Jones Lake / Wahleach Reservoir Recreation Site
The spot
About this campsite
Jones Lake (Wahleach Reservoir) Recreation Site sits nestled in a dramatic high-elevation bowl surrounded by the craggy peaks of the Cheam Range near Laidlaw and Hope.
Managed in partnership between BC Hydro and Recreation Sites and Trails BC, the site offers two distinct camping areas (West Creek and Boulder Creek) with rustic lakeside sites, fire rings, and pit toilets.
The steep 9 km gravel Forest Service Road ascends over 500 vertical meters with loose gravel and switchbacks, requiring good brakes and high-clearance 4WD vehicles. It is extremely popular with rooftop tent overlanders, kayakers, and anglers targeting rainbow trout.
What makes it worth the drive
- Mount Cheam mountain reflections
- Subalpine reservoir shoreline
- Overland 4x4 road challenge
- Paddling & trout fishing
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Moderate
Access
Price
$15.00 CAD
Season
June 1 – October 15 (Weather dependent)
Elevation
620 m
Potable water
Not available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Not available
Boat launch
Available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Not available
Sani-dump
Not available
Fire pits
On site
Picnic tables
On site
Beach area
On site
Community reviews
Aug 2025
The view across the lake toward Mount Cheam is unmatched in the Fraser Valley. The FSR up is steep and rough, but my truck handled it fine.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Jones Lake / Wahleach Reservoir Recreation Site is unreliable.
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