BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Cariboo Island North
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 2
- Hookups
- 2 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,379 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Horsefly
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Beach activities
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
Beautifull beach sites located on large island in the middle of Quesnel Lake. Located on the Northern tip of the island with amazing views of the Cariboo Mtns and the North Arm of Quesnel Lake.
Boat access only, via various launches including Abbott Creek, Horsefly Bay, Likely
Caution, shallow waters close to the island and sudden severe windstorms.
Boat-in 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: Boat access only, via various launches including Abbott Creek, Horsefly Bay, Likely Use caution while on Quesnel Lake, storms can appear quickly and can be fierce
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 21° | -28° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 29° | 19° | -17° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 27° | 0° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 30° | 14° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 41° | 32° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 66° | 46° | 37° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 73° | 52° | 44° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 54° | 45° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 65° | 47° | 36° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 49° | 36° | 25° | 69° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 30° | 16° | 49° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 23° | -14° | 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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