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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites wilderness, backcountry, walk-in camping group camping - 15 or more campers picnic, day-use facilities, no camping wheelchair accessiblity drinking water toilets showers sani-stations, sani-dumps firewood, campfires There are no electrical hook-ups in this park interpretive, educational programs
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

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Park Info:

This park offers all of the ingredients wanted for camping in a wilderness setting. The lake is approximately 3 km long and fly fishing for rainbow trout is a very popular activity. Jewel Lake Resort is located on the south end of the lake and can provide you with basic essentials and boat rentals. There is a maximum 10 hp. boating restriction on the lake. Car-top boat-launching facilities are available in the park.

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Park Size: 49 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Location:

12 km. (8 mi.) off Hwy 3 east of Greenwood. The park is 3 km from the resort with the last 1.5 km being gravel road.

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.
  • Location Map

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Nature & Culture:
  • History - The park was established 22 October, 1981.


Visitor Safety:

Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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Reservations:For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.

Reservations are not accepted at this park, all campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. For parks that accept reservations or information on the reservation service, click here.

Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

Contact Information:

Kaloya Contracting Ltd.
E-mail address: mailto:info@campokanagan.com

Phone: (250) 548-0076
Please specify PARK NAME when sending/leaving a message.
For Employment Opportunities, contact Kaloya Contracting Ltd.


Click here to view a non-government web link, for additional information.

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

This park offers an old-fashioned camping experience in a natural setting with 26 vehicle accessible campsites, including 3 double sites, all available on a first-come, first-served basis. The operator maintains the campground from May 15 to Sept 1. The gate is closed during the off season. The majority of sites are small and private, enclosed by a thick forest of young hemlock and Douglas fir with a mature birch and larch towering above. The sites are not appropriate for 5th wheel trailers and other large RVs. There is a self-registration vault where campers can deposit their fee if no staff is present. Greenwood, 12 km from the park, provides the nearest community services.
Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
BC Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only): $7.50 per senior's couple/night

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.)

May 15 - September 1, 2008 approx (Gate is closed during the off-season)
Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees: May 15 - September 1, 2008 approx
Campground Reservable Dates: Not applicable
Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: 26
Number of Reservable Campsites, if applicable: (all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) Not applicable
Note: The Park is open year round unless inaccessible due to weather conditions, especially during the off-season. If the park or campground are closed for other reasons, information is noted in the Attention Visitor Notice at the top of this page.
wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.

group camping - 15 or more campers

No group campsites.

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

This park has a day-use/picnic area with a gravel parking lot large enough for about 15 vehicles. It is approximately 100m down a wide, gently sloping path to the small, secluded beach of sand and grass. Two pit toilets are located just above the beach. There are five picnic tables and two freestanding BBQs on the beach that is surrounded by thick cedar/hemlock forest. There is a beautiful view down the lake from this serene, private spot.

wheelchair accessibility

Pit toilets in the campground are wheelchair accessible.

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drinking water

A hand pump is available roughly 50-100m from the campsites.

toilets

This park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities.

firewood, campfires

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.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
interpretive,  educational  programs

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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walking, hiking trails

There are no developed trails at this park.

playgrounds

This park does not have a playground.
swimming

There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks. There are no buoys marking the swimming area.

canoeing, kayaking

Jewel Lake is perfect for canoeing and kayaking due to its small size and the engine restriction on motorboats.

power boats, boat launch

Car-top boat-launching facilities are available in the park. There is a gravel parking lot that will accommodate approximately 10 vehicles. Below the parking area, the road does continue to the lake but ends in a steep drop off (too steep for a trailer) with no parking and a small turn around area too small for vehicles towing a trailer. It's best to park above or back down the road to drop off a boat. There is a pit toilet located at the parking area. Boats are restricted to 10 horsepower.

fishing

Ice Fishing

The lake is approximately 3 km long and fly fishing for rainbow trout is a very popular activity. The lake is stocked with both brook trout and rainbow trout from the Summerland Trout Hatchery. Boats are restricted to 10 horsepower. Jewel Lake Resort is located on the south end of the lake and can provide you with basic essentials and boat rentals. There is ice-fishing allowed on Jewel Lake. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

 

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

horses, horseback riding

No horseback riding.

pets, domestic animals in parks 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.
wildlife viewing

No wildlife viewing opportunities.

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winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

No winter recreation opportunities in the park but there is cross-country skiing by Jewel Lake Resort.

scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.

waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.

hunting

No hunting in the park.

climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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