BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia

Diana Lake Camping Site

BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada

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Restrooms
Yes
Elevation
7,047 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Nearest town
Radium Hot Springs
Activities
Angling, Hiking, Viewing, Horseback riding, Camping

About

Diana Recreation Site is near the end of the Diana Lake Trail. The trail distance is 6 km (one-way) with an elevation gain of 600 metres.

NOTE: this is a hiking and equestrian trail. Motorized or mechanized (e.g. mountain bike) use is prohibited.

A moderate hike suited for day trips and family hiking. The trail to Diana Lake has a steady but gradual elevation gain as it travels through open larch meadows towards the scenic lake. From the parking area the trail follows the old roadway. Soon after the aluminum footbridge, take the trail to the right. The trail end destination features the shaded cool waters of Diana Lake framed by peaks of the Brisco Range.

Further excursions are possible to the alpine ridges for views of Mt. Assiniboine, the Goodsirs, and the Bugaboos, to Boyce Pass and the Kootenay River valley or Kootenay National Park. A single camping spot is available at the south end of the lake.

En route to the upper meadows the trail passes Diana Lake Lodge and Teahouse. For more information, visit the Diana Lake Lodge Website at www.dianalake.ca

Horse impacts are increasing at the lake and meadows; please graze horses at least 75 meters from the lake shore.

Catch and release angling at Diana Lake is suggested. The lake elevation is approx. 2140m.

Trail access only. User-maintained site with no regular servicing. Facilities on file: toilets. First come, first served.

Getting there: One hour drive from Radium Hot Springs. Travel north from Radium town site along Hwy 95 and turn right after 18 km (500m south of the Spur Valley Campground) onto the graveled Kindersley/Pinnacle Creek FS Road. At 8.7 kms the main road travels left and climbs uphill into the Pinnacle Creek drainage. Several forks in the road, some with direction posts, are passed, continue along the main road to road's end at 24kms from Hwy 95.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January15°3°-37°24°11 of 11
February16°2°-33°28°11 of 11
March27°13°-19°43°11 of 11
April31°18°-2°48°11 of 11
May42°25°17°62°11 of 11
June53°33°24°67°9 of 11
July63°43°31°76°1 of 11
August63°42°30°77°2 of 11
September52°35°25°66°6 of 11
October35°22°-1°51°10 of 10
November22°7°-25°37°10 of 10
December13°0°-42°25°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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