BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Tatla Lake / Tatl'ah
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 5
- Hookups
- 5 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,982 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Tatla Lake
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Canoeing, Swimming & bathing, Camping
About
This scenic rec site is located on the slopes above Tatla Lake set in an open grassland and aspen forest. The site is a popular destination for enjoying a picnic or going fishing, although the approach to the boat launch is somewhat steep and not suitable for large units.
INDIGENOUS TERRITORY: Tatla Lake is situated within the traditional and unceded territory of the Tsilhqot'in (pronounced "sil-ko-teen") Nation. The Tsilhqot'in name for this place is "Tatl'ah". Source: https://tsilhqotin.ca
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 Williams Lake travel west along Hwy 20 for approximately 210 km. The recreation site is located about 10 km east of the Tatla Lake community, and is accessed via a short road off the north side of Hwy 20.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 16° | -31° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 32° | 14° | -23° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 19° | -9° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 29° | 15° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 37° | 29° | 82° | 5 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 44° | 34° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 71° | 52° | 42° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 54° | 44° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 64° | 46° | 34° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 47° | 32° | 27° | 69° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 25° | 3° | 49° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 15° | -21° | 40° | 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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