BC recreation sites / Kamloops

Canada Trail or route 3 campsites

Skmana Lake Trail Network

Near Chase, British Columbia, Canada

Who runs this site

Operated by Skmana Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Club under a partnership agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC.

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About Skmana Lake Trail Network

ALL DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES (for all Kamloops Recreation Sites.

This small rustic site, on the shore of Skmana Lake, provides land-based opportunities to explore the local trail network through non-motorized opportunities (hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing) and water opportunities via boat (including fishing on Skmana Lake).

Type
Trail or route
Campsites
3 campsites
Upkeep
Maintained by an operator or contractor
Access
Road: 2 Wheel Drive
Nearest town
Chase, British Columbia
District
Kamloops (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
Established
1991
Location
50.87269, -119.73769
Site ID
REC1943

Activities

More activities are listed on the official page.

Facilities

Getting there

Located north of Chase, this site is best accessed using the Loakin-Bear Creek Forest Service Road (FSR) near Chase. The overall distance from Chase to Skmana Lake is approximately 16km.

Leave Chase, travelling southwest along the Kamloops Shuswap Road (on the west side of the South Thompson River). Watch for the turn-off to Loakin-Bear Creek FSR on your right (approximately 4 km from the bridge that crosses the South Thompson River). Travel along the Loakin-Bear Creek FSR for approximately 10 km, then turn onto the Skmana Lake FSR and travel for less than 1km until arriving at the recreation site.

Directions in Google Maps

Official page at Recreation Sites and Trails BC

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