Harper Lake is located in the hills east of Kamloops.    The Harper Lake Forest Service Road turns off the Trans Canada Highway on the east side of the Neskonlith Indian Reserve, then climbs through the hills, bearing south.

The final 6 km of the road is narrow and bumpy.    There is a BC Rec Site on the northeast side of the lake. A paddle around the lake is about 3.2 km.    On this September day I spotted loons, muskrats, painted turtles, dragonflies and ducks.

The lake is a scenic and quiet spot, perfect for a day of paddling.