Big Ok Lake (Island Lake)
The Big OK (Island Lake) recreation site is managed as a rustic experience. The campsite itself is also very rocky, making it hard to maneuver larger camping units throughout the site.In an effort to keep the site safe and open to public use, hazardous pine beetle infected trees have been repeatedly removed. As a result, the site is now very open and prone to the wind.Found at an elevation of 1504 m, the recreation site is a popular fly-fishing destination, and the lake provides world class fly fishing. Check the BC Freshwater Sportsfishing Synopsis for current regulations at this lake.
Addr.: Effective July 3, 2012 the traditional access route to this site via the property of the Highland Valley Copper Mine will no longer be available. Once you have exited the Logan Lake to Ashcroft highway near the west end of mine follow the road until you see the turn off marked Laura Lake. Turn right onto Laura Lakes Road and continue on for about 7 km. Turn left here. This turnoff is near Laura Lakes. Follow this road to the 14 km mark to Calling Lake. From Calling Lake proceed north for about 5 km and then turn left which will bring you to the northeast end of the lake where the recreation site is located. A 4X4 truck is highly recommended. Merritt, BC
Number of Sites: 7
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Lat: 50.4845861
Lon: -121.1193016