CampHostJobsGlimpse Lake Southwest 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 Glimpse Lake Southwest
CASH ONLY - This site is located on the southwest side of Glimpse Lake. The site is located in a semi-open forest but is generally shady under spruce and fir trees. Although there is a rough cartop boat launch at this site, a better public boat launch can be found on the other side of the lake just before you enter the community. This recreation site is a popular location for fishermen, hunters and campers. For more information please contact the site operator at: [email protected]
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
- 8 campsites
- Camping fees
- Yes, fees are collected (see the description)
- Upkeep
- Maintained by an operator or contractor
- Access
- Road: 2 Wheel Drive
- Nearest town
- Merritt, British Columbia
- District
- Cascades (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
- Established
- 1980
- Location
- 50.2436, -120.28831
- Site ID
- REC1723
Activities
More activities are listed on the official page.
Facilities
More facilities are listed on the official page.
Getting there
From Merritt, the best way to get to Glimpse Lake is to travel east along Highway 5A past Quilchena on Nicola Lake. Exit onto Douglas Lake Road and travel approximately 7 km until reaching the intersection with Lauder Rd just past the hydro station. Turn left on to Lauder Rd and travel approximately 14 km to get to the Glimpse Lake Southwest site. Turn right at the cattle guard.Follow this road in for a kilometre. Be careful as the road is a bit narrow in spots for longer rigs.
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 Glimpse Lake Southwest:
- Campground Host, Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park Shuswap Adams Parks Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 29 km away
- Park Host, South Okanagan & Boundary Provincial Parks Quality Recreation Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 120 km away
- Park Host, Sasquatch / Chilliwack Lake / Birkenhead Lake Sea to Sky Park Services Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 142 km away
Nearby recreation sites
- Glimpse Lake North 1 km, 17 campsites
- Peter Hope Lake North 7 km, 28 campsites
- Plateau Lake 9 km, 6 campsites
- Stump Lake 13 km, 16 campsites
- Dardanelles Lake 17 km, 4 campsites
- Beautiful Lake 24 km, 2 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.