 |
Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- There
are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
Kekuli Bay Provincial Park is located
off Highway 97, 11 km. south of Vernon. The park is situated
on a beautiful bay on the west side of Kalamalka Lake,
a destination for waterskiing and boating. A newly developed
campground has been added to the area which formerly
consisted
only of a boat launch., Kekuli Bay is a brand new campground
and, as such, provides little shade. Many young shade
trees were planted and the grassy areas between the sites
are
beautifully
landscaped. All campsites offer great views of Kalamalka
Lake and offer the warmth of the sun in the spring and
fall.
Park
Size: 57
ha
Special
Notes:
- Please
be aware that an active train track separates the campground
from beach and boat launch area. Use caution going
to beach
and boat launch areas. There is little shade in the campground,
although lake breezes cool the campground in the evening.
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning
Location:
11
km. south of Vernon, off Highway #97; park is on west
side of Kalamalka Lake. The park boundary is 2 km from
the Hwy 97 turnoff and the campground is 1 km beyond that.
The highway turnoff is well signed.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
Nature
& Culture:
- History - Established
as a park on March 9, 1990.
- Cultural
Heritage - The park name "kekuli" was chosen from submissions by local school students who participated in a name-the-park contest. Kekuli refers to semi-subterranean homes built by Interior Salish natives. There is evidence of kekuli pits, and other First Nations use in the park.
- Conservation - The grasslands surrounding the campground provide habitat for field mice and other food sources for raptors like the red listed Prairie falcon. There is a nest platform north of the playground visible on the drive into the park. Also found in the park is the blue listed Western rattlesnake and two red listed plants, Bluebunch wheatgrass and Black cottonwood.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
- Active
train track, see note above under Special Notes.
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.
Campsite
Reservations:
Campsite
reservations
are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also
available. 70% of the campsites and both yurts are
reserveable and reservations must be made through Discover
Camping. 30% of campsites are first-come, first served.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
Contact
Information:
Quality Recreation Ltd.
Email address: quality-recreation@shaw.ca
Phone: 1-250-545-8467
 |
This
park offers vehicle accessible campsites including
4 large double sites. The campsites are arranged
in three terraced loops to give all sites an unobstructed
view of the lake. The sites have large gravel pads
great for big RVs. Irrigated lawn landscaped with
young trees and a variety of shrubs separates the
sites. There is natural vegetation between the different
terraces.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $24.00 per party /night
BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only):
$12.00 per senior's couple/night
Hours
of Operation - All dates are subject
to change without notice |
Opening
and Closing Campground Dates:
|
April
1 - October 31
(The gate at the park boundary is open until
the years first snow fall and then closed until
April 1.) |
| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
April
1 - October 31 |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
May
16 - September 4 |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
70 |
| Number
of Reservable Campsites, if applicable:
(all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
49 |
| 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. |
|
 |
No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
|
 |
No
group campsites.
|
 |
A day-use/picnic facility is located just off the boat launch parking area. The large, open lawn area overlooks the lake and the boat launch. There are four picnic tables on cement pads, two with BBQ attachments, and one freestanding BBQ. The lawn is level and surrounds an adventure playground. There is no shade.
Day-use
Area Vehicle Parking Fee:
$1.00 per vehicle / hour to a maximum of $3.00 per vehicle per/day. For information about yearly parking passes, or further information
about parking fees, click
here.
|
 |
The
shower building in this park has a separate wheelchair
accessible shower stall complete with a seat and
a showerhead/hose that detaches from the wall for
easier use. The lockable room also has a toilet.
The toilet across from site 67 is also wheelchair
accessible.
|
 |
Cold water taps are located throughout the park next
to the flush toilets. Taps are shut off during the
off-season.
|
 |
Pit
and flush toilets are located throughout the park. |
 |
There are
warm showers at this park. The shower building has
a men’s and a women’s side. Each side
has two sinks with nearby plug-ins, one toilet, and
two shower stalls with small change areas. There are
two phones at the shower building and the area around
the phones is lit by a small streetlamp.
|
 |
No
sani-station/dump facilities.
|
 |
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 for $5 a bundle 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.
|
 |
There are no electrical hook-ups in this park |
 |
There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
|
 |
There are 2.6 km of gravel walking trails through
the grasslands around the campground. The terrain is
gently sloped. For your own safety and the preservation
of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated
trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and
soil structure.
|
 |
.
This
park has a playground area surrounded by irrigated grass and features a plastic,
multi-level playground with two slides, climbing poles, and
a small obstacle course, among other features
|
 |
There
are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks. The swimming
area is rocky, use caution due to proximity to active
train track and boat launch.
|
 |
Canoeing/kayaking
is permitted on Kalamalka Lake.
|
 |
Day-use
Area Vehicle Parking Fee:
$1.00 per vehicle / hour to a maximum of $3.00 per vehicle per/day. For information about yearly parking passes, or further information
about parking fees, click
here.
The boat launch is located on a rocky point and is
open year round. The ramp is double-lane concrete that
gets deep fairly quickly. There is also a wharf. There
are mooring buoys in the bay beyond the boat launch.
Access is across the active CN railway line. There
are two large parking lots. There is paved overnight
parking for 26 trailers with tow vehicles (no single
vehicles permitted). At one end of the paved lot are
eight spots for guests of overnight boaters. Across
the road is a large gravel parking area for 16 vehicles
with trailers. The gravel lot is surrounded by wood
rail fencing and there are three lights for improved
security. Gates to the gravel parking are locked in
the off season. There are two pit toilets by the parking
area.
|
 |
Please obey all posted speed and vessel restrictions.
Daily kokanee quota is 2. Anyone fishing or angling
in British Columbia must have an appropriate
licence.
|
 |
Bicycles
must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
|
 |
No
horseback riding.
|
 |
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.
|
 |
The
whole campground has fantastic views of Kalamalka Lake. There are benches
located by the playground that also overlook the lake.
|
 |
No
winter recreation opportunities. |
 |
No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
 |
No
windsurfing opportunities. |
 |
Kalamalka
is a very popular lake for waterskiing. The boat launch was heavily
used even before the creation of the campground and day-use areas.
|
 |
No
hunting in the park. |
 |
No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
 |
No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
 |
No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.
|
|
