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If you’re looking for privacy in a natural setting, Otter Lake is ideal for old-fashioned camping. The park has two locations, a main picnic and day-use area in Tulameen and a lovely lakeside campground about 5 km further north along the road. The Cascade Mountain Range surrounds the park and includes awesome canyons and clear flowing streams. Large numbers of otter, beaver and red squirrel inhabit the area, as well as mountain goats, cougars and grizzly bears. Fishermen will find time spent on Otter Lake rewarding, with large lake trout being the catch of the day. The scenic lakeside campground is an ideal base for those who want to explore the mining history of the Tulameen area.

Situated in the scenic Skagit Valley, Silver Lake Park is a small, undeveloped lakefront area. Visitors can enjoy fishing, picnicking and boating (10 horse power motor limit) against a spectacular mountain backdrop or take pleasure in a rustic camping experience.

Found in a semi-open area next to the lake, this popular and busy recreation site is easily accessed with moderate to large RV units. The site is used mainly by campers and fishermen, but the nearby Kettle Valley Railway is a popular destination for hiking and mountain biking enthusiasts too. There are two smaller but functional boat launches.

Steelhead Park is a convenient overnight camping and picnicking spot for travelers on Highway 1. This is also a popular destination camp for visitors enjoying boating and fishing on Kamloops Lake, at the head of the Thompson River. The park offers 240 metres of beach on the lake and 1,000 metres of frontage along the river. The Savona community offers the amenities of a small town.

Wide open spaces, great fishing, wildlife, old west history and a quiet camping spot can all be yours in less than a 90-minute drive from the central Okanagan. In the heart of cattle country, rolling grasslands and dry open forest surround the sparkling turquoise waters of Kentucky Lake and Alleyne Lake. The scenery is spectacular from early April to late October with springs’ palette of soft pastels slowly changing to the vibrant golds of autumn. Once known only to local fishers and their friends, the park is being discovered as a weekend destination from the coast and from the Okanagan. The Coquihalla Highway and the Highway 97C Connector have made the access easier to these beautiful fishing lakes. This is also an excellent spot for viewing small mammals and large bird species.

Off the beaten track, you’ll find tree-bordered Allison Lake. This is a desirable spot for swimmers and those who love to fish. The park is known for its spectacular stands of aspen that burst into golden colours in the fall. Allison Lake Park is a great overnight spot when travelling between Merritt and Princeton.

Stemwinder is a quaint, 3.6 hectare sized park near Hedley. You can find this pine-dotted camping area beside the Similkameen River, just off Highway 3. Anglers like to try their luck from the rocky shoreline.

Stemwinder is a quaint, 3.6 hectare sized park near Hedley. You can find this pine-dotted camping area beside the Similkameen River, just off Highway 3. Anglers like to try their luck from the rocky shoreline.

A striking rock bluff along the Similkameen River provides a focus for this tiny park. Hiking in the area affords good views of the Similkameen Valley. The campsites are located in a pleasant, forested site along the Similkameen River. Tubing is also popular here giving a downstream route to Stemwinder Park.

Located north of Harrison Hot Springs, Sasquatch Park is characterized by a series of pocket lakes, a unique second-growth and birch forest, and scenic mountain ridges. Hicks Lake and Deer Lake are ideal for motorboating and canoeing, while Trout Lake provides a tranquil fishing experience. Visitors can also enjoy camping, hiking, wildlife viewing, and picnicking.

Herald Park is a popular camping and day-use destination. The park covers 79 hectares of beautiful beach and forested uplands. It offers frontcountry camping, a boat launch, and a large day-use area. It is a great spot to use as a base camp for visiting the many attractions of the Shuswap area. Swimming, fishing, and bird watching are popular activities in this park, as is the self-guided nature walk to Margaret Falls.

Set on the shore of Nicola Lake, Monck Park offers a wide assortment of recreational activities including camping, picnicking, swimming, fishing, boating, waterskiing, windsurfing and hiking. Monck Park is a very popular family-oriented campground in a hot, dry setting. In addition to providing recreational opportunities, Monck protects a Ponderosa pine, bunchgrass ecosystem and a volcanic rock cliff landscape.

