CampHostJobsTorkelson Lake Recreation Site
Near Smithers, 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 Torkelson Lake
This forested and grassy site has five campsites and a small boat launch situated near Torkelson Lake, campsites are set back from the lake and not on the lake shore. The site has abundant, lush understory and wildlife. A popular site for anglers and hunters in the fall. Access road to the site can be rough with muddy/pothole sections that may not be suitable for RV's/trailers. The road is often busy with logging traffic, a VHF radio with Resource Road channels is recommended for travel here. The site is user maintained, please pack out what you pack in!
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
- 5 campsites
- Upkeep
- User maintained (pack out what you bring in)
- Access
- Road: 2 Wheel Drive
- Nearest town
- Smithers, British Columbia
- District
- Nadina-Skeena (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
- Established
- 1990
- Location
- 55.10154, -126.68378
- Site ID
- REC5865
Activities
More activities are listed on the official page.
Facilities
More facilities are listed on the official page.
Getting there
From Smithers, follow Highway 16 east to Babine Lake Road. Follow Babine Lake Road for approx. 54 km to the Nilkitkwa Rd. Follow the Nilkitkwa Road north for 18 km and turn left or west onto the 418 Road and follow it for approx. 1.2 km to a turn off on your left where you will find the site 400 meters down the road near the lake.
Links
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
- Morin Lake 14 km, 3 campsites
- Doris Lake 18 km, 4 campsites
- Tanglechain Lake 19 km, 4 campsites
- Chapman Lake 21 km, 11 campsites
- Harold Price Snowmobile Cabin 26 km
- Old Fort 27 km, 5 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.