BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Puntzi Lake / Bendziny
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 5
- Hookups
- 5 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,136 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Alexis Creek
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Beach activities, 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
The Puntzi Lake recreation site is located on the southwest shore of Puntzi Lake, and is a popular camping, fishing, and swimming destination.
INDIGENOUS TERRITORY: Puntzi Lake is situated within the traditional and unceded territory of the Tsilhqot'in (pronounced "sil-ko-teen") Nation. The Tsilhqot'in name for this area is "Bendziny" (pronounced "Bend-zee"). It is also sometimes referred to as "Bendziny Biny." Source: Tsilhqot'in National Government.
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 Alexis Creek, travel west on Hwy 20 for approximately 60 km to Chilanko Forks and turn right/north onto Puntzi Lake Road. Travel 6.3 km and turn right to access the recreation site.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 11° | -40° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 32° | 11° | -28° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 18° | -9° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 28° | 15° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 37° | 28° | 84° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 44° | 35° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 71° | 50° | 40° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 73° | 52° | 41° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 63° | 44° | 33° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 47° | 31° | 25° | 66° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 36° | 24° | 0° | 47° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 28° | 15° | -21° | 38° | 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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