Bobtail Lake
About Bobtail Lake
Please Note the Large Boat Launch has been damaged by winter ice and may not be useable for larger boats on trailers. This recreation site is located in a scenic area along the shores of Bobtail Lake, nestled amongst open Douglas Fir forests. There are 3 separate sites within a 1 km stretch, and there is room for 17 camping parties between the 3 sites. The site offers the amenities of tables, fire rings, pit toilets and a concrete boat launch suitable for trailered boats. Bobtail Lake offers lots of opportunity for exploring the lake via both powered and non-powered boats. The lake offers good fishing for rainbow trout, kokanee and burbot. Please note that the layout of the sites is a bit tight - average sized trailers will have no problem, but entering with large RVs and motorhomes is not recommended at this site. 1) Travel west of Prince George and turn left on to the Blackwater Rd - proceed 21kms then turn right on to the Pelican FSR. At 35.5km turn right on to the Blackwater Rd (Telegraph trail). The site is at 16km. 2) OR travel 50kms west of PG on Highway 16 - turn right onto the Bobtail FSR and proceed along the overpass above the highway. Travel 21kms on the Bobtail FSR and turn left onto the Blackwater Rd. The site is a further 30.5kms. 3) OR travel 6.8kms east of Vanderhoof on Highway 16 and turn right on to the Blackwater Rd. Continue ~30.5kms and you will cross the Bobtail FSR junction. Continue a further 30.5kms on the Blackwater Rd to the site.
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Coordinates: 53.613426, -123.484951
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