Ministry of Environment - Adams Lake

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Park Info:

A boat-access only beach area with forested upland. No facilities are provided at this site. Poplar Point offers an opportunity for lakeshore camping and day-use in a wilderness marine setting. Adams Lake is noted for fishing and boating. The park protects a portion of Adams Lake beach and an upland forest of Douglas-fir, western redcedar and cottonwoods.

Park Size: 32 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Approved Management Direction Statement

Location:

Location Map

On the east side of Adams Lake, where Bugcamp Creek enters the lake - boat access only. The closest communities, towns and cities are Scotch Creek, Sorrento, Salmon Arm and Kamloops.

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

There are no digital maps or brochures for this park.

Nature & Culture:

History - Established April 30, 1996.
Conservation - The park protects a portion of Adams Lake beach and an upland forest of Douglas-fir, western redcedar and cottonwoods.

Visitor Safety:

Adams Lake is a large lake, and subject to gusts of strong wind. Note that there are few pullouts available during the high water of May and June.

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.

No camping at this park.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. There are many camping opportunities that are marine access only.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	No toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are not permitted. No firewood is available and no fire rings are installed. The gathering of firewood in a Park is illegal, so fires should only be used for emergency drying and warming. If a fire is used for an emergency, please keep it small and ensure it is completely out before you leave. Use a camp stove for cooking.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	There are swimming opportunities at this park. There is no roped off swimming area at this park. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	There are kayak and canoe camping opportunities on Adams Lake. There are many camping opportunities that are marine access only.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Fishing is popular at Adams Lake for kokanee and rainbow trout. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	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 bears.
	There are no viewing platforms but there are wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	There are SCUBA diving opportunities in Adams Lake.
	Adams Lake can get strong winds - great for windsurfing.
	Adams Lake has waterskiing opportunities. Adams Lake is a very large lake and it’s water conditions can change quickly. Be aware of the weather and water conditions before waterskiing. There are no motor size restrictions on Adams Lake.
	No hunting in the park.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.