Spray Lakes West Campground
The spot
About this campsite
Spray Lakes West Campground stretches along the unpaved Smith-Dorrien Trail (Hwy 742), offering rustic, shoreline camping with sweeping water and mountain views.
This unserviced first-come, first-served campground is extremely popular with overlanders, paddleboarders, windsurfers, and anglers.
Expect dusty gravel road access and wildlife corridor cautions — bear activity is frequent, so strict food storage protocols are enforced.
What makes it worth the drive
- First-come first-served
- Shoreline camping
- High-altitude reservoir
- Overland gravel access
- Windsurfing & SUP
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Moderate
Access
Price
$31.00 CAD
Season
May 15 – September 20
Elevation
1,700 m
Potable water
Not available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Not available
Boat launch
Available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Not available
Sani-dump
Not available
Hand pump water
On site
Fire pits
On site
Bear-proof bins
On site
Community reviews
Aug 2024
Super clean vault toilets, amazing mountain reflection on the reservoir. The gravel road up is rough but well worth the drive.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Spray Lakes West Campground is unreliable.
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