BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Friburg
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 4
- Hookups
- 4 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,399 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Goldbridge
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Swimming & bathing, Nature study, Viewing, Horseback riding, Snowmobiling, Camping
About
**NOTICE**
This site is currently on Evacuation Alert due to the Bonanza Creek Wildfire K71082. The site currently remains open, but campers may be expected to evacuate on short notice depending on fire activity.
The recreation site is a popular location for angling, boating and camping. Spectacular viewscapes of the area compliment the site and the campsite is located on the western shore of Tyaughton Lake.
Note: the northern portion of the site bordering the private land has been designated and posted for Day Use Only, No Overnight Camping
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: boat launch, toilets, picnic tables. First come, first served.
Getting there: The Friburg Recreation site is located on the western shore of Tyaughton Lake. From Goldbridge proceed north east along Highway 40 for 12.4 kilometres. This is called the Tyax Junction, and there are many signs promoting businesses etc in the area. Turn left onto this road (Tyaughton Lake Road) and continue on. After 1.5 km, you will pass the Mowson Pond Recreation Site. Continue on for another 6 kms. Watch for the Friburg Recreation Site sign on your right. A short access road will take you to the main camping areas. You will end up at Tyax Lodge if you miss the turn-off to the campsite.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 23° | -22° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 18° | -13° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 25° | -4° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 29° | 19° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 51° | 38° | 31° | 75° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 58° | 41° | 32° | 81° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 72° | 52° | 42° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 55° | 41° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 63° | 47° | 36° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 42° | 34° | 17° | 69° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 36° | 27° | 5° | 45° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 29° | 21° | -10° | 39° | 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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