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Okanagan Lake Provincial Park
Know Before You Go
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.
About This Park
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 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: 98 hectares
| Campground Hours of Operation
All dates are subject to change without notice |
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| 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 | March 30 - October 8 (gates open for winter camping till Nov 30 - winter rate is in effect) |
| – North campground | May 15 – Sept 24 approximately for the Okanagan Lake NORTH park only – (gates locked during off-season) |
| Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees: | |
| – South campground | March 30 - October 8 approximately (Entrance Gate locked nightly from 11 pm – 7am) |
| – North campground | May 15 – Sept 24 approximately (Entrance Gate locked nightly from 11 pm – 7am) |
| Campground Reservable Dates: |
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| – South campground | May 11 – Sept 2 |
| – North campground | May 15 – Sept 2 |
| Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: | South campground = 89 North campground = 80 |
| Number of Reservable Campsites, if applicable: (all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
South campground = 60 North campground = 67 |
| 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. | |
Reservations
All reservable, vehicle accessible
campsites must be reserved through Discover
Camping.
Campsite Reservations:
Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available.
South Park Reservation procedures
- Guests with reservations: Upon arrival at the park, register at the gatehouse and then proceed to the 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 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.
Maps and Brochures
Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.
- North campground map (PDF)
- South campground map (PDF)
Nature and 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.
Activities Available at this Park
Canoeing
Cycling
Fishing
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.
Hiking
Pets on Leash
Swimming
Waterskiing
Wildlife Viewing
Windsurfing
Facilities Available at this Park
Boat Launch
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.
Campfires
Drinking Water
Picnic Areas
This park has a day-use area along the lakeshore, with picnic tables and fire pits.
Parking fees are no longer being charged. Find out more.
Pit or Flush Toilets
Playground
Showers
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.
Vehicle Accessible Camping
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, 67 of which are reservable from May 15 - Sept 2 and the rest available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground is open from May 15 to Sept 24 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 11 to Sept 2 with the rest available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground is open and staffed from March 30 to Oct 8. There is a gatehouse at the entrance to the campground where guests must register. The gate is open until November 30 with winter rates in effect 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.
Walk-In/Wilderness Camping
Wheelchair Access
Winter Camping
Winter Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $11.00 per party / night
