Noel Booth Recreation Site — Carpenter Lake Road
Noel Booth Recreation Site sits right on Carpenter Lake along the Carpenter Lake Road — the same corridor that feeds overlanders into the South Chilcotin, Gun Creek, and Tyaughton FSR country. It’s a primitive, no-frills BC Forest Service site with a handful of spots, a basic pit toilet, and unobstructed lake views. Expect gravel flats, firepits, and a boat launch nearby. Gets used by anglers and local families on summer weekends but rarely packed. Good staging point the night before a push into the South Chilcotin backcountry.
Access is via paved and good-gravel Carpenter Lake Road from Gold Bridge or Lillooet — manageable for most two-wheel-drive rigs with decent clearance. Water from the lake is not potable without treatment. No cell signal. Stays are limited to the standard BCFS 14-day maximum. Confirm current fire restriction status before lighting up — the Chilcotin dries fast in summer.
Lake-edge staging for South Chilcotin runs.
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | Area A (Upper Bridge River Valley), British Columbia V0K 1P0 Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 2100 ft |
| Nearest town | Gold Bridge, BC |
| Miles from pavement | 8 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | None |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | May-October |
| Land manager | USFS |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Fire ring, Shade, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |