CampHostJobsJohnson Lake Recreation Site
Near Barriere, British Columbia, Canada
Who runs this site
Operated by Adams Lake Indian Band under a partnership agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC.
About Johnson Lake
RST recognizes public interest in visiting the site and lake; however, increased use has led to overcrowding, misuse, and ongoing environmental impacts. Visitors should be aware of these issues and plan accordingly know before you go. Parking is very limited, the access road is rough and may not be suitable for all vehicles, and visitors are expected to pack out everything they bring in to help protect the area, as this is a user maintained site.
Watch for industrial traffic.
The recreation site is rustic with 2 pit toilets. There are only 12 campsites available on a first come - first serve basis. There is no running water or electricity.
We have many amazing sites in the Kamloops area and elsewhere in the province. Perhaps you would be interested in searching for another recreation site that is not overrun with people
To prevent environmental damage from improper boat launching, lock blocks have been installed to reinforce car-top boat launching access only.
There is a recommended engine power restriction of 7.5 kw (10 HP) on Johnson Lake.
Please use the site responsibly. As per the Forest Recreation Regulations;
Camping is limited to a maximum of 14 consecutive days per visit.
No reserving or holding of campsites, no unoccupied trailers, tents, chairs, vehicles may save a site or reserve it for others. All sites are first come, first serve.
Camping is only permitted in the designated camping spots.
All dogs must be on a leash at all times (for all Kamloops Recreation Sites).
Buy a fishing licence, read the regulations and view fish stocking reports HERE.
Interested in becoming a Johnson Lake Site Operator? Contact us here.
- Type
- Recreation site
- Campsites
- 12 campsites
- Upkeep
- Maintained by an operator or contractor
- Access
- Road: 2 Wheel Drive
- Nearest town
- Barriere, British Columbia
- District
- Kamloops (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
- Established
- 1991
- Location
- 51.15778, -119.7204
- Site ID
- REC1758
Activities
Facilities
Getting there
Access to Johnson Lake is from Agate Bay Road, 5km South of Barriere. Follow Agate Bay Road for 22km before turning left onto Minnova FSR. Once on Minnova FSR, travel for 19km on the single lane unpaved unmaintained resource road. Please note that the road has many potholes and a high-clearance 4X4 vehicle is recommended.
Links
Official page at Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Host jobs
Hosts at BC recreation sites are hired by the site operator. Ask the operator through their website.
Host jobs near Johnson Lake:
- Campground Host, Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park Shuswap Adams Parks Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 92 km away
- Campground Host, Green Lake Provincial Park Shuswap Adams Parks Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 106 km away
- Volunteer Park Hosts, Martha Creek, McDonald Creek and Blanket Creek Parks West Kootenay Park Management Inc. (BC Parks operator), 108 km away
Nearby recreation sites
- South Barriere Lake 7 km, 2 campsites
- Brennan Creek 8 km
- Skwaam Bay 10 km, 4 campsites
- East Barriere Lake 14 km, 16 campsites
- Honeymoon Bay 19 km, 12 campsites
- North Barriere Lake 22 km, 25 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.