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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- There
are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
Beautiful, sandy/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, picnic sites
and interpretive programs which run from late June through
Labour Day weekend, will add to your enjoyment. The landscape
across the lake, from beach to skyline, is part of Okanagan
Mountain Provincial 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 Facility
Operator.

Park
Size:
Park
Size: 98
hectares
Special
Notes:
- Rattlesnakes - The dry grassy hillsides above the campgrounds
provide habitat for a variety of snakes, including rattlesnakes.
This is no reason to avoid the area, just remember to wear
heavy pants and high boots and avoid putting hands and feet
into crevices that you can’t see into. People who encounter
rattlesnakes along trails should detour around them and go
on their way. Rattlesnakes will not chase after people and
cannot strike beyond the length of their body.
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning
Location:
Located
11 km North of Summerland on Hwy 97.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.

Nature
& Culture:
- History -
Created in 1955, this park shows what effective park
planning can achieve. In the late fifties, thousands
of non-native trees were planted on a barren hillside
between the highway and the lake. Today, this area is
a natural arboretum and the extensive tree cover is home
to various bird types.
- Conservation -
Though the campground areas are dotted with irrigated
lawn and non-native trees, the park still falls into
two basic zones with bunchgrass found in exposed areas
at low elevations and stands of Ponderosa pine and Douglas
fir found in the upper sections. Many wildflowers can be seen along
the nature trail away from the more developed areas of the park.
Of special note are the Chocolate lily and the Columbian lily.
- Wildlife - The
close proximity of the highway and the fencing on the
uphill side prevent movement of large mammals such as
deer into the campground. Though sightings of large mammals
may be infrequent, the park still has a variety of wildlife
to see. Harmless gopher snakes and colonies of Columbian
ground squirrels can be seen along upland hiking trails.
Bats are quite common in areas bordering lakes and may
be seen from the park, though they generally prefer areas
with less human presence. The Western toad and Western
painted turtle have been spotted in the park which also
provides habitat for a variety of birds such as Cedar
waxwings, quail, Northern shafted flickers, Western meadowlarks,
hummingbirds and a blue listed bird species, the Lewis’s
woodpecker. Insect life is extremely diverse in the park
with the Ant Lion being, perhaps, the most interesting.
They live buried in conical shaped traps in the sand
in ambush for other insects.
Visitor
Safety:
Visitor
Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

Reservations:For
parks that accept reservations,
all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover
Camping.
Campsite
Reservations:
Campsite
reservations are
accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also
available. Reservation sites are pre-assigned by the
Park Facility Operator.
Please
note:
When
booking a reservation for multiple parties, please
advise Discover Camping of the specific details (ie
number of parties, names of parties, dates required
to be reserved etc) if you wish to have sites booked
that are adjacent to each other.
The
Park Facility Operator will accommodate special requests
or requests for adjacent sites whenever possible,
but cannot offer any guarantee that sites will be
available.
Factors
considered by PFO when pre-assigning sites for reservations:
- Groups
assigned sites close or next to each other.
- Filling
of 'Special Requests.'
- Date
when reservation first booked.
- Length/type
of RV and/or tents.
- If
children or other special concerns are present.
South
park:
Reservation
procedures:
- Guests
with reservations:
Upon arrival at the park, register at the gatehouse
and then proceed to the pre-assigned campsite.
- Guests
without reservations: Upon
arrival at the park, check in at the gatehouse for
sites that may be available on a first-come, first-served
basis or for 'One Night Only.' Guests may be required
to add their names to a waitlist during peak season.
North
park:
Reservation
procedures:
- Guests
with reservations:
Upon arrival at the park, check the reservation board
for pre-assigned campsite number and then proceed
to the site.Guests
without reservations: Upon
arrival at the park, check reservation board for
a list of sites available on a first-come, first-served
basis.
Guests may then select from one of these available
unoccupied sites.
Group
Camp/Picnic Reservations:
No group campsite or group picnic site reservations
are accepted at this park.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
Contact
Information:
Kaloya Contracting Ltd.
E-mail address: info@campokanagan.com
Phone: (250) 548-0076
Please specify PARK NAME when sending message.
For Employment Opportunities,
contact Kaloya Contracting Ltd.
Phone: 250 548-0076
Click here to view a non-government web link, for additional information.
For information about Camp Host opportunities, contact Kaloya Contracting Ltd.

