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This
park offers 17 vehicle accessible campsites. There
are three pull-through sites but no doubles. All
of the sites are first-come, first-served. If no
staff are present, campers can self-register and
put their fee in the self-registration vault. There
is no fee in the off season. The sites are mid-sized
and shaded by large Douglas fir, though the understory
is sparse leaving the campground quite open and
limiting privacy somewhat. Half of the sites are
situated along the top of the river bank and the
gravel pads have been raised above the surrounding
terrain. The slope to the river is steep. The closest
store is in Hedley, roughly 15 km east of the park,
or Princeton, 21km west. The park has no phone.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only):
$7.50 per senior's couple/night
Campground Hours
of Operation
All dates are subject
to change without notice |
Opening
and Closing Campground Dates: (campground
is accessible but may not offer full services
such as water, security, etc.)
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Year
round
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| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
April
4 - October 13
Off-season: no fee; no services |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
Not
applicable |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
17 |
| Number
of Reservable Campsites, if applicable:
(all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
Not
applicable |
| Note: The above information is for the campground only. Park users can still walk into the park if conditions such as weather permit. Check the "Attention Visitor Notice" above for park alerts. |
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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No
group campsites.
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The
day-use/picnic area is west of the campground, also
along the Similkameen. It features 19 tables and a 29
car parking lot. Many of the tables are spread out amidst
two old growth Douglas fir which provide ample shade
on hot days while the remainder are found along a strip
of lawn shaded by smaller deciduous trees and overlooking
the river. The lawn is not irrigated. There are four
pit toilets, one of which is wheelchair accessible.
There is no tap in the day-use area. Concrete stairs
lead from the parking lot down to the river and a large
beach of fine sand. After spring freshet when water
levels are lower, the rocky bluffs that jut into the
river create a quiet pool, perfect for swimming. The
beach is quite large throughout the summer, though size
varies with water level.
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One
pit toilet in the campground and one in the day use
area are wheelchair accessible. Roads and paths to the
pit toilets are paved.
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There
is one hand pump for water located near the info shelter.
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This
park has 4 pit toilets in the campground and 4 pit toilets
in the day use. There are no flush toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood.Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
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There
are no developed trails at this park.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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There
are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks. Swimming
is in the Similkameen River and, as such, caution should
be taken depending on the strength of the current. There
are no swim buoys or ropes to designate the swimming
area. Diving from the cliffs across the river from the
beach is prohibited.
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This
is a well known kayaking starting point on the Similkameen
River. You must portage your canoe or kayak to the river.
Spring conditions are best.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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There
are fishing opportunities at this park, though the Similkameen
River has a bait ban from April 1-Oct 31 and wild rainbow
trout must be released from this area. Anyone fishing
or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate
licence.
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Bicycles
must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
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No
horseback riding.
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Pets/domestic
animals must be on a leash at all times and are not
allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible
for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.
There is no designated dog beach but there are many
areas for swimming downstream from the sandy beach.Backcountry
areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to
wildlife issues and the potential for problems with
bears. |
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities. 
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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No
hunting in the park. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |