BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Hihium Lake South
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 11
- Hookups
- 11 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,491 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Clinton
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Camping
About
Hihium Lake is a popular fishing destination. Rainbow trout in the range of 1-5 pounds are relatively common. Boaters should be aware that power-driven vessels and vessels driven by electrical propulsion are subject to an engine power limit on this lake under the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (Transport Canada). The maximum engine power allowed at this lake is 7.45 Kilowatts.
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. First come, first served.
Getting there: From Clinton travel north on Hwy 97 approximately 23kms. Turn southeast onto Chasm road and follow for 1 km. Turn east onto the Clinton Loon Lake FSR(now signed as the Chasm Road, formerly the 3400 Road). Follow the main Chasm Road and continue to the 37 km board and turn right onto the Hihium Road. Follow the Hihium Road to just beyond the 61 km marker and then turn right onto the access road to the recreation site. Travel about 1.5 km to the campsite.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 15° | -29° | 37° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 12° | -25° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 20° | -5° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 40° | 24° | 14° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 36° | 25° | 77° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 59° | 40° | 31° | 77° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 70° | 49° | 38° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 71° | 49° | 38° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 60° | 43° | 32° | 77° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 44° | 31° | 22° | 63° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 34° | 24° | 9° | 45° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 29° | 18° | -20° | 41° | 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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