BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Gilnockie Creek
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 3
- Hookups
- 3 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,396 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Cranbrook
- Activities
- Angling, Viewing, 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
Located in an open meadow. The restored Forest Service cabin burned in forest fires in 2017.
Road access. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, shelter. First come, first served.
Getting there: After the Bailey Bridge over the Lake Koocanusa, take the second road to the left (west). Follow the Caven Creek Forest Service Road where the road forks at Bloom Creek/Yahk River FSR. Follow until approximately the 67km marker.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 22° | -26° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 32° | 19° | -19° | 44° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 28° | -4° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 32° | 11° | 64° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 40° | 32° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 68° | 48° | 37° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 59° | 45° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 58° | 49° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 51° | 36° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 38° | 28° | 71° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 30° | 3° | 55° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 25° | -6° | 43° | 9 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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