Gillis Lake West is a rustic BC Forest Service recreation site situated at the west end of Gillis Lake, near Kingsvale in the Nicola Valley west of Merritt. It is reached via Murray Lake Road at approximately 6. 3 km from the main junction.

The site sits at roughly 3,800 feet elevation and offers five primitive campsites shaded by trees, with picnic tables, an outhouse, and a boat launch. The access road is narrow, making the site best suited for tents, truck campers, and smaller trailers.

Larger rigs and fifth wheels will find maneuvering difficult. The lakefront setting provides a quiet wilderness experience, and the lake supports fishing.

A second, rougher access point exists at the east end of the lake, but the west end site is generally considered the easier and more established option.