Duffey Lake Provincial Park
Park Mountainous BC park surrounding scenic Duffey Lake
Located along British Columbia’s Highway 99 between Lillooet and Pemberton, Duffey Lake Provincial Park centres on a long alpine lake framed by mountains-popular with road‑trippers, anglers and hikers.
How to Get to Duffey Lake Provincial Park #
Access Duffey Lake Provincial Park via BC-99 between Pemberton and Lillooet. The route is a scenic mountain drive; check current road and weather conditions before travelling and ensure the vehicle is prepared for mountain roads.
Tips for Visiting Duffey Lake Provincial Park #
- Drive cautiously on the Duffey Lake Road (BC-99) and watch for steep grades and limited pullouts-this is a scenic but rugged mountain route.
- Stop at designated viewpoints-views over Duffey Lake and the surrounding Coast Mountains are dramatic and worth the extra time.
- Fuel and services are limited between Pemberton and Lillooet-top up before the drive.
Best Time to Visit Duffey Lake Provincial Park #
Late spring through early autumn is best for access and scenic drives; winter sees limited access and heavy snow.
Weather & Climate near Duffey Lake Provincial Park #
Duffey Lake Provincial Park's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Summer) - Subarctic (Dry Summer) climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (869 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (110 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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