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This
park offers vehicle accessible campsites in two
campgrounds: North Campground and South Campground.
Campsite
reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served
sites are also available.
The North Campground has 80 sites,
including nine double sites, 56 of which are reservable
from May 16 - Sept 1 and the rest available
on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground
is open from May 1 to Sept 21 approx,
after which the gate is closed. There is an information
shelter
listing site availability and a phone down the
hill
towards the beach. Please follow directional arrows
painted onto the pavement as some roads are one-way
to provide the best access to the sites. This campground
is laid out in a series of three terraces overlooking
Okanagan Lake. The sites are large and well spaced
with lawn and trees in between for improved privacy.
The sites are located only on the lake side of
the
roads which increases privacy and allows for better
views of the lake. The campsite pads are gravel
and have fire rings and picnic tables. Wide, well
packed trails lead to pit toilets and in between
the terraces.
The
South Campground has 88 sites,
60 of which are reservable from May 16 to Sept
1 with the rest available on a first-come, first-served
basis. The campground is open and staffed from
March
28 to Oct 12. There is a gatehouse at the
entrance to the campground where guests must register.
The
gate is open year round though no services are
provided.
This is a very different campground than the North
Campground. All of the sites are at lake level
and
very close together though there is variation in
site layout. Some sites are long, narrow gravel
and back onto the hillside. These sites are close
together but still separated by trees and shrubs.
Other sites are long, narrow and paved with the
picnic table and fire ring located behind the site
down three or four concrete stairs to a treed lawn
area. A third style is short but wide gravel where
a tow vehicle must be parked beside the trailer.
These sites are not suitable for motorhomes or
long
trailers. These sites are separated only by cement
parking barriers and are similar to double sites.
The beauty of this campground is the easy beach
access from all sites and the large treed lawn
areas
shared by some of the sites. There is a phone by
the shower building.
The closest store is the Little Acres Fruit Stand
500m south of the park entrance on Hwy 97. For more
services, visit Summerland 11km to the south or
Peachland to the north.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $24.00 per party /night BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only):
$12.00 per senior's couple/night
Campground Hours
of Operation
All dates are subject
to change without notice |
Opening
and Closing Campground Dates: (campground
is accessible but may not offer full services
such as water, security, etc.)
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South campground |
Open year round, but subject to closure during the winter season due to heavy snowfall. |
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North campground |
May
16 - Sept 21, 2008 approximately for the
Okanagan
Lake NORTH park only - (gates locked during
off-season) |
| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
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South campground |
March
28 - Oct 12, 2008 approx |
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North campground |
May
16 - Sept 21, 2008 approximately |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
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South campground |
May
16 - September 1, 2008 |
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North campground |
May
16 - September 1, 2008 |
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Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
South
campground = 88
North campround = 80 |
| Number
of Reservable Campsites, if applicable:
(all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
South
campground = 60
North campground = 56 |
| Note: The above information is for the campground only. Park users can still walk into the park if conditions such as weather permit. Check the "Attention Visitor Notice" above for park alerts. |
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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There
are no
group campsites.
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This park has a day-use/picnic area with picnic tables,
parking area, volleyball area and swing set in the
South campground. There is also a day-use area beside
the boat launch with five picnic tables, five fire
rings, a pit toilet and a tap all in a lawn area shaded
by trees. A trail leads from here along the beach toward
the campground to another two tables and a gravel platform
above the lake.
Day-use
Area Vehicle Parking Fee:
$1.00 per vehicle / hour to a maximum of $3.00 per vehicle per/day. For information about yearly parking passes, or further information
about parking fees, click
here.
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The South Campground shower building is wheelchair
accessible. The North Campground has fairly steep roads
due to the topography of the landscape, which may make
is less suitable for wheelchairs than the South Campground.
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Cold
water taps are located throughout the park. Taps are
shut off during the off-season.
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The
North Campground has pit toilets located on the campsite terraces and
flush toilets in the shower building. The South Campground has a pit
toilet at the boat launch and one beside the shower building and flush
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The shower
building at North Campground is found roughly 100m
uphill from the beach area beside site 80. Both
the men’s and women’s sides have 2 sinks
with plug-in above, 1 toilet and 2 shower stalls.
The
shower building at South Campground is situated in
the middle of the lawn/day-use area within 25m of
the beach. On the campground side of the building
are
a men’s wheelchair and a women’s wheelchair
accessible room each containing a sink with plug-in
above, toilet and shower stall with a seat and a shower
head on a hose for easy use. There are also 2 outdoor
showers for rinsing off after swimming. On the lake
side of the building are the men’s and women’s
washrooms, also wheelchair accessible with paved ramps.
The men’s side has 3 urinals, 4 toilets, 3 sinks
with plug-ins, and 4 showers with change stalls. The
women’s side has 6 toilets, 3 sinks with plug-ins,
and 4 showers with change stalls.
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No sani-station/dump facilities. The nearest facilities
are in Summerland.
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While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood.Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park |
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There
are interpretations services available at this park.
There
are regularly scheduled interpretive programs offered
during the summer season.
For
more information, please contact the Park
Facility Operator.
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There is a 1 km trail that runs along the lake, connecting
the two campgrounds. There are self-guided interpretive
signs along this trail and another short trail that
leads uphill toward the highway and ends at the viewpoint
parking lot on the way to the South Campground. For
your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey
posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting
trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
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There
is a playground area available at the South campground
in this park. A swing set is located on open lawn.
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There
are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks. There
are swim areas for each park marked with swim buoys.
The beach is pebbly and not sandy.
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Canoeing
and kayaking are allowed on Okanagan Lake.
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There
is a double concrete boat launch available at South
campground. There are no docks or no tie ups, however
houseboats can moor there and are welcome for overnight
visits. The site is marked and you will need to pay
a camping fee. Not
recommended to anchor in front of the park due to strong
winds.There is a concrete area where you can walk out
to get in the boat, narrow, and not accessible for
wheelchairs. There is a paved L-shape turnaround area
by the ramp and 12 parking spots.
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Various
freshwater fish are available in Okanagan Lake. The
daily quota for rainbow trout is 2 (only one over
50cm) and there is no fishing for kokanee. Single
barbless hook restriction. See the Freshwater fishing
regulations for further details. Anyone fishing
or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate
licence.
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Bicycles
must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
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No
horseback riding.
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Pets/domestic
animals must be on a leash at all times and are not
allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible
for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.Backcountry
areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to
wildlife issues and the potential for problems with
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities. 
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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Okanagan
Lake is popular for a wide variety of water sports including waterskiing,
windsurfing, boating, fishing and swimming. |
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Okanagan
Lake is popular for a wide variety of water sports including waterskiing,
windsurfing, boating, fishing and swimming. |
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No
hunting in the park. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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There is no roofed accommodation available at
this park.
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