Gypsum Lake West Recreation Site
Gypsum Lake West Recreation Site
Gypsum Lake West Recreation Site is a small, free campground situated on Gypsum Lake in the Thompson-Nicola region of British Columbia, southeast of Chataway Lake.
Sitting at roughly 1,459 metres (4,790 ft) elevation, the site offers three camping spots suited to tents, truck campers, and smaller trailers, with a maximum stay of 14 days.
Basic amenities include picnic tables and vault toilets, and a rough boat launch provides lake access for anglers and paddlers.
The site also serves as the trailhead for the Gypsum Mountain Hiking Trail, a 2 km non-motorized route climbing to a summit with views north toward Logan Lake. Access is via Highway 8 west from Merritt, then right on Aberdeen Road, continuing approximately 13.
5 km along the Skuhun-Pimainus Forest Service Road.
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