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Spillman Beaches Marine Site

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We have kayaked across Adams Lake to Spillman Beaches Marine Site several times, camping at the water-access-only campground.    There are some short trails to hike, beaches to explore, and shoreline to paddle.   Best access for launching a canoe or kayak is from the west side from unofficial side roads heading down to the lake,  or any of the  Recreation Sites along the lake.   Brennan Creek Rec Site was the closest, but it has been permanently closed due to geotechnical reports of land stability.

For kayakers it is probably best to arrive at non-prime times.   There are several designated sites for a tent, but we have also camped on the beach.   There are no facilities provided so we need to bring in and take out our camping gear and garbage.

Adams Lake can be a windy lake so it is best to check the forecasts before departing.    It is a beautiful lake, best enjoyed at quiet times.   Shared here are some photos taken on a couple of trips to the site.    Captions are provided on the Google Photos album (link), but the images are also embedded here as a slideshow:

Surrey and Sussex Lakes

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The Surrey Lake Forest Service Road starts as a turn off the Meadow Creek Road (between Lac le Jeune and Logan Lake).    It is a gravel road bearing south, climbing up through the forest.     After 7 km it passes under the Coquihalla Highway.     It provides access to several lakes in the area – Surrey Lake, Frogmoore Lake, and Sussex Lake.   The Surrey Lake … Continue reading →

Paska Lake

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On a mid-May day with changeable weather I drove up the Lac le Jeune Road as it rained, but emerged into drier weather past Lac le Jeune.    From the start of the road to Logan Lake (Meadow Creek Rd.) to the turnoff is about 8 km and the lake is 8.5 km up the Paska Lake Road (paved).   I used the boat launch at the … Continue reading →

Paul Lake West Paddle

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On a sunny and mild April day the main gate to Paul Lake Provincial Park was closed, but the lake can be accessed from the west end of the lake.    A hand launch site is located next to the trailhead into the park.    I paddled up the lake along the north shoreline past Gibraltar Rock, then back on the same shore for a 5 … Continue reading →

Trapp Lake North Kayaking

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On a mild day with calm conditions, I drove down Highway 5A South to Trapp Lake for a second day of paddling, this time around the north end of the lake.   Trapp Lake is a good spot for early spring paddling since the lake is ice-free early and there is some protection from seasonal winds.     This lake is a muddy, alkaline lake though so it … Continue reading →

Early Kayaking on Jacko Lake

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At the end of March some of the lower elevation lakes became ice-free.    Some of the larger valley-bottom lakes had been clear for a few weeks, but large lakes and strong winds are not a good combination in cool temperatures, so I paddled on the river instead.     On a cool (2º ) morning there was a steady breeze our of the east, but I … Continue reading →

Late Season Kayaking

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Mild November weather has allowed dedicated paddlers an opportunity to extend the 2025 kayaking season on the water.   As long as the temperature is 2ºC or higher and the wind is 10 km/h or less, the day will be okay for paddling.    Since it is colder up in the high plateau hills, lower level lakes and the rivers are a better choice.   I find that … Continue reading →

End of the Paddling Season

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At the end of the paddling season, things began to change.    The weather became cool, a series of storms came through the Interior, and I caught a cold.    From the 78th day of paddling to the 79th day, there was a gap of a week, then the week after, another gap.   In 2024, the last day of kayaking was Nov. 4th.   Once I have … Continue reading →