BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Mowson Pond
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 7
- Hookups
- 7 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,559 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Goldbridge
- Activities
- Angling, Canoeing, Nature study, Viewing, Horseback riding, 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 supports a wide variety of recreational activities. Camping, fishing, boating, horseback riding, XC-skiing, and snowmobiling are just a few. Scenic views also complement the recreation site.
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: Located northeast of Gold Bridge, access is via Highway 40. Drive 12.4 km from Gold Bridge then turn onto the Tyaughton Lake Road and proceed only 1.5 km to the turnoff to the site located on your left.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 26° | -19° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 33° | 21° | -10° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 28° | -2° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 32° | 22° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 41° | 34° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 62° | 44° | 35° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 75° | 55° | 45° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 58° | 44° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 66° | 50° | 39° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 45° | 37° | 20° | 72° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 30° | 8° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 32° | 24° | -7° | 42° | 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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