BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Eastern Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 3
- Hookups
- 3 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,907 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Houston
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Canoeing, Camping
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
Site map
The imagery of the campground. Press and hold the map to drop your own pins and notes; the operator publishes no site points here. Your ratings, notes, pins and photos are kept with the campground on your Saved list, the same list the camping map and the drive page keep.
Site map · loading…
About
A small, forested, 3-unit, user maintained campsite on a beautiful small lake, with a gravel boat launch. For anglers, there are rainbow trout in the lake.
If you intend to fish, please be sure to purchase a fishing licence and consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis for limits, special regulations and closures: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/freshwater-fishing/region_6_skeena.pdf
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: boat launch, toilets, picnic tables, dock, fire rings. First come, first served.
Getting there: Travel South from Southbank for 18.3 km on Keefe's Landing Road. At the fork, continue west down the Keefe's Landing Road for another 20.7 km. Turn right on the Ootsa Nadina Road and travel for ~23.2 km, then turn right and head 600 m north to reach the site. Can also be accessed from Houston via Morice-Owen, Owen-East, Ootsa-Nadina.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 17° | -28° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 14° | -18° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 35° | 21° | -6° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 27° | 10° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 53° | 36° | 30° | 81° | 5 of 11 |
| June | 58° | 42° | 36° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 64° | 48° | 41° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 68° | 51° | 43° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 59° | 45° | 32° | 76° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 43° | 34° | 26° | 61° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 35° | 28° | 13° | 42° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 29° | 20° | -9° | 37° | 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Lund Lake · BC Recreation Sites · 1 mi · 3 sites
- Noralee East · BC Recreation Sites · 8 mi · 9 sites
- Noralee West · BC Recreation Sites · 8 mi · 4 sites
- Francois West · BC Recreation Sites · 8 mi · 3 sites
- Colleymount · BC Recreation Sites · 13 mi · 5 sites
All public campgrounds in British Columbia · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-10. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.