BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Francis Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 5
- Hookups
- 5 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,680 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Prince George
- Activities
- Angling, Canoeing, Swimming & bathing, Picnicking, Nature study, 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.
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About
This site is situated in an open landing next to Francis Lake and offers the basic amenities of 2 pit toilets, tables and fire rings. This site is easily accessible by 2 wheel drive vehicles and has an undeveloped boat launch for small boats/canoes. Due to the proximity to Prince George, this is a very popular site that sees heavy use throughout the snow-free seasons.
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: Travel 17kms south of Prince George (Hwy 97) and turn left on to the Willow Cale FSR (112.5km). Turn right at the T-junction at 121km. The site is a left hand turn at 134km on the Willow Cale FSR.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 20° | -44° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 15° | -26° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 24° | -7° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 29° | 7° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 41° | 31° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 46° | 39° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 69° | 52° | 44° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 71° | 53° | 45° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 62° | 45° | 26° | 78° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 48° | 34° | 22° | 69° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 36° | 28° | -2° | 50° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 17° | -25° | 44° | 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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