BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Fish Trap (Dean River)
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 2
- Hookups
- 2 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,684 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Anahim Lake
- Activities
- Angling, Canoeing, Hiking, Viewing, Camping
About
The recreation site is located north of a historical site and offers two campsites along the famous Dean River. The river here is slow and meandering, and makes a nice place to explore with a canoe. The abundant lily pads, pond reeds and waterfowl present at this site can make for some great photography opportunities. The close proximity of this campsite to Hwy 20 also makes it a popular rest stop for those wishing to explore more of the region.
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings. First come, first served.
Getting there: The site is located just off Highway 20, approximately 5 km northwest of Nimpo Lake, or 13 km southeast of Anahim Lake. Watch for the turnoff on your left, immediately after crossing the bridge over the Dean River.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 16° | -37° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 29° | 14° | -25° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 19° | -8° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 27° | 7° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 53° | 36° | 27° | 81° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 59° | 40° | 31° | 79° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 66° | 48° | 39° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 70° | 50° | 37° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 61° | 43° | 33° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 43° | 31° | 22° | 67° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 35° | 24° | 5° | 45° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 26° | 13° | -14° | 36° | 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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