BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Susan Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 3
- Hookups
- 3 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,020 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Golden
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Canoeing, Beach activities, Picnicking, Trail bike riding - motorized, 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 Susan Lake recreation site is a small open site that overlooks Susan Lake. There is a small dock and a car top boat launch.
Road access. User-maintained site with no regular servicing. Facilities on file: boat launch, toilets, picnic tables, dock, fire rings, parking. First come, first served.
Getting there: The turnoff for the site is at approximately 12 km on the Bush River Forest Service Road. From this junction, travel another 11 km to the site. The road to Susan Lake is fairly steep and can be rough, 4x4 recommended.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° | 12° | -29° | 32° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 22° | 11° | -22° | 35° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 33° | 19° | -8° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 37° | 25° | 6° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 48° | 32° | 25° | 71° | 8 of 11 |
| June | 56° | 40° | 31° | 72° | 2 of 11 |
| July | 67° | 49° | 38° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 67° | 49° | 39° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 56° | 42° | 29° | 71° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 38° | 28° | 15° | 56° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 26° | 18° | -2° | 41° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 18° | 10° | -27° | 32° | 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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