BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Palmer Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 13
- Hookups
- 13 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,829 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Alexis Creek
- Activities
- Angling, Hiking, 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
Palmer Lake is a popular destination for fishing, particularly in early summer. The recreation site is situated at the northeast end of the lake. There are two camping areas; the main camping area and an overflow area that has 2 additional campsites. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout. Due to the rough four-wheel drive access, this recreation site is not suitable for low-clearance vehicles or trailers.
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 Williams Lake follow Hwy 20 west for approximately 67 km and turn right onto the Alex Graham - Palmer Lake Forest Service Road (1300 Road). Follow the 1300 Road for approximately 52.3 km and turn left onto the Alex Graham - Goering FSR (1700 Road). Travel 8.0km and turn right onto the access road. Rough, four-wheel drive access from this point. Travel 4.5 km to the first 2 overflow campsites, or continue another 0.9 km to the main site, which offers another 9 campsites.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 14° | -43° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 29° | 12° | -28° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 20° | -11° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 27° | 11° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 37° | 28° | 81° | 5 of 11 |
| June | 61° | 43° | 34° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 69° | 50° | 41° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 71° | 52° | 40° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 61° | 44° | 30° | 77° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 46° | 32° | 22° | 65° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 34° | 24° | -1° | 47° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 28° | 17° | -21° | 40° | 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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