CASH ONLY - Lundbom Lake Recreation Site is a 102 unit campsite, great location for fishing, horseback riding, and camping. The surrounding area also provides excellent mountain biking and ATV/dirtbike riding opportunities on approved trails. <BR><BR> The recreation site is very popular and offers a variety of campsites, both sunny and shady, many of which can accommodate fairly large units. <BR><BR> Corral use has a fee of $2.00 per horse per night. The 14 (double sized) corrals fill quickly, so it is recommended that you arrive early as the use of electric fences and/or high lining is not…

Green Lake Park is made up of 11 sites. Sites with developed facilities include Arrowhead, Blue Spring, Emerald Bay, Little Arrowhead, and Sunset View and are intended for high levels of recreation. Boyd Bay, Black Bear, Buckside Hill, Green Lake Islands, and Nolan Creek are additional sites intended to conserve natural and cultural values and allow lower levels of recreation. The open rangeland and mixed forests of aspen and lodgepole pine found here are typical of the Cariboo’s landscape. Green Lake is one of the larger bodies of water in the southern portion of the Cariboo. The lake is about 14 km long averaging 1.5 km in width with an irregular shoreline of approximately 57 km. The lake has a low flushing rate and together with the chemical composition of the warm shallow waters, cr…

Popular for fishing and hunting, the recreation site has a small number of campsites available. They are suitable for mid sized trailers as the camping sites themselves are quite large. There is also the Roscoe Lake trail that leaves near the boat launch and partially around the west side of Roscoe Lake to a lookout. Another trail leaves the Roscoe Trail and continues further on and over to Knight (Echo) Lake. Both trails are non-motorized.

<BR><BR> THERE ARE NO RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE AT EVELY RECREATION SITE <BR><BR> EVELY RECREATION SITE HAS SPECIFIC DURATION OF STAY RULES <BR><BR> 14 DAY STAY MAXIMUM AND YOU MUST LEAVE EVELY FOR 14 DAYS BEFORE RETURNING TO THE SITE <BR><BR> There are no garbage facilities at this site please pack out your garbage <BR><BR> RV and tenting sites right on Okanagan Lake. No potable water. Short walking trails. A small boat launch. Swimming beach. <BR><BR> The Okanagan Lake Recreation Site was renamed the Evely Recreation Site in honour of the late Glen Evely to pay tribute to his commitment to p…

Nestled on the northeastern shore of Okanagan Lake, Ellison Park includes 220 hectares of forested benchlands above a rocky shoreline of scenic headlands and sheltered coves. The park’s natural attractions, combined with the dry, sunny Okanagan climate, provide many recreational opportunities from spring through fall. Hiking trails along the scenic headlands are steep, requiring care and attention.

A large semi-open site with three separated camping areas, one on each side of the lake, and one tucked behind the south end sites. Wood Lake is a great fishing lake, however no power boats are allowed. <BR><BR>The campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, however up to 60% are available for reservations. Reservations will not be taken further than 30 days in advance. For complete reservation, payment and site information visit <a href="http://www.westharrisonreservations.com" target="_blank">www.westharrisonreservations.com</a> for more information. This is a CASH ONLY s…

This large lake provides excellent fishing opportunities, as well as camping opportunities.<BR><BR> A collaboration with the Duteau Creek Watershed/Regional District of North Okanagan allows for the recreational enjoyment of this site. <BR><BR>There are three areas in which to choose from, each offering lake access. Please respect the signage posted regarding the use of the dams adjacent to the recreation site. The three areas have had major works completed in 2018. The sites are larger to accommodate longer trailers and motor units. Steel fire rings and new tables have been added to each s…

<BR><BR>East Barriere Lake Recreation Site offers a quiet, family friendly campground with an array of recreational opportunities, particularly watersports. The boat launch, located outside of the gate at the entrance to the recreation site, is the only public launch on the lake - please ensure you act responsibly, do not block access and park trailers appropriately in the adjacent space. Buy a fishing licence, read the regulations and view fish stocking reports <a href=https://www.gofishbc.com/ target=?_blank?>HERE.</a> <BR><BR>Please use the site responsibly. As per the <a href=https://ww…

Well off the beaten track, nestled in a beautiful mountain setting are the quieter, sandy beaches of Mabel Lake Park. Lush forests offer a pleasant retreat from the more crowded urban centres. The park’s sandy shoreline is backed by a cool forest of hemlock, red cedar and birch, in sharp contrast to the drier ponderosa pine and Douglas fir forests to the west. Squirrels often visit the campsites and painted turtles can be seen at Taylor Creek. Deer, black bear and even moose can be seen occasionally as well as a variety of birdlife and water fowl. Mabel Lake is a fisherman’s destination park as several local fishing derbies are held in the park each year. It is not uncommon to find a handful of fisherman enjoying the peaceful spring months, fishing off the beach. Opportunities for rainb…

