Mitten Lake Recreation Site - # 36

Access

The Mitten Lake road is seven kilometres west of Parson (87 km north of Invermere), off Highway 95.  Turn south, immediately pass an operating mine and continue about 14 kilometres on a semi-rough 2WD road to the lake.

Characteristics and Description

Mitten Lake is the most popular of 11 Ministry of Forests recreation sites located within Tree Farm License 14.  It is very busy throughout the summer season and the second-highest use district site.  Crowded camping conditions can be expected on weekends, as the lake is an important destination for residents from nearby Golden.

The main site features a large dock, small beach / boat launch area, wheelchair accessible toilets and including overflow sites, can accommodate over 20 vehicles.  Three other sites are along the east shore as you drive and provide camping for another five parties.

This medium-size lake, with its alternately forested and marsh shoreline provides excellent sport-fishing and boating opportunities (boat trailer launching).   The use of jet skis is not recommended and this activity may be banned in the future for environmental and safety reasons.

Fishing

Stocked every two years with rainbow trout.