BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Mr.Canoehead
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 8
- Hookups
- 8 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 748 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Campbell River
- Activities
- Angling, Canoeing, Swimming & bathing, Camping
About
A secluded little site between Amor Lake and Surprise Lake, along the portage trail. One of the more popular sites for those paddling the Sayward Forest Canoe Route. With 7 tent pads in two private locations, there is plenty of room for larger paddling groups.
This is a beautiful site with great views looking down both lakes. There is an amazing feeling of solitude on Surprise Lake. Look for the sundew plants on the edge of Amor Lake.
Boat-in access. User-maintained site with no regular servicing. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, dock, fire rings, litter barrels. First come, first served.
Getting there: Boat access only from Amor Lake Rec Site or the Sayward Forest Canoe Route.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 33° | 11° | 48° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 40° | 30° | 15° | 51° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 31° | 15° | 63° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 34° | 26° | 69° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 61° | 44° | 32° | 87° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 48° | 40° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 72° | 54° | 46° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 57° | 46° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 65° | 52° | 42° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 51° | 43° | 34° | 74° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 37° | 29° | 54° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 39° | 33° | 21° | 50° | 9 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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