BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Mitchell Bay
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 4
- Hookups
- 4 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,454 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Likely
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Kayaking, 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
Large open grassy sites situated on the banks of Quesnel Lake. Loads of room to turn around and set up camp, with only a short step down to the lake.
The boat launch approach is long and steep; a 4x4 may be required.
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: boat launch, toilets, picnic tables, fire rings. First come, first served.
Getting there: From Horsefly, follow the Mitchell Bay Road, then turn on to the Ditch Road. Follow this for a few kilometers and the entrance to the Rec site will be off the corner to the right.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 21° | -30° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 18° | -19° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 27° | 0° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 30° | 15° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 41° | 33° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 65° | 46° | 38° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 73° | 52° | 43° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 54° | 45° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 64° | 46° | 35° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 49° | 36° | 25° | 69° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 29° | 14° | 49° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 22° | -16° | 44° | 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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