The Puntzi Lake recreation site is located on the southwest shore of Puntzi Lake, and is a popular camping, fishing, and swimming destination.
INDIGENOUS TERRITORY: Puntzi Lake is situated within the traditional and unceded territory of the Tsilhqot'in (pronounced "sil-ko-teen") Nation. The Tsilhqot'in name for this area is "Bendziny" (pronounced "Bend-zee"). It is also sometimes referred to as "Bendziny Biny." Source: Tsilhqot'in National Government.