CampHostJobsTahla Lake Recreation Site
Near Merritt, British Columbia, Canada
Who runs this site
Operated by F.H. Forestry Contracting under a partnership agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC.
About Tahla Lake
CASH ONLY SITE This small recreation site is popular with campers who like to fish, camp and ride motorized trail bikes and ATVs. The campsite is sunny and suitable for large trailers, motorhomes or fifth wheels. No boat launch to the lake so is best for kayaks, canoes or belly boats. A short boardwalk also located here leading to a picnic table and good view of the lake. If you have specific questions regarding the site please email the site operator at: [email protected]
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
- 5 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
- 1995
- Location
- 49.88047, -120.74473
- Site ID
- REC1822
Activities
More activities are listed on the official page.
Facilities
Getting there
Here are 2 possible directions to get to the Tahla Lake recreation site:
Access off Highway #97C: Exit highway onto Highway #5A towards Princeton, travel for 8 km and then turn right onto the Coalmont Road. Travel for 11 km and then turn right onto Voght Valley Road (gravel). Follow this road, passing by Davis Lake, then Boss Lake until you come to Tahla Lake, turn left and you are right there.
Access off Highway #5: Exit highway at Coldwater (exit # 256), turn left on Coldwater road and drive for about 4 km, then turn right onto Kane Valley Road (gravel) and drive about 10 km, then turn right onto Voght Valley Road (gravel) and continue on this road until you see the sign for Tahla Lake. Turn right and you are right there.
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 Tahla Lake:
- Campground Host, Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park Shuswap Adams Parks Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 69 km away
- Park Host, Sasquatch / Chilliwack Lake / Birkenhead Lake Sea to Sky Park Services Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 91 km away
- Park Host, South Okanagan & Boundary Provincial Parks Quality Recreation Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 110 km away
Nearby recreation sites
- Boss Lake 1 km, 43 campsites
- Shea Lake 2 km, 10 campsites
- Davis Lake 2 km, 46 campsites
- Harmon Lake Forest Interpretive Trail Area 11 km
- Harmon Lake 11 km, 32 campsites
- Brookmere Parking Lot 11 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.