Helmer Lake Recreation Site

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Recreation Sites and Trails BC

This site may be free, but we couldn't confirm it. Check the official page before you go. Campground · Recreation Sites and Trails BC Status: closed: Site is Closed permanently at the original site location. A new site is currently under construction in conjunction with the new damn and spillway. It will be located on the South-East corner of... Helmer Lake is a popular destination for fishing, camping, and hunting during the spring, summer and fall months and is just a minute drives off the Coquihalla Highway. In the winter months, the recreation site can be popular for snowmobiling on the nearby user maintained and unmarked Swakum Mountain Snowmobile Trails. This sunny campsite is located at the south end of the lake and can accomodate large and small camping rigs. Getting there: From Merritt, travel north 24 kms on the Coquihalla Highway (Hwy#5). Exit at the Helmer Interchange (Exit# 315 ). Travel west, and turn onto the gravel road and pass through an open gate. Follow signs to the lake. The lake and campsite are approximately 1 km from the highway exit. Official page: https://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/search/search-result.aspx?site=REC1839&type=Site Source: Recreation Sites and Trails BC. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.