British Columbia’s best kept camping sites
BC Parks is the 3rd largest parks system in North America. No wonder, over 14% of this province are Provincial Parks. With that, BC residents and visitors alike visit BC Parks on a regular basis, year round, because of the rugged coastlines, majestic snow-capped mountains, ancient-growth forests, endless alpine meadows blooming with beautiful wild flowers, vast grasslands, large number of wonderful lakes, rivers and streams. Is it any wonder that BC Parks camping is so well known around the world.
The Okanagan is blessed to provide access to BC Park campgrounds, so both locals and visitors can vacation in the beauty of BC wilderness. BC Park campgrounds are very well maintained, providing amenities and services akin to commercial campsites along with spacious sites to enjoy with your RV or tents. ~ Enjoy!
North Okanagan Provincial Camping
Lumby Area provincial camping
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Lumby Area Provincial Park Campgrounds
Lumby is a small community located near the edge of the Monashee Mountains, and is the home to a network of trails along creek beds, known as the Salmon Trail. Lumby’s climate is humid continental, with hot summers days and cool nights. The driest seasons are spring and fall, the wettest are summer and winter. Lumby is known as a gateway to lakes and backcountry areas in the Monashee Mountains.
Mabel Lake Prov. Park
Vernon Area provincial camping
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Vernon Area Provincial Park Campgrounds
The greater Vernon Area, nestled in the grassland hills and surrounded by three lakes, with its natural beauty provides many recreational opportunities. Where both Provincial Camping locations are lake side. Vernon city, providing many of the common amenities, is a short drive to rural and forested areas.
Ellison Prov. Park
Kekuli Bay Prov. Park
Central Okanagan Provincial Camping
Kelowna Area provincial camping
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Kelowna Area Provincial Park Campgrounds
Kelowna is located in the Okanagan Valley (Central Okanagan zone), on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake, surrounded by provincial parks, pine forest, vineyards, orchards and mountains. As much as Kelowna is the busiest city in the Okanagan, recreational and tourism opportunities are abound and only a short distance from city centre.
Okanagan Mountain Prov. Park (Kelowna side)
Westside Road Area provincial camping
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Westside Road Area Provincial Park Campgrounds
Westside Road area is in the Okanagan Nation Traditional Territory, which is native land. The area of Westside Road covers an area from the North Okanagan (Vernon area) to the Central Okanagan (West Kelowna area). The Provincial Parks located in the Westside Road area are in the Central Okanagan zone, providing visitors a natural geographical layout for some wonderful recreational opportunities. Westside Road runs along the west shore of Okanagan Lake.
Westside Road is also called the “Tail of the Ogopogo“. Aptly named for its curves and elevation changes, this road is often compared to the “Tail of the Dragon” in the USA Appalachians.
Fintry Prov. Park & Protected Area
Bear Creek Prov. Park
South Okanagan Provincial Camping
Hedley Area provincial camping
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Hedley Area Provincial Park Campgrounds
The name of Hedley originated from a prospectors tent settlement, then later the name was used for a local mining area. The town itself is near the mouth of Hedley Creek in the Similkameen region of southern British Columbia. Being mostly rural, Hedley offers a range of outdoor recreational and travel opportunities. Enjoy river tubing? Float down the Similkameen river. Are you a bird watcher? Hedley area offers great bird watching spots to see an abundance of bird species.
Stemwinder Prov. Park
Keremeos Area provincial camping
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Keremeos Area Provincial Park Campgrounds
Keremeos is a village in the Similkameen Valley, best known as the fruit capital of Canada. In this sunny, dry area, rural recreation is abound, from the Similkameen River recreation, to fishing, to great hiking, camping, biking and enjoying Mother Nature herself. The name Keremeos is thought to have originated from the indigenous word “Keremeyeus” meaning “creek which cuts its way through the flats”.
Cathedral Prov. Park & Protected Area
Manning Park Area provincial camping
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E.C. Manning Prov. Park Area Campgrounds
E.C. Manning Provincial Park covers a large area between Hope and Princeton BC and borders the Canada-United States International borderline. The park offers a large array of outdoor recreation in all four seasons of the year. There are many Frontcountry, Backcountry and Wilderness campsite locations. This OKConnect listing focuses on the Frontcountry (vehicle access) campsites, and will provide a list of the Backcountry and Wilderness campsites.
Naramata Area provincial camping
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Naramata Area Provincial Park Campgrounds
Naramata is situated in the Okanagan Valley on the southeast shore of Lake Okanagan, to the north of Penticton. Naramata has beaches, parks, hiking and cycling trails for a diverse outdoor Okanagan Valley experience. Naramata is a community with a distinct culture of its own.
Okanagan Mountain Prov. Park (Naramata Side)
Okanagan Falls Area provincial camping
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Okanagan Falls Area Provincial Park Campgrounds
Okanagan Falls, a community on the south end of Skaha Lake, in South Okanagan. Skaha Lake, one of the warmest lakes in Canada, boasts sandy beaches and parks within walking distance of the commercial area of Okanagan Falls community. The Okanagan Falls community is surrounded by beautiful forest areas, more lakes and provincial parks offering a range of outdoor activities
Oliver Area provincial camping
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Oliver Area Provincial Park Campgrounds
Oliver, known for its internationally recognized wineries, has the climate suited for wine grape orchards. This goes along with the same wonderful climate for outdoor recreation activities including camping. From the well known Okanagan standard of lakes, rivers, beaches, trails, outdoor recreational facilities and a Provincial Park for your camping needs.
Inkaneep Prov.Park
Osoyoos Area provincial camping
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Osoyoos Area Provincial Park Campgrounds
Osoyoos is southernmost town in the Okanagan Valley. It is Canada’s only desert area, surrounded by rolling vineyards, mountains and known for its sunny days, beaches, water sports, and Osoyoos Lake is the warmest fresh water lake. What better place to camp in BC’s Provincial campground.
Sẁiẁs Prov. Park (Haynes Point)
Princeton Area provincial camping
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Princeton Area Provincial Park Campgrounds
Princeton, a place of ranch lands, mountains, rivers, lakes, with an abundance of outdoor recreational activities including Provincial Park camping. Princeton boasts legendary fishing, the Kettle Valley Rail Trail for hiking, cycling, wonderful sight-seeing, mountain biking and horseback riding on the China Ridge Trails. Remember to partake of a leisurely float down the Similkameen River.
Allison Lake Prov. Park
Bromley Rock Prov. Park
Summerland Area provincial camping
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Summerland Area Provincial Park Campgrounds
Summerland is a town located on the west side of Okanagan Lake, south of Peachland. A popular place to visit because it sits adjacent to Okanagan Lake with sandy beaches, being the warmest and driest area in Canada. Summerland is characterized by rolling plateaus, major valley systems and the Thompson and Nicola Rivers. Summerland is home to orchards, local farms, wineries, golf courses, summer recreation, camping, and the historic Kettle Valley Steam Railway.
Tulameen Area provincial camping
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Tulameen Area Provincial Park Campgrounds
Tulameen is a small recreational community in the Smilkameen Valley of the (South) Okanagan area. Its original name was Otter Flat. This small community sits between Otter Lake and the Tulameen River and at the edge of the Canadian Cascades mountain range. Tulameen is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts enjoying numerous recreational activities.
Otter Lake Prov. Park