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McDonald Creek Provincial Park
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McDonald Creek Provincial Park

BC Park · 112 sites · Mixed (some reservable)Paved access
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Situated just south of Nakusp, McDonald Creek Park is one of a system of four provincial parks on the Arrow Lake reservoir. With facilities on the eastern shoreline, it is a holiday destination for swimming, boating, jetskiing, waterskiing and fishing opportunities. It features several kilometres of fine sandy beach, waterfront sites and open grassy meadows. You can always find a quiet spot for yourself, try some beachcombing, or join in the fun at the main swimming area. A boat launch is available, offering good fishing opportunities for kokanee, bull and rainbow trout. The Arrow Reservoir bisects McDonald Creek Park and protects lakeshore riparian habitat on the east side and forested upland habitat on the west side. This combination offers outdoor recreational opportunities in a uniq…

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Where it is

50.1442, -117.8075
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Weather forecast

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Fire & air quality

Nearest fire 50 km · 8 ha
Fire ban in effect · Southeast
Air quality · Moderate (AQI 68)
Worst PM2.5 24.1 μg/m³, check local advisories

Drive from Kelowna, BC

drive (one-way)
229 km
drive time
3h 47m
round-trip
$91
54.9 L

Routed on real roads. Fuel at your current gas price.

Around this site

Fuel 10 km· Carson's CornerTown 10 km· East Arrow ParkLake 10 km· Box LakeHot spring 40 km· Halfway Hot SpringsTrailhead 48 km· Slocan Trailhead
Nearby day-use attractions (1)
Nearby MTB (1)
Arrow Slocan~25 km

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