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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

Special Note: The road to Eneas Lakes has been deactivated as of April 1, 2002. Access to the park is by 4x4 vehicle only. Recommend packing along a chainsaw, for it is common to find trees and debris across the road on your way in. There is no signage on the forestry road to Eneas Lakes; you should have a good forestry map for the area.

Park Info:

Eneas Lakes Provincial Park encompasses the Thompson Plateau landscape and the Southern Thompson Uplands. It features four beautiful lakes in a pristine fir and pine forest setting. Off the beaten track, this picturesque setting with primitive camping attracts enthusiasts who enjoy a wilderness experience with good fishing, canoeing, wildlife viewing, snowmobiling and hiking opportunities. The park is very rustic and has an undeveloped campground with limited facilities.

Park Size: 1036 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Online Management planning information for this park is available; click here to view .

Location:

Location Map

Limited road access - 20 km of rough gravel road along the Munro Lake Forest Service Road west of Peachland. Four-wheel drive vehicles recommended; 4 km further northwest of Darke Lake Provincial Park. Please note the logging road going into Eneas Lake is not maintained; very rugged terrain. The closest communities, towns and cities are Summerland and Peachland.

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

There are no digital maps or brochures for this park.
Location Map

Nature & Culture:

History - The park was created in 1956 and established in 1968.
Conservation - The park features a unique lake complex consisting of Big and Little Eneas Lakes, Island Lake and Tsuh Lake. When water levels are high, Big Eneas and Little Eneas form one a single 25ha lake. Island Lake is accessible only by boat or foot and has no development along its heavily forested shores. The park also encompasses the upper drainages of the lakes. The pristine fir and pine forest is habitat for the red listed Northern goshawk.
General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

Visitor Safety:

Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

Reservations:For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.

Reservations are not accepted at this park, all campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. For parks that accept reservations or information on the reservation service, click here.

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	This park has four level undeveloped campgrounds which offer vehicle accessible campsites on a first-come, first-served basis - campsite reservations are not accepted. There are no services provided and campers should be self-sufficient. Note: limited vehicle use; 4x4 vehicles can only access, as road has been deactivated. The park and camping areas are open all year if accessible.
	Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	There are no toilets in this park.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	There are no regular fire pits in this park. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking. Eneas Lakes is like a forestry site with no facilities. Fire bans are common in this park and the Penticton Forest District is responsible for advising the status of fire bans.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are hiking areas in the park but trails have not been developed and signs are not posted. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure. This is a backcountry area - please use caution.
	This park does not have a playground.
	Eneas Lakes is a reservoir dammed at one end. Swimming is not recommended.
	There are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at this park.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	The lakes are known for their numerous small rainbow trout. There is a spring closure on Eneas Creek. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Mountain biking is permitted. Cycling is very difficult due to the road access; trails are not very bike friendly. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
	Horseback riding is permitted.
	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.Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	No hunting in the park.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	There are two cabins located on the north end of Tuch Lake that are open to the public. These cabins are part of the Eneas Lake circuit and frequented by hunters on a regular basis. The cabins are accessible by 4x4 vehicle only; very rough road.