BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
McClure Pit
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 7
- Hookups
- 7 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,418 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Burns Lake
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Canoeing, Beach activities, Camping
About
This 7-unit campground offers a gravel boat launch, 2 outhouses, and spacious sites/parking area for larger units. This site was recently upgraded (2024) thanks to Lakes District Maintenance, which has greatly improved campsite space, parking area, boat launch and roads. This site is easy access off Colleymount Rd. for RV's/Trailers and is a beautiful spot overlooking Francois Lake. There are several fish species available in Francois Lake for anglers.
Please be sure to purchase a fishing licence and consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis for limits, special regulations and closures: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/freshwater-fishing/region_6_skeena.pdf
Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. First come, first served.
Getting there: Located approximately 10 km west of the Francois Lake Ferry on the north shore of Francois Lake. Found along the paved Colleymount Road.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 17° | -25° | 39° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 13° | -17° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 22° | -6° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 28° | 12° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 39° | 32° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 61° | 44° | 37° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 67° | 50° | 43° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 70° | 53° | 46° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 61° | 47° | 33° | 77° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 46° | 36° | 29° | 62° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 29° | 14° | 45° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 22° | -12° | 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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