Beautiful Lake

Beautiful Lake is a popular hunting destination in the fall, and is located on the outskirts of the Nicola Valley. It is at an elevation of +/- 1098 meters. There are a number of lakes in close proximity: Salmon Lake, Lavigure Lake, Sucker lake and Chapperon Lake.

From Hwy 97 in Westwold, head south on Douglas Lake Rd. At 27km, turn left onto Salmon River FSR. At 33km, stay right on Mowing Machine FSR. At 37.1km, the entrance to Beautiful Lake is on the right. Alternatively, a rougher access, from Vernon, on Hwy 97, turn south on Westside Road. Once at Evely Recreation Site, turn west onto the Sugar Loaf FSR for 6.2km and then onto the Whiteman Creek FSR for 32.6km heading westward. Then onto Mowing Machine FSR for 7.08km you will see an access road to the Beautiful Lake on the left.