BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Cariboo Island South
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, Hiking
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
These two small campsites located on the South tip of Cariboo Island make for a perfect destination for canoes and kayaks. The campsites are level, right along the beach.
If adventurous you can follow a primitive hiking trail along the island shore to the Cariboo Island North Campsite
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; Likely, Abbott Creek, Horsefly Bay Caution, Quesnel Lake can develop severe storms very quickly, use caution while on the lake.
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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Cariboo Island North · BC Recreation Sites · 1 mi · 2 sites
- Horsefly Bay · BC Recreation Sites · 2 mi · 2 sites
- Winkley Creek · BC Recreation Sites · 2 mi · 9 sites
- Mitchell Bay · BC Recreation Sites · 4 mi · 4 sites
- Boswell Lake · BC Recreation Sites · 5 mi · 2 sites
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