Leighton Lake — Tunkwa Provincial Park, British Columbia

20°C Partly cloudy at the lake Feels like 16° · Wind 9 km/h

Today 24° / 13°

Fri 27° / 13°

Sat 24° / 7°

Campground open Sunset tonight: 7:40 pm Check fire bans

Welcome

A little lake with a big reputation

Tucked into the grasslands and timber of Tunkwa Provincial Park, midway between Logan Lake and Savona, Leighton Lake has been a favourite of BC families and fly fishers for generations. Come see why people return year after year.

Canada geese on the blue water of Leighton Lake

The Lake

High-country water at 1,140 m, ringed by grasslands, wetlands, and plateau forest full of life.

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Campground

Two friendly first-come, first-served camping areas right on the water — fall asleep to loon calls.

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Anglers fishing from a small boat on Leighton Lake

Fishing & Rec

Stocked Kamloops rainbow trout with real trophy potential, plus trails to hike and ride.

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Rustic fence at the edge of Leighton Lake at dusk

Gallery

Twenty-three seasons-spanning photos straight from the lakeshore — no filters needed.

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At a Glance

Know before you go

1,140 mElevation on the Thompson Plateau

May–SeptMain camping season

First-comeFirst-served campsites

~40 kmSouthwest of Kamloops

RainbowsStocked Kamloops trout

Wildflower meadow near Leighton Lake in summer

Four Seasons

Wild in every season

Spring brings ice-off and hungry trout. Summer fills the meadows with wildflowers and the campgrounds with the smell of campfire coffee. Fall turns the grasslands gold, and winter dusts the timber with snow for the hardy few who come to ice fish.

Whatever month you arrive, the lake has a show for you.

More about the lake

From the Shoreline