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Calling Lake (Merritt)

FishingBoat LaunchCamping
  • Rec Site #:REC6686
  • Type:Maintained to Standard
  • Fees:None
  • Campsites:4
  • Access:Road
  • Activities:Camping
    Fishing
  • Facilities:Boat Launch
    Tables
    Toilets
  • Site Operator:Unknown

Description And Directions

  • Site Description: The recreation site is popular for fishing, camping, and hunting activities. This site is often used as a base camp for fishermen wishing to fish the nearby Big Ok (Island Lake). The road access has changed effective July 3, 2012 and can be rough at times.

  • Driving Directions: On July 3, 2012 the traditional access route to this site via through the Highland Valley Copper Mine is no longer available. Once you have exited the Logan Lake to Ashcroft highway(97D)near the west end of mine follow the road until you see the turn off to Laura Lake. Turn right and continue for 7 km and turn left. Follow this road to the 14 km mark to Calling Lake. From Merritt travel west on Hwy 8 and turn right on Aberdeen Rd. which becomes the Pimainus FSR. Turn right at 35.7 km on to Calling FSR, at 43.5 km take a right, approx. 500m to lake.

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