OKANAGAN REGION 3
OKANAGAN
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 on the region’s most 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.
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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
bcparks.ca to view impressive photo galleries, park updates and in depth descriptions of what each location has to offer.
Parks listed in blue are operated by: Kaloya Contracting Ltd. Phone: 250-548-0076
Email:
info@campokanagan.com Website:
www.campokanagan.com www.bcparks.ca
www.facebook.com/kaloya.contracting Reservations can be made up to
3 months in advance of arrival, either online at
disccovercamping.ca or for a $5 surcharge, call toll free (Canada/USA) 1-800-689-9025 or 1-519-826-6850 (international). Group camping/picnic sites can be booked year round. See
bcparks.ca for policies and costs.
Backcountry camping permits may be purchased up to two weeks before arrival. Visit
bcparks.ca and on the specific park page, click on the “GET A BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING PERMIT NOW” button to register.
1 Ellison 22
reservable), flush toilets, showers, deluxe adventure playground, picnic and day-use facilities, mountain biking trail network, and a junction of Highway 97 and 25th Avenue in 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. Firewood and ice is available for sale. Open from April to mid- October. Check website for updates.
2 Fintry
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. 13km of well-marked hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. Check website for updates.
4 Kekuli Bay
reservable), large overflow camping area with 4 high density power sites, flush toilets, showers, playground, picnic and day-use on Kalamalka Lake, Kekuli Bay is a popular destination for boaters. This park has the area’s best overflow camping facilities which include
kanagan Provincial Parks are a camper’s dream with endless outdoor and recreational activities mixed in one of
Fintry
Facilities: 100 campsites (70% reservable, 3 reservable group sites, flush toilets, showers, deluxe adventure playground, picnic and day- Location: 34 km north of Kelowna on Fintry Delta Road or 49 km south of Vernon on the northwest offers a variety of 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. Open from April to mid-October.
Firewood and ice is available for
sale. Check website for updates. 3
Kalamalka Lake
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 hike. Firewood and ice is available for sale. Open from April to mid- October. Check website for updates.
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-served 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 fisherman’s delight. The treed campsites, sandy beaches, clear water, and large grassy areas are a great recipe for family fun in the summer. Firewood and ice is available for sale. Open from April to mid-October. Check website for updates.
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. for updates.
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