service Road. Travel approximately 12 km until arriving at the Scuitto Lake Recreation Site. Google Maps Directions can be found HERE

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January30°19°-18°37°11 of 11
February31°14°-10°41°11 of 11
March38°24°6°60°11 of 11
April44°28°20°70°11 of 11
May58°39°29°81°4 of 11
June64°43°33°81°0 of 11
July76°52°40°92°0 of 11
August76°53°43°93°0 of 11
September63°45°35°80°0 of 11
October48°32°24°65°9 of 10
November36°26°10°49°10 of 10
December32°23°-12°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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