|
Beach/Park |
Location |
Comments |
|
Maps |
More Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Arrowstone Provincial Park |
Northeast of Cache Creek |
Arrowstone Provincial Park is a wilderness area. No camping or day-use facilities. Hiking, back country camping, nature appreciation, wildlife viewing and photography. Hunting opportunities also exist in the park. |
|
 |
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Banana Island Provincial Park |
On the South Thompson River, approximately 35 km east of Kamloops |
A small and environmentally sensitive island in the South Thompson River. Not suitable for recreation. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Blue Earth Lake Provincial Park |
30 km southwest of Cache Creek |
Geologically interesting. Rustic Camping. Fishing |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Blue River Black Spruce Provincial Park |
230 km north of Kamloops on Hwy #5 |
This park protects the southern-most extent of black spruce into the region. No camping or day use facilities available. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Blue River Pine Provincial Park |
Blue River Pine Provincial Park is located in the community of Blue River. |
No camping or day-use facilities are provided here, however, locally maintained ski trails are present and snowshoeing is a popular winter activity in the park. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bonaparte Provincial Park |
Located on the Bonaparte Plateau south of Bonaparte Lake, approximately 55 km northwest of Kamloops |
Motorized vehicle prohibited area (except aircraft - float plane access is open for private use; commercial airlines require a Park Use Permit .)There is a snowmobile use area in the southern portion of the park. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Caligata Lake Provincial Park |
The park is located near Raft Mountain, approximately 160 km north of Kamloops, northeast of the town of Clearwater. |
A small cirque basin containing an attractive lake. Hiking and back country skiing. No camping or day-use facilities are provided. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Castle Rock Hoodoos Provincial Park |
The park is located in the Deadman Valley, approximately 75 km northwest of Kamloop s |
The area is viewed for the interesting hoodoos formations. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chu Chua Cottonwood Provincial Park |
80 km north of Kamloops on Hwy #5 |
An area of large, undisturbed, floodplain islands in the North Thompson River. No camping or day-use facilities are provided. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cornwall Hills Provincial Park |
15 km southwest of Cache Creek |
Wide diversity of recreational use. No camping or day-use facilities are provided here. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dunn Peak Provincial Park |
12 km northeast of Little Fort |
A large wilderness area noted for important wildlife habitat, outstanding backcountry recreation opportunities, and spectacular mountain scenery. No camping or day-use facilities. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eakin Creek Canyon Provincial Park |
5 km west of Little Fort, south of Hwy #24. |
Special feature in the park is a small, narrow rock canyon with steep walls, natural tunnels and rock outcrops. No camping or day-use facilities. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eakin Creek Floodplain Provincial Park |
May be accessed by gravel road off Highway 24, 15 km west of Little Fort. |
Valley floodplain. Large, old red cedars, cottonwoods, red-oiser dogwood, devil's club, oak fern and lady fern. Old growth Douglas-fir and pine grass. A good place for birding. No camping or day-use facilities. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Emar Lakes Provincial Park |
100 km north of Kamloops and 20 km west of Little Fort along Hwy #24. |
A chain of large and small lakes, potholes and wetlands in a forested setting in the upper Emar Creek watershed, offering small, user-maintained, wilderness campsites, and a circular canoe route with short portages. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Epsom Provincial Park |
Located on the Thompson River approximately 15 km south of the town of Ashcroft. |
See BC Parks Info |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finn Creek Provincial Park |
|
A deep meandering channel and islands in the North Thompson River. No camping or day-use facilities. Grizzly bear and moose habitat and has potential for many bird species. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goldpan Provincial Park |
Located on the east bank of the Thompson River adjacent to Hwy #1, 10 km south of Spences Bridge |
Located on the banks of the Thompson River.Convenient overnight camping spot for travelers on Hwy #1.Destination site for fishermen during peak fishing times. Popular base camp for visitors enjoying guided river rafting. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Greenstone Mountain Provincial Park |
Located approximately 20 km southwest of Kamloops. |
The mountain top, accessible by road, offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, lakes and dry valley environments of the Thompson Valley. No camping or day-use facilities are provided at this park |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Harbour Dudgeon Lakes Provincial Park |
175 km northeast of Kamloops |
Accessed via 44 kms of logging roads from the north end of Adams Lake. A wilderness area. No camping or day-use facilities are provided. |
|
 |
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Harry Lake Aspen Provincial Park |
40 km west of Cache Creek |
Interesting grassland\aspen area of high geological diversity. Hiking, wildlife viewing and photography. No camping or day-use facilities. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
High Lakes Basin Provincial Park |
16 km west of Little Fort, and 2.5 km north of Caverhill Lake on the Nehalliston Plateau. |
Access is by foot or horseback. This park contains a small group of medium-sized lakes containing wild trout stocks. |
