BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Hen Ingram Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 9
- Hookups
- 9 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,976 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Horsefly
- Activities
- Angling, Wildlife viewing, Camping
About
This is a medium sized rec site that sees heavy traffic. It has defined campsites along the lakeshore, and a good boat launch with parking adjacent.
The main access road has been improved over the last couple of seasons, making it much easier for larger units to access.
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 Horsefly, follow the Z road past Jacques Lake, turn South (right) onto the Hen Ingram Road, and follow it to approximately 18km. Turn left into the site.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 19° | -29° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 16° | -17° | 39° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 26° | -1° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 29° | 13° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 38° | 30° | 82° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 61° | 44° | 37° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 70° | 52° | 43° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 53° | 43° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 62° | 46° | 35° | 77° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 44° | 34° | 28° | 66° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 35° | 29° | 16° | 45° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 29° | 21° | -13° | 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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