BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Bryden Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,390 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Chase
- Activities
- Angling, Picnicking, Hiking, 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
There is a short trail into two fishing lakes in the Ptarmigan Hills; Bryden Lake and Pement Lake. Both lakes have small campsites on their western shores. Only trail access to both lakes.
Trail access only. User-maintained site with no regular servicing. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings. First come, first served.
Getting there: Follow Hwy. 1 for 13 km west of Salmon Arm, or 13 km east of Sorrento and turn west onto Tappen Valley Rd. After approx. 4 km turn left/west onto Skimikin Lake Rd, then travel for 6.1km to Skimikin Lake. Continue 0.6 km west of Skimikin Lake and turn left/south onto China Valley Rd. Travel approx. 14.6 km and keep right at the junction with #180 Charcoal creek Forest Service Rd. 4 km further, turn right immediately after a switchback over a small creek. Continue 2.2 km to the parking area. Follow the trail east for approx. 2 km to Pement Lake on the right fork, and another 1.5 km on the left fork to Bryden Lake
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 17° | -13° | 37° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 15° | -10° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 22° | 6° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 26° | 16° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 37° | 26° | 77° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 61° | 41° | 30° | 78° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 50° | 39° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 73° | 52° | 42° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 60° | 45° | 33° | 77° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 45° | 32° | 26° | 61° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 33° | 25° | 11° | 45° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 29° | 23° | -8° | 38° | 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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