|
 |
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Juniper Beach Provincial Park |
On the north shore of the Thompson River, 19 km east of Cache Creek on Hwy #1 |
A popular base camp for visitors enjoying boating, fishing, photography and touring historic Hat Creek Ranch and Ashcroft Manor, both nearby. See BC Parks Info. |
|
 |
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park |
38 km south of Merritt or 11 km south of Aspen Grove, just off Hwy 5A |
Wide open spaces, great fishing, wildlife, old west history and a quieter camping spot |
|
 |
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lac du Bois Provincial Park |
northwest of Kamloops |
Sweeping grassland vistas, spectacular cliffs and canyons, cool, dry forests, secret ponds and small lakes await the visitor to the newest grasslands park in the province |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
McConnell Lake Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Monck Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mount Savona Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mud Lake Delta Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Niskonlith Lake Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North Thompson Islands Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North Thompson Oxbows Manteau Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North Thompson River Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Painted Bluffs Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paul Lake Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Porcupine Meadows Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pritchard Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rearguard Falls Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Roche Lake Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Skihist Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Steelhead Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tsintsunko Lakes Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tunkwa Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Upper Adams River Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Walhachin Oxbows Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Walloper Lake Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wells Gray Provincial Park |
 |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beach/Park |
Location |
Comments |
|
Maps |
More Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park(s) |
Shuswap Lake |
Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Parks is comprised of 26 sites located around the perimeter of Shuswap Lake. |
|
BC Parks Map |
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beach/Park |
Location |
Comments |
|
Maps |
More Info |
|
Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park includes:
-
Cosens Bay
-
Jade Bay
-
Juniper Bay
|
south end of Kidston Road in Coldstream |
Part of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. Picnic, fishing, swimming and boating. This park offers a variety of day-use activities accessed from three main parking areas: Red Gate, Cosens Bay and, largest of the three, the parking lot at the trailhead to Jade and Juniper Bays. |
|
BC Parks Map |
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kalamalka Beach |
Kalamalka Road, Vernon |
Kalamalka beach is located on the north shore of Kalamalka Lake. It offers a long pier, change rooms, rest rooms and several beach volleyball courts. During the summer months you can enjoy the concession stand as well as kayak and boat rentals right on the beach. Parking is accessible via Husband Road. |
|
 |
Google Map |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kin Beach |
Lakeshore Rd @ Tronson |
south facing beach on an
eastern shore of Okanagan Lake |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paddlewheel Park |
Okanagan Landing Road |
eastern shore of Okanagan Lake |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beach/Park |
Location |
Comments |
|
Maps |
More Info |
|
Bertram Creek Regional Park |
On Lakeshore Road just past Cedar Creek Winery and before Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cedar Creek Park |
5200 Lakeshore Road |
Cedar Creek Beach is a long narrow pebble beach located along Lakeshore Road. This dog-friendly park is a popular spot and features picnic tables and portable toilets. Parking is very limited. Nudity is not unknown at the Northern end of the park. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
City Park Beach |
1600 Abbott Street
( by the bridge ) |
This beachfront public park on Okanagan Lake has a long sandy beach, lawn bowling, kids' water park, playground, picnic area, skateboard park, running track, sports field, restaurant, concession and change rooms. Park open year-round; water park open mid-May to mid-September. |
|
|
City of Kelowna Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gyro Beach |
3400 Lakeshore Road |
Located just south of the city centre, Boyce Gyro Park provides an expansive park with volleyball courts, picnic tables, large playground, washrooms and concession and shallow swimming. A rental shop is located at the south end of the park and offers paddle boats and more. The Mission Shopping Centre and numerous motels are located within minutes from this park. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kinsmen Park |
2600 Abbott St. |
Beach area, playground, swimming and tennis. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rotary Beach Park |
3726 Lakeshore |
This very popular park has designated swimming areas, change rooms, playground, picnic area and more. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sarson Beach Park |
4398 Hobson Rd. |
This cozy little beach is located in the Hobson Road neighbourhood. A playground is located on site and a designated swimming area is offered. Picnic tables are available. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Strathcona Park |
2290 Abbott St. |
Located behind the Kelowna General Hospital on Abbott Street, Strathcona Park has a designated swimming area, picnic tables, playground and offers a large grassy area, shaded by mature oak trees. |
