CampHostJobsDennis Lake Recreation Site
Near Smithers, British Columbia, Canada
Who runs this site
No operator is listed in BC government records. The site may be maintained by a government contractor or by its users.
About Dennis Lake
This compact, forested site offers 3 tent sites and good access to the lake, small boat launch & dock. Located near the town of Smithers with fantastic mountain views and access to several other hiking trails nearby. Be sure to look up Bulkley Valley Backpackers website for ideas: https://www.bvbackpackers.ca/. In the lake there are several fish species with cutthroat trout being the predominant catchable species, please consult BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis for more information. Dennis Lake was featured in the 2023 Netflix film 'The Mother' starring Jennifer Lopez.
Please be sure to purchase a fishing licence and consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis for limits, special regulations and closures: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/freshwater-fishing/region_6_skeena.pdf
- Type
- Recreation site
- Campsites
- 3 campsites
- Upkeep
- Maintained by an operator or contractor
- Access
- Road: 2 Wheel Drive
- Nearest town
- Smithers, British Columbia
- District
- Nadina-Skeena (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
- Established
- 1990
- Location
- 54.76762, -127.43902
- Site ID
- REC3533
Activities
More activities are listed on the official page.
Facilities
More facilities are listed on the official page.
Getting there
Take the Hudson Bay Mountain Road from Smithers to approximately 12km. Turn onto the McDonnell Lake Road and travel another 13 km. The access road to the site will be on your left hand side and is marked with a 3 blade sign.
Links
- bvbackpackers.ca
- www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/freshwater-fishing/region_6_skeena.pdf
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.
Nearby recreation sites
- Old Microwave Cabin 9 km
- Piper Down 11 km
- John Emmerson Cabin 11 km
- Twin Falls 12 km, 5 campsites
- Hankin Warming Hut 13 km
- Goldeneye Lake 15 km
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.