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Welcome to the Provincial
Parks of the Central, South & Boundary Regions of the
Okanagan in beautiful British Columbia Canada! |
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This
family oriented park offers lakeside camping on Okanagan
Lake, pleasant sandy beaches, many recreational
opportunities, a large day-use area, 5 km of hiking
trails in the canyon & much more.
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IMPORTANT
NOTICES:
٠This Park is
now 100% Reservable
The Canyon Loop Trail is closed due to potential hazards after a forest fire
٠Bear Creek Boat Launch
Permanently Closed
(PDF)
٠Alternate
Boat Launch Map
(PDF)
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Park Opening / Closing Dates
(park gates open):
- March 30
October 8, 2012 (gates locked during off season but accessible on
foot)
Full Services & Fees in effect:
(dates are subject to change
without
notice)
- March 30
October 8, 2012 approx.
 Park Features:
- Park Size:
178 hectares
- Total #
Campsites: 122 vehicle accessible, including 18 double sites
- Reservations
Accepted: Yes -
all sites are reservable
- First Come
First Serve Sites:
No
- Campsite
Description: Most are Private, Many Shady or Part Shade - Gravel
Pad, Picnic Table & Firepit on each
- Overflow
Camping: Yes (located in day-use parking lot, full fees apply, no
tents permitted)
- Showers:
Yes
- Flush Toilets:
Yes
- Pit Toilets:
Yes, on hiking trails
- Drinking
Water: Yes
- Hook-ups:
No
- Sani-station:
Yes, Discharge Fee in effect
- Large Day Use
/ Picnic Area: Yes
- Change
Building: Yes, in day-use area
- Playground:
Yes
- Campfires
Permitted: Yes, unless fire ban in effect (see Important Notices)
- Firewood
Available: Yes, may be purchased from staff for $7 / portion
- Groupsite:
No
- Interpretive
Program: No
- Wheel Chair Accessible:
Yes
- Pets Allowed:
Yes, on a leash at all times and in designated dog beach area
- Concession:
Yes (sells ice, frozen treats, cold drinks, sundries, some
groceries)
- Roadways:
Paved
- Beach / Swimming Area:
Yes, NOTE: No
Lifeguards on Duty
- Hiking Trails:
Yes-Canyon Loop Trail is closed due to potential hazards after a forest fire
- Boat Launch:
No
- Biking: On
roadways only (Dirt Bikes/ATVs not permitted)
- Check-In Time:
1 pm
- Check-Out
Time: 11 am (strictly enforced during peak times)
- Check-In
Procedure: Check at Gatehouse for reserved campsite #
&/or first come first serve campsite/overflow availability
- On Site
Security: Yes
- Entrance Gate:
Locked nightly from 11pm 7am
- Quiet Time:
10pm to 7am
- Generator Policy:
Generator use is only permitted
between the hours of 9am 11am, and
from 6pm 8pm.
Generators must be placed on designated
campsite pads, and not in surrounding vegetation.
- Visitor
Parking: In day-use area as limited space on campsite pad. No
parking permitted on grass or roadways.
- Non Registered
Guests: Are welcome but must vacate park by 11 pm
- Payphones:
Yes
- Campsites can
accommodate a total of 40 ft, including RV & vehicle
 Camping & Other Park Act Fees:
- $30.00 per
party per night (includes 1 vehicle or RV)
- $12.00 per
Additional Vehicle per night
- $15.00 BC
Senior couple discount (after Labour Day to June 14 only)
- $7.50 per
Senior Additional Vehicle per night
- $5.00 Sani-Station
fee per discharge
* Acceptable Methods of Payment:
All Reservations made through Discover Camping must be paid per MasterCard or Visa Credit Card.
Bear Creek Gatehouse accepts Cash and/or Traveller's Cheques, Visa, M/C & Debit
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