|
|
|
|
Sutherland Park |
700 Ellis St. |
Beach area, playground, boat launch, swimming area, trails. |
|
|
|
|
Waterfront Beach |
1200 Water St. |
Located in the city centre on Water Street, Waterfront Park is next to The Grand Hotel. A broad boardwalk meanders along the waters edge to the City Park. Perfectly landscaped gardens, statues and plenty of city views. Beach and swimming area available. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beach/Park |
Location |
Comments |
|
Maps |
More Info |
|
Gellatly Bay Aquatic Park |
Boucherie, South to Gellatly |
Southeast view of Okanagan Lake, close to Westbank facilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bear Creek Provincial Park |
west side of Okanagan Lake off Westside Rd - west of Kelowna and north of Westbank. |
Lakeside camping,sandy beaches, hiking trails. See BC Parks information for description of facilities. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beach/Park |
Location |
Comments |
|
Maps |
More Info |
|
Antlers Beach Provincial Park/Hardy Falls |
Hwy 97S in Peachland at Hardy Road. Turn south off the highway into the parking lot. |
Beautiful views of Okanagan Lake to the north and the south, Natural beach with Ponderosa Pines shading the picnic area. Swimming area. Connected to Hardy Falls trails along Deep Creek. |
|
|
Central Okanagan Regional District Information |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Heritage Park/Cenotaph Park |
Beach Ave - near the day use wharf |
scenic, picnic area, benches, playground, memorial |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beach/Park |
Location |
Comments |
|
Maps |
More Info |
|
Peach Orchard Beach Park |
Lakeshore Drive North |
Playground equipment, beach, floating docks, bout launch, walking trail, beach volleyball, washrooms, firepit, picnic tables and park benches. Also the site of the water spray park. |
|
|
District of Summerland Parks Information |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Powell Beach Park |
|
Beach, floating docks, washrooms, tennis courts (with lights), softball field and picnic tables. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rotary Beach |
Lakeshore Drive, near Hwy 97 Junction |
Beach, floating docks, walking pier, washrooms, picnic tables, park benches. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sun-Oka Beach |
3 km south of Summerland off Hwy 97 |
beach, playground equipment, picnic tables, washrooms. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beach/Park |
Location |
Comments |
|
Maps |
More Info |
|
Manitou Park & Beach |
south side of Naramata |
grassy areas, playground, ball fields, picnic tables, changerooms, washrooms,, horseshoe pitch, volleyball cour and family beach. |
|
|
Discover Naramata or Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Naramata Wharf Park |
First Street |
This is also the original site of the Old Dock at Mill Bay. Browse through photos at the Museum or the Heritage Inn. The old dock has been replaced and the park beautified with pathways. Great views of Mill Bay and Okanagan Lake looking north |
|
|
Regional District of the Okangan Similkameen Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rock Ovens Park |
above Naramata - along the Kettle Valley Railway right-of-way |
Geared toward the hiker or biker. Interesting features of historical significance |
|
|
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beach/Park |
Location |
Comments |
|
Maps |
More Info |
|
Airport Beach |
Skaha Lake Road |
south facing beach on Skaha Lake near Penticton Airport |
|
|
|
|
Okanagan Beach |
Lakeshore Drive |
north facing popular beach., close to hotels/motels |
|
|
|
|
Skaha Beach |
South Beach Drive |
south facing beach with view of Skaha Lake. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beach/Park |
Location |
Comments |
|
Maps |
More Info |
|
Christie Memorial Park |
south shore of Skaha Lake in Okanagan Falls |
sandy beach, day-use park, washrooms |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
Kenyon Beach Park |
|
Small beachfront park containing a tennis court and washrooms |
|
|
Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beach/Park |
Location |
Comments |
|
Maps |
More Info |
|
Inkaneep Provinicial Park |
6 km north of Oliver on Hwy 97 |
Rustic camping along the Okanagan River. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
Kinsmen Playground |
South side of 350th Ave. Just west of the Okanagan River |
Playground, washrooms,drinking fountain, picnic tables. |
|
|
Town of Oliver Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lion's Park |
North of the Tourist Information Center/Chamber of Commerce-direct access of Hwy 97 |
Grassy park areas for picnics. Skateboard park. |
|
|
Town of Oliver Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oliver Community Park |
|
tennis courts, arena, curling rink, ball diamonds, outdoor swimming pool |
|
|
Town of Oliver Info |
|
Rotary Beach |
81 Street off 370 Ave. S outhwest shore of Tucelnuit Lake. |
Beach, sand, grass to sit on, swings and picnic tables. |
|
|
Town of Oliver info |
|
Vaseux Lake Provincial Park |
|
Abundant wildlife, mountain goats and California Bighorn Sheep habitat. Fishing lake. Waterfowl sancutary. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beach/Park |
Location |
Comments |
|
Maps |
More Info |
|
Haynes Point Provincial Park |
Located two km South of Osoyoos off Hwy 97 onto 32nd Avenue |
Warm water and sandy beaches. Situated on Osoyoos Lake. |
|
|
BC Parks Info |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gyro Beach |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Legion Beach |
Kingfisher Drive @ 89th St |
south-east facing beach on Osoyoos Lake |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lions Centennial Beach |
92nd Ave. @ Lacey Point |
on warm Osoyoos Lake |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Any maps listed are for information only - they do not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation. |