BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Carnes Creek
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 44
- Hookups
- 44 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $18 CAD per night, May 1, 2026–Oct 15, 2026
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,877 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Revelstoke
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Swimming & bathing, Beach activities, Picnicking, Viewing, Camping
About
The Carnes Creek campground is a large campground sitting on the shores of Lake Revelstoke. The Recreation site is made up of two sites. The southern site (36 km from the Trans Canada on Highway 23N) contains 26 sites, a small day use area, and a boat launch. The northern site (another 3 km north) contains 18 sites and has a small boat launch.
It is maintained by a partnership agreement with Miken and Kelly Rienks. A $18 camping fee per day ($9.00 for disabled and seniors) will apply from May 1 to October 15.
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, parking. First come, first served.
Getting there: The site is located 36 and 39 km north of Revelstoke on Highway 23 North.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 26° | -16° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 24° | -10° | 45° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 31° | 6° | 61° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 48° | 36° | 18° | 64° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 45° | 33° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 65° | 51° | 38° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 60° | 50° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 61° | 48° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 53° | 41° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 49° | 40° | 30° | 72° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 33° | 12° | 53° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 34° | 26° | -5° | 45° | 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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