BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Abbott Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 3
- Hookups
- 3 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,859 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Merritt
- Activities
- Angling, 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.
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About
This small 3 vehicle somehwhat remote recreation site is located in a semi open area on the north east side of Abbott Lake and is popular for fishing and boating. The camping spots are suitable for small truck campers and tenters and not for anything towed due to the rough access.
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings. First come, first served.
Getting there: Located northwest of Merritt, acccess is via the Tyner Lake Forest Service Road. Access is by 4 x 4 drive vehicle.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 17° | -21° | 34° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 29° | 15° | -17° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 35° | 21° | -1° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 40° | 26° | 18° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 36° | 21° | 78° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 58° | 39° | 30° | 77° | 2 of 11 |
| July | 71° | 47° | 38° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 50° | 40° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 60° | 42° | 31° | 78° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 44° | 30° | 25° | 64° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 33° | 23° | 5° | 47° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 29° | 19° | -14° | 43° | 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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