Boss Lake Recreation Site
Near Merritt, British Columbia, Canada
Who runs this site
Operated by F.H. Forestry Ltd. under a partnership agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC.
About Boss Lake
CASH ONLY SITE Located in the Voght Valley south of Merritt, the semi-open recreation site is a very popular destination for camping, fishing and boating. The site is RV accessible and will accommodate rigs of any size. There is a boat launch located on the north end and the lake has two docks to tie your boats to or to fish from. 4 distinct camping areas surround this popular lake. If you have specific questions regarding the site please email the site operator at:
The fees for services are determined based on a detailed analysis of historical seasonal weather patterns. Site operators possess the flexibility to modify the specific dates for fee collections, allowing for adjustments within the established parameters. This adaptability is particularly important, as it enables them to respond effectively to varying weather conditions that may impact operations.
- Type
- Recreation site
- Campsites
- 43 campsites
- Camping fees
- Yes, fees are collected (see the description)
- Upkeep
- Maintained by an operator or contractor
- Access
- Road: Motorhome
- Nearest town
- Merritt, British Columbia
- District
- Cascades (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
- Established
- 1995
- Location
- 49.87546, -120.74133
- Site ID
- REC1714
Activities
More activities are listed on the official page.
Facilities
More facilities are listed on the official page.
Getting there
Access off Highway 97C: Exit highway onto Highway 5A towards Princeton for 8 km then turn right onto the Coalmont Road for 11km, then turn right onto Voght Valley Road (gravel). Follow this road until you come to Boss Lake.
Access off Highway # 5 Exit highway at Coldwater (exit # 256), turn left on Coldwater road and drive for about 4 km, then turn right onto Kane Valley Road (gravel) and drive about 10 km, then turn right onto Voght Valley Road (gravel) and continue on this road until you come to Boss Lake.
Official page at Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Host jobs
Hosts at BC recreation sites are hired by the site operator. BC also recruits live-in fee-site operators by request for proposals on BC Bid.
Host jobs near Boss Lake:
- Campground Host, Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park Shuswap Adams Parks Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 70 km away
- Park Host, Sasquatch / Chilliwack Lake / Birkenhead Lake Sea to Sky Park Services Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 90 km away
- Park Host, South Okanagan & Boundary Provincial Parks Quality Recreation Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 110 km away
Nearby recreation sites
- Tahla Lake 1 km, 5 campsites
- Davis Lake 2 km, 46 campsites
- Shea Lake 3 km, 10 campsites
- Brookmere Parking Lot 11 km
- Harmon Lake Forest Interpretive Trail Area 11 km
- Harmon Lake 11 km, 32 campsites
Information from Recreation Sites and Trails BC open data (BC Data Catalogue, Open Government Licence – British Columbia), retrieved 2026-10-09. Conditions change: check the official page before you travel. CampHostJobs is not affiliated with the Government of British Columbia.