BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Thunder Creek
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 2
- Hookups
- 2 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,074 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Tumbler Ridge
- Activities
- Four wheel driving, 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
The site is small with 2 camp pads. The site is tranquil and offers serenity.
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, tent pads. First come, first served.
Getting there: **Caution** the access road into the Thunder Creek Recreation Site can be wet during spring/fall. From Dawson Creek, drive 30 km to Hwy 52/Boundary Road; continue on for another 65 km to the Recreation Site Turn off. The site is 2 km from the Hwy.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 13° | -32° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 7° | -25° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 19° | -18° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 27° | 8° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 38° | 29° | 85° | 4 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 46° | 37° | 77° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 68° | 51° | 44° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 69° | 51° | 42° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 60° | 43° | 17° | 77° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 46° | 32° | 14° | 70° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 33° | 25° | -13° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 25° | 13° | -31° | 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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