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wells gray - mahood lake

wells gray - mahood lake

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British Columbia · reservable

what to expect

Mahood Lake is a quiet 34 site destination campground for families and for fishing and is the only lake in Wells Gray that isn't glacier fed. It warms up enough for pleasant swimming! The campground is located at the southwestern tip of Wells Gray Park, accessed via 88 kms of paved and gravel roads from 100 Mile House and along the south shore of Canim Lake, or via 65 kms of gravel road from the Interlakes corner on Hwy #24, or across TFL 18 via logging roads from Clearwater.

the basics

drive from vancouver
5.3h · 399 km
drive from calgary
5.7h · 430 km
drive from edmonton
6.1h · 458 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

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common questions about wells gray - mahood lake

how far is wells gray - mahood lake from vancouver?
Wells Gray Provincial Park - Mahood Lake is 399 km from Vancouver — approximately a 5.3-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at wells gray - mahood lake?
Yes. Wells Gray Provincial Park - Mahood Lake is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at wells gray - mahood lake?
Peak season at Wells Gray Provincial Park - Mahood Lake aligns with swimmable months — Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of wells gray - mahood lake.

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