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Saskum Lake
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Saskum Lake Recreation Site has a nice sandy beach at the site and is an ideal location for water activities such as canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Buy a fishing licence, read the regulations and view fish stocking reports HERE.
Please use the site responsibly. As per the Forest Recreation Regulations;Camping is limited to a maximum of 14 consecutive days per visit.No reserving or holding of campsites, no unoccupied trailers, tents, chairs, vehicles may save a site or reserve it for others. All sites are first come, first serve.Camping is only permitted in the designated camping spots.All dogs must be on a leash at all times (for all Kamloops Recreation Sites).
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Driving Directions
This site is located northeast of the community of Barriere. Travel along the Barriere Lakes Road to the junction with North Barriere Lake Forest Service Road. Travel along the North Barriere Lake Forest Service Road to the junction with Saskum Lake Forest Service Road (approximately 25 km). Turn onto the Saskum Lake Forest Service Road and travel a few kilometres to the Saskum Lake Recreation Site.
There is no longer access to the rec site via traveling south from Vavenby, the bridge north of the rec site has been removed.
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Road (4 wheel drive, 2 wheel drive, or motor home)