BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
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BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 8
- Hookups
- 8 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,660 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Merritt
- Activities
- Angling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Beach activities, Picnicking, Nature study, Camping
About
This recreation site, located beside the Nicola River, is a popular camping location providing opportunites for canoeists and kayakers to put in or take out. During summer hot spells when the river levels are low, the site is an ideal location for a refreshing dip in the river or rivershore play. the site has a mix of Yellow Pine and Fir shade trees, as well as, many sunny sites which can accomodate any size of camping unit.
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables. First come, first served.
Getting there: Located between Highway 8 and the Nicola River about 20 minutes drive west of Merritt on Highway # 8 as you head towards Spences Bridge.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 28° | -11° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 39° | 26° | -9° | 48° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 46° | 32° | 10° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 52° | 36° | 29° | 70° | 2 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 47° | 35° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 68° | 49° | 40° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 57° | 48° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 60° | 51° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 53° | 41° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 41° | 36° | 74° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 33° | 13° | 58° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 39° | 29° | -5° | 53° | 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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