Okanagan - Boundary Region

Operator:

Kaloya Contracting Ltd.

Operator website:

www.campokanagan.com

BC Parks - Okanagan Camping

The diversity of camping and wilderness opportunities in the Okanagan region is almost limitless. Sometimes you just want a place to go for a swim, or a boat ride, and to relax for a few days... the Okanagan is the place for that. With parks like Christina Lake, you're sure to find a spot that you'll fall in love with.

Boundary Creek

Size: 2 Ha
Facilities: 18 campsites, flush toilets.
Location: 4 km west of Greenwood on Highway 3.
A slagheap and crumbling stack near the park mark the site of the BC Copper Co. smelter, which employed 400 people between 1901 and 1918. Firewood is available for sale. Open from May 15 to Sept. 16 approx. Dates are subject to change. Check website for updates.

Christina Lake

Size: 6 Ha
Facilities: Day-use picnic area, flush toilets, change house.
Location: Off Hwy 3, in the town of Christina Lake.
The lake has a reputation of being one of the warmest lakes in all of Canada, and is very popular with families with its 300 metres of fine sandy beach. The closest provincial park campground with overnight accommodation is Gladstone (Texas Creek campground), 10 km east of Christina Lake.

Conkle Lake

Size: 587 Ha
Facilities: 34 campsites, 2 group sites, picnic area, boat launch, sandy beach, hiking trails, pit toilets, hand water pump.
Location: There are 2 access points: one is off Highway 33, just north of Westbridge and the other is off Highway 3, about 6 km east of Bridesville. Follow signs along the forest service roads. May be unsuitable for low clearance vehicles.
A secluded lake in the sub-alpine Kettle Valley area that offers rainbow trout fishing, swimming and hiking. Firewood is available for sale. Open May 1 to Labour Day approx. Dates are subject to change. Check website for updates.

Gladstone

Size: 39387 Ha
Facilities: Texas Creek Campground - 63 campsites, flush toilets, boat launch. Also Marine Sites - 8 rustic sites accessible by boat only.
Location: 20 km northeast of Grand Forks on Highway 3 at the north end of Christina Lake.
Located in the Monashee Mountains, Gladstone offers beautiful pockets of sandy beaches. The park offers 48 km of hiking trails as well as backcountry horseback trails. No day-use/picnic area in the campground. Firewood and ice are available for sale. Camping fees apply at Texas Creek and Marine Sites. Marine Sites: user maintain. Campground open from May 1 to Sept. 22 approx. Dates are subject to change. Check website for updates.

Jewel Lake

Size: 49 Ha
Facilities: 26 rustic campsites, a day-use area, pit toilets, water hand pump and “car-top only” boat launch.
Location: 12 km from Highway 3 east of Greenwood.
Fly-fishing for rainbow trout is popular at this 3 km long lake. Firewood is available for sale. Open from May 15 to September 16 approx. Dates are subject to change. Check website for updates.

Johnstone Creek

Size: 38 Ha
Facilities: 16 campsites, pit toilets, water hand pump.
Location: 5 km west of Rock Creek on Highway 3.
Forested creek side park with 38 hectares of mature Douglas fir, larch and spruce trees. In this habitat, you will find woodpeckers, many other bird species and White-tailed deer. Firewood is available for sale. Open from May 15 to Sept. 16 approx. Dates are subject to change. Check website for updates.

Kettle River

Size: 179 Ha
Facilities: 87 campsites, 1 large group site, day-use area, playground, flush toilets, sani-station, some tent pads.
Location: 5 km north of Rock Creek on Highway 33.
The Kettle Valley Railway runs through the park and forms part of the Trans Canada Trail. You will find small sandy beaches, and the area is good for canoeing, kayaking, and inner-tubing. Firewood and ice are available for sale. Open from May 1 to Sept. 22 approx.