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Boot Lake Rec Site

British Columbia
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Free Camping

About this campsite

Boot Lake Recreation Site near Merritt offers free, rustic camping with four sites, basic facilities, a boat launch, and rough access for high-clearance vehicles.

Boot Lake Recreation Site is a free, first-come, first-served provincial recreation site near Merritt in British Columbia's Interior. Located at approximately 1,485 metres elevation on the southeastern shore of Boot Lake, this rustic site offers four camping spots with picnic tables and primitive toilets. Access via Highway 97C at the Elkhart Lodge Interchange is very rough and best suited to tents, truck campers, and high-clearance vehicles rather than RVs or large trailers. A boat launch serves anglers and paddlers exploring the lake. The site is popular with hunters and backcountry campers seeking a rugged outdoor experience.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Location

Common questions about Boot Lake Rec Site

Is Boot Lake Rec Site free to camp at?

We have Boot Lake Rec Site in BC recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Boot Lake Rec Site have?

Boot Lake Rec Site has free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Boot Lake Rec Site online?

We hold no online booking link for Boot Lake Rec Site, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Boot Lake Rec Site?

Boot Lake Rec Site sits in BC. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Boot Lake Rec Site

Facilities recorded for Boot Lake Rec Site
FacilityOn site
Free CampingYes

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Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator
Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage
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Boot Lake Rec Site

Free · no booking needed