Boot Lake Rec Site

British Columbia

Boot Lake Rec Site

British Columbia

At a glanceFree campsite

Free Camping

About this campsite

Boot Lake Recreation Site near Merritt offers free, rustic camping with four sites, basic facilities, a boat launch, and rough access for high-clearance vehicles.

Boot Lake Recreation Site is a free, first-come, first-served provincial recreation site near Merritt in British Columbia's Interior. Located at approximately 1,485 metres elevation on the southeastern shore of Boot Lake, this rustic site offers four camping spots with picnic tables and primitive toilets. Access via Highway 97C at the Elkhart Lodge Interchange is very rough and best suited to tents, truck campers, and high-clearance vehicles rather than RVs or large trailers. A boat launch serves anglers and paddlers exploring the lake. The site is popular with hunters and backcountry campers seeking a rugged outdoor experience.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Location

Boot Lake Rec Site•BC

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Common questions about Boot Lake Rec Site

Is Boot Lake Rec Site free to camp at?

Yes. Boot Lake Rec Site in BC is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: free camping.

What facilities does Boot Lake Rec Site have?

Boot Lake Rec Site has free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Boot Lake Rec Site online?

We hold no online booking link for Boot Lake Rec Site, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Boot Lake Rec Site?

Boot Lake Rec Site sits in BC. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Boot Lake Rec Site

Facilities recorded for Boot Lake Rec Site
Facility	On site
Free Camping	Yes

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