Cartwright Lake (Invermere)

Site Description: The most popular and largest of the 'Cartwright Lakes'. The lake is over one kilometre long with a shoreline of mature pine and fir. It's deep and cold, but swimming is possible. There are two main campsites - Cartwright West and Cartwright North. Both are busy throughout the summer camping season. Check for altered fishing regulations.

Driving Directions: Car accessible, about 24 kilometres west of Brisco (Highway 95). Drive west on Bugaboo Forest Service Road and turn south at km 1.5 onto Leadqueen Forest Service Road for 6 kilometres. Alternate Route: 55 kilometres north of Invermere via Westside and Leadqueen road. Turn west at km 41.5 junction. Use caution due to logging truck traffic. Note: Separate roads access the north and west campsites. Boat engine power restriction of 7 kW.