CampHostJobsHarmon 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 Harmon Lake
CASH ONLY - This site has been recently improved (June 2017)to reduce the conflict between public recreationalists and range cattle. The entire camping site is now enclosed with new fencing and cattle guards.
A New 36' floating dock has been installed at the boat launch to improve access to the lake and provide additional shoreline fishing opportunities.
This wonderful campsite has all sizes of gravelled camping pads so motorhomes to tents can be accommodated and has a great well developed boat launch and parking area. Horse shoe pits are also on site. A great family environment with a 24 - 7 site host.
Located in the beautiful Kane Valley, this very popular recreation site is used by all types of outdoor recreationalists. The nearby Harmon Lake Forest Interpretive Trail allows hikers to walk on the southeast side of Harmon Lake and learn about forestry and wildlife. The adjacent 50+ kilometres of the Kane Valley cross country ski trails can also be explored all year round. On occasion there are weekend interpretive shows at the outdoor amphitheatre.
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
- 32 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
- 1999
- Location
- 49.97339, -120.69974
- Site ID
- REC1715
Activities
More activities are listed on the official page.
Facilities
More facilities are listed on the official page.
Getting there
Located about a 20 minute drive south of Merritt. Drive 17.5 kilometres south along highway 5A on your way to Kelowna. Turn right onto the Kane Valley Road (highways maintained gravel road) and drive for 9 km until you see the site sign. Turn left and drive 300 metres to the site. There are large highway signs to indicate where to turn off.
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 Harmon Lake:
- Campground Host, Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park Shuswap Adams Parks Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 59 km away
- Park Host, Sasquatch / Chilliwack Lake / Birkenhead Lake Sea to Sky Park Services Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 100 km away
- Park Host, South Okanagan & Boundary Provincial Parks Quality Recreation Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 114 km away
Nearby recreation sites
- Kane Lake 0 km, 23 campsites
- Harmon Lake Forest Interpretive Trail Area 1 km
- Kane Valley Cross Country Ski Parking Area 5 km
- Gwen Lake 6 km, 2 campsites
- Shea Lake 9 km, 10 campsites
- Iron Mountain Mtn Bike Trail Area 9 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.