CASH ONLY - This site has been recently improved (June 2017)to reduce the conflict between public recreationalists and range cattle. The entire camping site is now enclosed with new fencing and cattle guards. A New 36' floating dock has been installed at the boat launch to improve access to the lake and provide additional shoreline fishing opportunities. This wonderful campsite has all sizes of gravelled camping pads so motorhomes to tents can be accommodated and has a great well developed boat launch and parking area. Horse shoe pits are also on site. A great family environment with a 24 -…

This site stretches along a beautiful gravel beach and offers a more rustic camping experience on Harrison Lake. Ample room exists along the waterfront for numerous camping spots and a limited number of camp pads are located in a treed area accessible by foot along short trails from the road. Site is popular for swimming, fishing and boating. <BR><BR>This is a CASH ONLY site and has on-site supervision. For reservations, additional information and updates, please visit <a href="http://www.harrisoneastcamping.com" target="_blank">www.harrisoneastcamping.com</a>. <BR><BR> Payment for camping …

<BR><BR>Heffley Lake recreation site is very popular and fills up quickly in the summer. There are no reservable campsites, so plan accordingly. Within the boundary of the recreation site, there are 2 camping areas and a public boat launch. The original camping area has 19 sites with four double group camping sites. There is a small cartop boat launching area between campsites 8 and 9. The newer (east) camping area has 11 campsites and is situated away from the lake in a forested setting. <BR>The boat launching area is the largest public boat launch on the lake; however, space is limited. T…

The recreation site is a popular location for fishermen, hunters and campers. This semi-treed site is suitable for moderately sized camping units. It has a boat launch and there are hiking trails nearby.

<BR><BR>Lodegpole Lake is a popular lake for rainbow trout fishing. Flyfishing and trolling are the preferred method. Ice fishing is also popular as the road into lodgepole is winter maintained. Buy a fishing licence, read the regulations and view fish stocking reports <a href=https://www.gofishbc.com/ target=?_blank?>HERE.</a> <BR><BR>Please use the site responsibly. As per the <a href=https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/lc/statreg/16_2004? target=?blank?>Forest Recreation Regulations</a>;<BR>Camping is limited to a maximum of 14 consecutive days per visit.<BR>No reserving or ho…

Juniper Beach was established as a provincial park in 1989. The park protects a representative desert landscape which contains sagebrush, prickly pear cactus and of course, juniper. Part of the landscape includes deep post-glacial deposits and large scale erosion features. It is a convenient overnight camping spot for travellers on Highway 1 and provides access to the Thompson River. Both CNR and CPR railway tracks run by the park and provide an attraction to train-buffs. This park is also a popular base camp for visitors enjoying boating, fishing, photography and touring historic Hat Creek Ranch and Ashcroft Manor, both nearby.

<BR><BR>North Barriere Recreation Site provides for an array of recreation activities. In particular, people come here during the warm summer months for the beach and water activities that the lake offers. The lake is also popular for fishing. Buy a fishing licence, read the regulations and view fish stocking reports <a href=https://www.gofishbc.com/ target=?_blank?>HERE.</a> <BR><B>Group Site</B>: Formerly known as the Girl Guide Camp, located near the recreation site where groups can camp in a communal environment.<BR>Group camping will be managed through the site operator. Reservations m…

<BR><BR>Saskum Lake Recreation Site has a nice sandy beach at the site and is an ideal location for water activities such as canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Buy a fishing licence, read the regulations and view fish stocking reports <a href=https://www.gofishbc.com/ target=?_blank?>HERE.</a> <BR><BR>Please use the site responsibly. As per the <a href=https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/lc/statreg/16_2004? target=?blank?>Forest Recreation Regulations</a>;<BR>Camping is limited to a maximum of 14 consecutive days per visit.<BR>No reserving or holding of campsites, no unoccupied trai…

Paul Lake Park is nestled in a mixed forest of Douglas fir, pine and aspen. Easy access, beautiful scenery, plentiful fishing and a diversity of outdoor recreational activities make Paul Lake a popular destination. The park offers a large campground, a sani-station and an adventure playground. In addition there is a popular day-use area with beach and cartop boat launch, and over seven kilometres of hiking trails. This lovely lakeshore campground is within a 30 minute drive of Kamloops and there are many tourist attractions in the area. Arrive early, as the campground fills up quickly!

