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Calling Lake (Merritt)
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.
Fire Bans and Restrictions:
Link
Interactive Map:
Link
Maps, Documents And Images
Site Images:
Calling Lake cartop boat launch
Calling Lake 5
dock (2)
Calling Lake 6
Calling Lake entrance sign