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fisherman’s delight. The treed campsites, sandy beaches, clear water, and large grassy areas are a great recipe for family fun in the summer. Call 250-547-6862 for more information. Open from April 1 to October 13.


6 Mara


        boat launch, flush and pit toilets. No overnight  Mara Lake, access from Highway 97A. From Highway 1, the park is 12 km south of Sicamous. 


MANNING/SIMILKAMEEN The Manning/Similkameen area features large parks such as E.C. Manning and Cathedral that are guaranteed to engage the adventurous backcountry visitor but also offers small, quaint parks like Bromley Rock or Stemwinder that provide an ideal base camp to explore the area’s mining heritage.


Park Facility Operator: Manning Park Resort Phone: 604-668-5953


Email: camping@manningpark.com Website: www.manningpark.com


Manning Park Visitor Centre open daily mid June through mid September


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!


7 Allison Lake


         convenient spot located on the scenic Highway 5A.


8 Bromley Rock


                  Located across from a striking rock bluff along the Similkameen River. The day-use is very popular for picnicking and swimming. This area of the Similkameen River is also very popular with kayakers.


9 Cathedral


      campgrounds at Quiniscoe Lake (30 sites), Lake of the Woods (28 sites) and Pyramid Lake 


3 10 9 14 Osoyoos


off Highway 3. Take Ashnola Road from the highway and cross a red covered bridge. 10 km later, the pavement ends and the Ashnola Forest Service Road, which leads into the park, begins. This road extends 48 km upstream to  Park is a very popular hiking area. The season is generally the end of June to early October. No vehicles are allowed into the core area on the private access road. Cathedral Lakes Lodge provides Jeep transpor tation service (fee for service) from the base area to the Lodge next to Quiniscoe Lake in the park’s core area, 16 km away.


Park Facility Operator: Manning Park Resort Phone: 604-668-5953


Email: camping@manningpark.com Website: www.manningpark.com


10 Manning


70844 ha. Facilities: 355 campsites at 4 campgrounds, Lodge and Cabin Resort. Lighting Lakes (143 sites), Coldspring (64), Hampton (99) and Mule Deer (49) Lodge (41 guest rooms 6 meeting rooms plus full amenities) and 25 Cabins. Plus a unique building for groups called, the Last Resort, that has 17 rooms and sleeps up to 50 people,Ten wilderness backcountry camping areas (55 sites). Day- use area, group sites, flush toilets, showers, sani-station. Day- use parking is in effect. Location: The western


Grand Forks


entrance is 26 km east of Hope, and the eastern portal is 52 km west of Princeton on Highway 3. Winter features: winter camping, snow shoeing, Nordic and Alpine skiing, skating and tubing. Summer features: camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding, bird and wildlife watching, fishing, canoeing and new playground. Check website for seasonal park events. Manning Park is a most popular four season destination areas in British Columbia with drive to access to the Alpine. It is also the end point of the Pacific Crest Trail spanning from Mexico to BC.


11 Otter Lake


         33 km north of Princeton on Highway 5A towards         day-use area in the village of Tulameen and a lakeside campground about 5 km from village. Wildlife viewing includes otters, beavers, mountain goats, cougars, and grizzly bears in more remote sections.


12 Stemwinder


                         Similkameen River – a popular spot for picnickers and anglers. Watch out for strong river conditions and poison ivy along river banks.


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