CampHostJobsOwen Lake Recreation Site
Near Houston, 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 Owen Lake
Near the town of Houston, at the northern tip of Owen Lake is a large, open grassy area mixed with some treed sites along the lake, providing space for 14 or more groups. There are incredible views of Nadina Mountain here where mountain goats can be spotted with binoculars or spotting scopes and a nearby trail leading into Nadina Mountain Park. There is a concrete/gravel boat launch (depending on water level) and land based dock, a small beach and nearby hiking trails. Be sure to check out Houston hikers website for ideas: https://houstonhikers.ca/. There are several species of fish in the lake and it can be a popular spot in spring and fall for fishing/hunting. Due to the large amount of grass/vegetation and natural food sources, bears tend to frequent the site. Please be bear aware, keep your camp free of garbage/fish/food scents etc. The road is often busy with logging traffic, a VHF radio with Resource Road channels is recommended for travel here.
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
- 12 campsites
- Upkeep
- Maintained by an operator or contractor
- Access
- Road: Motorhome
- Nearest town
- Houston, British Columbia
- District
- Nadina-Skeena (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
- Established
- 1981
- Location
- 54.11461, -126.7596
- Site ID
- REC0534
Activities
More activities are listed on the official page.
Facilities
More facilities are listed on the official page.
Getting there
Near Houston, from Hwy 16 turn onto Morice River FSR and proceed for approximately 39 km. Site access road is on the right hand side of the Morice Owen FSR (Morice River FSR changes to Morice Owen FSR at about 29km) and is marked with a 3 blade sign.
Links
- houstonhikers.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
- OWEN HILL (Owen Lookout Cabin) 11 km
- Owen Flats "A" & "B" 13 km, 7 campsites
- Owen Hat 14 km
- Poplar Lake 18 km, 7 campsites
- Parrott Lake 18 km, 7 campsites
- Aspen 20 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.