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CHAUNIGAN LAKE

Near Nemaiah Valley, British Columbia

Map showing the location of CHAUNIGAN LAKE

51.58783, -123.88384

BC Recreation Site — Maintained to Standard — 6 campsites — ATTENTION: This recreation site is within the declared title lands of the Tsilhqot'in and Xeni Gwet'in First Nation. Visitors are reminded to check www.xenigwetin.net for updates on access to Title Lands. The Tsilhqot'in name for this place is Tsanlgen, meaning "dried beaver (skin)", and Chaunigan is likely an anglicization of Tsalngen (source: Tsilhqot'in National Government). Chaunigan Lake Recreation Site provides scenic views of the Coast Mountains in the distance, including Mount Tatlow (Ts?yl-os). The lake is a popular destination for fishing and back-country enthusiasts. Rainbow trout in the 1.5 to 2 pound size are said to be fairly plentiful in the lake. — From Williams Lake, travel west along Hwy 20 for about 90km to Hanc

Access Rating
3 / 5 · High clearance
Data Source
Recreation Sites & Trails BC
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