Located 150 km east of Vancouver in the upper Chilliwack River Valley, S⨱ótsaqel / Chilliwack Lake Park is characterized by a valley-bottom lake, old-growth forested slopes, and spectacular subalpine and alpine ridges. The sparkling Chilliwack Lake is ideal for motorboating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, or fishing. There are opportunities for hiking, bird and wildlife viewing, and nature appreciation on the 40 km of trails in the park. The park also has a playground and 182 frontcountry campsites. Those seeking a wilderness camping experience can access the backcountry camps located at Greendrop, Lindeman, Flora, and Radium Lakes.

Cathedral Park is an expanse of jagged mountain peaks, azure lakes, and flower-dappled alpine meadows. It sits between the dense, wet forests of the Cascade Mountains and the desert-like Okanagan Valley. This mountainous park contains a rich variety of terrain, flora, and fauna. For visitors, it offers camping (including wilderness camping ), hiking , mountain climbing , and fishing . Cathedral Park offers incredible scenery made up of fascinating rock formations. These include a jumble of columnar-jointed basalt forms and massive, wind-eroded quartz monzonite towers. The lakes in this park look like turquoise jewels in a granite setting. Each of the lakes in the park’s core area has its own unique charm. And the equally beautiful Haystack Lakes are within a day’s hike. Much of the park…

Secluded and serene, Nickel Plate Lake offers fishing, hiking and winter recreation. Nearby is Lookout Mountain that overlooks the glaciated Nickel Plate Lake. The small recreation site has a cartop boat launch.

E.C. Manning Park sits at the heart of the Cascade Mountains. It is within a three-hour drive of both the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan. An extraordinarily diverse landscape, easy access, and countless recreational opportunities make this one of British Columbia’s most popular parks. Take a virtual tour of E.C. Manning Park E.C. Manning Park offers four drive-in campgrounds for summer camping. There are also many opportunities for backcountry camping. The park has a large variety of trails, which range from 15-minute walks to six-day backcountry hikes. These provide access to unique floral displays and scenic views. To learn more about E.C. Manning Park’s campgrounds, see the camping section, below. For information on hiking trails, see activities .

This small recreation site is on a medium sized fishing lake. This lake is a water supply for local communities and the levels can fluctuate significantly. There is a cartop boat launch. Boat launch and Day Use parking is available at the site entrance near the sign.

Beautiful, sandy and pebbly beaches surrounded by ponderosa pine and sagebrush make this park the perfect spot for swimming and water activities. At the two large campgrounds in the park, panoramic views will add to your enjoyment. The landscape across the lake, from beach to skyline, is part of Okanagan Mountain Park, accessible by boat or by driving back through Kelowna. For your convenience, during the summer season this park has a concession located at the south campground gatehouse and managed by the park operator .

Beautiful, sandy and pebbly beaches surrounded by ponderosa pine and sagebrush make this park the perfect spot for swimming and water activities. At the two large campgrounds in the park, panoramic views will add to your enjoyment. The landscape across the lake, from beach to skyline, is part of Okanagan Mountain Park, accessible by boat or by driving back through Kelowna. For your convenience, during the summer season this park has a concession located at the south campground gatehouse and managed by the park operator .

A medium-sized site on the east shore of Mabel Lake. Good road access. There is a sandy beach for swimming and boating activities. Boat launch access is best with all wheel or 4 wheel vehicles. <BR><BR> Mabel Lake is located North of Lumby BC. Nestled on the northern edge of the Okanagan, the town's location provides an excellent starting point for outdoor adventures. <BR><BR>Dogs must be under control at all times, and Generator Use is restricted from 9-11am and 6-8pm. Quiet hours are 11pm-7am. Do not hold campsites. There are no reservations, and sites must be occupied for the purpose of …

Located on the southeastern shore of Goose Lake, the recreation site is popular with fishermen, hunters and campers with smaller trailers, truck campers and tenters. The sites are somewhat small, well treed and are quite shady so great during those hot summer days!

This recreation site is a good location for fishermen, campers and hunters who want to be off the beaten path a bit. A good boat launch but the road to the site is very rough so is not recommended for any camping or boat unit being towed. Sites are big though and plenty of room but is treeless due to the removal of mountain pine beetle infested trees. The clear lake with its marl shoals and weed beds is a fly fishers dream.