BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Hobson Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 2
- Hookups
- 2 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,982 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Vanderhoof
- Activities
- Angling, Hiking, Camping
About
Warning - Campsite is experiencing flooding due to high water table- Use is not recommended.
A narrow winding road leads to this lake named after cowboy author Rich Hobson, Suitable for small cartop or canoe only. No trailer boat launching. Please observe posted angling restrictions.
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, litter barrels. First come, first served.
Getting there: Drive south on the Kluskus Forest Service Road to 73.5 km, turn right (west) on the Natulkuz-500 Road and drive a further 9.1 kms. Turn right (north) on the Kluskus-Hobson FSR and go a further 2.8 kms to site.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 19° | -32° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 15° | -27° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 22° | -8° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 28° | 11° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 39° | 29° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 61° | 43° | 37° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 67° | 50° | 43° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 70° | 52° | 44° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 61° | 45° | 28° | 77° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 45° | 34° | 27° | 67° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 36° | 27° | 10° | 46° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 18° | -15° | 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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