BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Helena Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 15
- Hookups
- 15 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $12 CAD per night, May 1, 2026–Oct 31, 2026
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,156 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- 100 Mile House
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, 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
Located on the northern shore of Helena Lake, the recreation site is a popular location for fishing, boating and camping. The site is motorhome accessible. Many of the campsites and facilities are accessible for those with mobility challenges. A new fishing dock was added in the summer of 2022, thanks to the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: boat launch, toilets, picnic tables, wheelchair-accessible toilet, fire rings. First come, first served.
Getting there: Located southwest of Lac La Hache. Access is off the Wright Station Road. Travel 5 km down the Wright Station Road and turn left onto the Tatton-Canama Forest Service Road. Travel 2.9 km and turn right onto the Tatton-Helena Forest Service Road. Travel another 3.5 km to the Helena Lake Recreation Site.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 20° | -33° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 15° | -25° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 25° | -5° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 30° | 17° | 67° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 42° | 32° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 65° | 46° | 38° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 75° | 54° | 45° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 54° | 42° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 64° | 47° | 32° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 49° | 35° | 26° | 67° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 28° | 8° | 51° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 32° | 22° | -22° | 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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