Tchesinkut Lake Provincial Park Campground — Lakes District
Tchesinkut Lake Provincial Park is a low-key BC Parks campground on the south shore of Tchesinkut Lake, about 30 km south of Burns Lake. It’s a manageable, quiet spot with basic facilities — pit toilets, fire rings, and lakefront sites that actually have some separation between them. The lake warms up enough by July for a swim, which after a day grinding the Tchesinkut Lake FSR toward Murray Ridge, is exactly what you need. Around 20 sites, first-come first-served.
Access from Burns Lake is paved most of the way with a short gravel stretch to the park entrance — most rigs handle it without issue. Season runs roughly May through October depending on snowpack. Burns Lake is your fuel and resupply stop before committing to the Lakes District backcountry. Signal here is minimal to none. Bring your own firewood or gather deadfall — no wood sold on site.
Warm lake, quiet sites, gateway to Lakes District FSR.
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | Area E (Ootsa Lake/François Lake), British Columbia Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 2330 ft |
| Nearest town | Burns Lake, BC |
| Miles from pavement | 4 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | None |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 20 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $20.00 / night |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | May-October |
| Land manager | State Park |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Fire ring, Picnic table, Shade, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |