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PUNTZI LAKE / Bendziny

OpenFreeSouth Cariboo - Chilcotin - Central CoastRecreation Site

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Facilities

🔥Fire Rings🚻Pit Toilets

Activities

🚤Boating

About

The Puntzi Lake recreation site is located on the southwest shore of Puntzi Lake, and is a popular camping, fishing, and swimming destination.

INDIGENOUS TERRITORY: Puntzi Lake is situated within the traditional and unceded territory of the Tsilhqot'in (pronounced "sil-ko-teen") Nation. The Tsilhqot'in name for this area is "Bendziny" (pronounced "Bend-zee"). It is also sometimes referred to as "Bendziny Biny." Source: Tsilhqot'in National Government.

Driving Directions

From Alexis Creek, travel west on Hwy 20 for approximately 60 km to Chilanko Forks and turn right/north onto Puntzi Lake Road. Travel 6.3 km and turn right to access the recreation site.

Access

Road (4 wheel drive, 2 wheel drive, or motor home)