OKANAGAN REGION 3
OKANAGAN O
kanagan Provincial Parks are a camper’s dream with endless outdoor and recreational activities mixed in one of the
sunniest and warmest climates in Canada. From the US Border at Osoyoos and stretching north to Vernon, west to the borders of Manning Park and east to Boundary Country, the Okanagan offers numerous provincial parks situated picturesque lakes and rivers. Make sure to bring all of your water toys and lots of sunscreen to discover all the Okanagan has to offer.
NORTH OKANAGAN The North Okanagan is fortunate to have many beautiful campgrounds located on amazing lakes. Ellison, Fintry, Kekuli Bay and Mabel Lake all offer some of the Okanagan’s finest camping opportunities. Check out the
www.bcparks.ca and click on each of the parks to view compressive photo galleries, park updates and in depth descriptions of what each location has to offer.
Park Facility Operator: Quality Recreation Ltd. E-mail:
quality-recreation@shaw.ca Website:
www.bcparks.ca
Make a reservation at
www.discovercamping.ca
or by calling Discover Camping toll free (Canada/ USA) 1-800-689-9025 or 1-519-826-6850 (international) from March 15 to Sept 15. Group camping and picnic site reservations can now be booked year-round.
For your convenience, online backcountry permit registration is available for 26 parks up to one month prior to arrival. Visit
www.bcparks.ca to register your backcountry adventure!
All North Okanagan campgrounds have firewood for sale.
1 Ellison 22
reservable), 2 reservable yurts, flush toilets, showers, deluxe adventure playground, picnic and day-use facilities, mountain biking trail 16 km from the junction of Highway 97 and 25th situated in a forest setting up above some of the Okanagan’s finest beaches. Ellison is perfect for fun-filled family adventures and beach activities. For your recreation pleasure, there is a scenic nature trail and mountain biking trails which are perfect for all ages and abilities. Call 250-545-9943 for more information. Open from April 1 to October 31.
2 Fintry
Facilities: 100 campsites (70% reservable),
Kekuli Bay
1 reservable yurt, 3 reservable group sites, flush toilets, showers, deluxe adventure playground, picnic and day-use facilities, boat launch, Kelowna on Fintry Delta Road or 49 km south of Vernon on the northwest side of Okanagan swimming and watersport opportunities. The campground is situated on a flat delta which is perfect for young families and seniors to enjoy walking, biking and rollerblading. A short hike up the stairway takes you to the spectacular Shorts Creek water falls which peak in the spring and are worth seeing. Fintry has a colourful history which can be relived through tours of the heritage buildings. Call 250-260-3590 for more information. Open from April 1 to October 13.
3 Kalamalka Lake
through nature’s beauty and lead the adventurer to spectacular views and private beaches. Jade and Juniper Bays offer some of the best swimming and picnicking in the Okanagan. 13 km of well-marked hiking, biking and horseback riding trails.
4 Kekuli Bay
reservable), large overflow camping area with 4 high density power sites, flush toilets, showers, playground, picnic and day-use facilities, boat Kekuli Bay is a popular destination for boaters. This park has the area’s best overflow camping facilities which include 3 grass terraces equipped with tables and shared fire pits for tenters and 4 power hook-up sites for RVs. In July and August this is often your best available option. Kekuli Bay has become a favourite destination for RV’ers and is now the area’s most popular park during spring and fall because of the warm sun and spectacular lake views from each of the campsites. There is a 2.6 km Nature loop for hikers. Call 250-545-8467 for more information. Open from April 1 to October 31.
5 Mabel Lake
reservable), reserveable group site with a picnic shelter, picnic and day-use area, one of a kind rustic playground, boat launch, sani-station, flush toilets, and sandy beaches. During the summer, first-come, first-serve sites are filled from overflow area. Individual sites in the Monashee Loop can now be booked through Discover Location: 60 km northeast from Vernon. Take Highway 6 east from Vernon to Lumby. Follow signs in Lumby turning north onto Mabel Lake Road for 36 km and 1 km of gravel road to Mabel
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