CampHostJobsTakysie Lake Recreation Site
Near Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada
The site is open but a warning is in place for toxic cyanobacteria in the lake, also known as a blue-green algae bloom.
Report algae blooms to: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/water/water-quality/algae-watch
Alert issued by the Office of the Chief Veterinarian.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/animals-and-crops/animal-health/office-of-the-chief-veterinarian/current-disease-alerts-and-events#cyanobacteria
Who runs this site
Operated by Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society under a partnership agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC.
About Takysie Lake
This popular 11 unit open campsite sits beside Takysie Lake. There are two sites 500 meters apart, signed A and B. Site A offers 8 sites while Site B has two. The lake is known for great fishing. There is a gravel boat launch available. Rainbow trout are the predominant target species for anglers 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
- 11 campsites
- Upkeep
- Maintained by an operator or contractor
- Access
- Road: Motorhome
- Nearest town
- Burns Lake, British Columbia
- District
- Nadina-Skeena (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
- Established
- 1981
- Location
- 53.89669, -125.86844
- Site ID
- REC0543
Activities
More activities are listed on the official page.
Facilities
More facilities are listed on the official page.
Getting there
From Hwy 16 in Burns Lake, take Hwy 35 south to the ferry across Francois Lake (be sure to check schedules for Francois Lake ferry). Travel South from Southbank Ferry Landing for 18.3 km on Keefe's Landing Road. At the fork, continue south down the Eakin Settlement Road for 3.2 km, then turn left on Takysie Pit Road to reach Takysie Lake.
Links
- www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/freshwater-fishing/region_6_skeena.pdf
- www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/water/water-quality/algae-watch
- www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/animals-and-crops/animal-health/office-of-the-chief-veterinarian/current-disease-alerts-and-events#cyanobacteria
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
- Ootsa Landing 16 km, 3 campsites
- Indian Bay 16 km, 7 campsites
- McClure Pit 18 km, 7 campsites
- Government Point 18 km, 5 campsites
- Uncha Lake 19 km, 9 campsites
- Nourse/ Allin Creek Trail 19 km, 1 campsite
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.