Johnson Lake, Barriere, British Columbia
About Johnson Lake, BC
Johnson Lake, British Columbia is a stunning example of beauty but unfortunately garnered some much-unwanted attention in previous years when a photo of the lake featuring its incredibly clear blue waters went viral on social media and brought in hoards of people wanting to witness the lake’s natural brilliance. Though understandable why all those people would want to visit, the problem happened to be a lack of space and facilities to accommodate those campers, and to top it off some of them chose to leave behind their trash, which understandably caused an uproar from the locals who once enjoyed the clean wilderness area. This eventually caused the shutdown of the lake and its campsite and caused strict enforcement of rules in order to preserve the pristine BC paradise.
On a more positive note, we can all enjoy what Johnson Lake has to offer as long as we respect and appreciate the fragile ecosystem and remember to take out all of our garbage when we leave. Johnson Lake Provincial Park is limited to 12 campsites that rent out on a first come first basis and when those are full visitors must find somewhere else to stay, perhaps the Johnson Lake Resort, Adams Lake, Shuswap, or nearby Barriere. To check out accommodations in the area head over to Cozycozy Canada where you can compare options from all of the different booking platforms.