Canada Recreation site 2 campsites

Knapp Lake Recreation Site

Near Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada

Who runs this site

Operated by Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society under a partnership agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC.

About Knapp Lake

Knapp Lake is a small, 2-unit site accessed off the Binta-Cheslatta FSR. It sits atop a forested bench overlooking Knapp Lake. The site is popular with anglers and hunters. A gravel boat launch is provided. The access road is narrow and rough vehicle with high clearance is recommended and access may be prohibitive for RV's/Trailers. There are several species of fish available in Knapp Lake for anglers.

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: 2 campsites
Upkeep: User maintained (pack out what you bring in)
Access: Road: 4 Wheel Drive; Trail: Multi-Use
Nearest town: Burns Lake, British Columbia
District: Nadina-Skeena (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
Established: 1981
Location: 53.80607, -125.34697
Site ID: REC0551

Activities

Trail Bike Riding - Motorized
Canoeing
Boating

More activities are listed on the official page.

Facilities

Boat Launch - Cartop (Unimproved)
Toilet - Wood
Table - Log
Table - Wheelchair Accessible
Fire Ring
Sign - 3 Blade

More facilities are listed on the official page.

Getting there

Head east from the south side of the ferry landing on Francois Lake and follow Uncha Lake Road for 11.8 km. Turn right at Campbell and proceed for 4.7 kms. Just before the cattleguard turn right (NOT LEFT)onto Binta Road. Follow Binta Road east for ~10.4 km. At the 4-way junction, travel south for 22.0 km on the Binta South FSR, turning onto Mooney Road when you reach it. Proceed ~0.8 km along the Mooney then turn left. Basic address: 34km Binta-Cheslatta FSR.

Directions in Google Maps

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 Knapp Lake:

Campground Host, Whiskers Point Provincial Park Quartz Contracting (BC Parks operator), 198 km away

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Nearby recreation sites

Moose Lake 1 km, 1 campsite
BINTA LAKE South 8 km, 7 campsites
Trout Lake 9 km, 1 campsite
Meuoon Lake 14 km, 2 campsites
Binta Lake North 17 km, 8 campsites
Uncha Lake 19 km, 9 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.