PINTO LAKE

Pinto Lake recreation site provides a picturesque location for a picnic or overnight stay that is conveniently located along the famous Highway 20 in the Chilcotin region. Pinto Lake is a small, shallow lake that is often a pretty green color. From here you can admire the spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks in the Niut Range of the Coast Mountains to the southwest, including Niut (?Eniyud) Mountain, White Saddle Mountain, Butler Peak, Razorback, and Blackhorn Mountain. Because Pinto Lake is quite small and shallow, it is not suitable for boats, but kayaks, paddleboards, canoes or oth…