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Torkelson Lake
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Torkelson Lake

Smithers · Rec Site · 5 sites · First-come, first-servedGravel access
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Forest and grass, five campsites, and a small launch on Torkelson Lake. The sites sit back from the water rather than on the shore, so expect a short walk down to it.

The site is user-maintained and first come, first served, on gravel. Anglers use it most, and the understory is thick, which is worth knowing when you pick a tent spot.

Old Fort is about 25 km away, but the nearest Esso is about 42 km, so that is the stop that matters on the way in. Morin Lake is about 14 km off.

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Where it is

55.1015, -126.6838
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drive (one-way)
1064 km
drive time
14h 59m
round-trip
$480
255.3 L

Routed on real roads. Fuel at $1.882/L and 12.0 L/100km — a default. Create a free account to save your vehicle and get a real estimate.

Fuel price is Statistics Canada’s monthly average for July 2026, adjusted for B.C. motor fuel tax outside Metro Vancouver.

Around this site

Fuel 42 km· EssoTown 24 km· Old FortLake 14 km· Morin LakeHot spring 145 kmTrailhead 114 km· Boer Mountain Shuttle Drop Trailhead

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