Ministry of Environment - Niskonlith Lake

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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

There has been NO fire damage to the campground in Niskonlith Lake Park. While some areas near the park were affected by the 2003 forest fire, the camping experience is unaffected and the Park Facility Operator welcomes you back to this serene rustic site by a warm, inviting lake.

Park Info:

Niskonlith Lake offers rustic camping and is popular for swimming, fishing and boating. There are limited facilities, so campers should be self-sufficient.

Park Size: 238 hectares on the north side of Niskonlith Lake

Special Notes:

Due to limited facilities, only small car-top type boats can be launched at the park site.
The nearest public telephone is at Chase, 8 km away.
Please help to prevent the spread of Eurasian Water Milfoil by removing all weeds from your boat and motor before launching and after removing it from the lake.

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

The Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan is now available online (102kb pdf).

Location:

Location Map

8 km of gravel road, northwest from Hwy #1 at Chase (east of Kamloops). The closest communities to this park are Chase, Scotch Creek, Sorrento, Salmon Arm and Kamloops.

Map/Brochure:

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

Location Map

Nature & Culture:

History - Established in 1989.

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.

Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

Contact Information:

P.E.G. Ltd.
E-mail address: peg@mail.ocis.net
Phone: (250) 955-0861

This park offers 29 vehicle accessible campsites on a first-come, first-served basis - campsite reservations are not accepted. Most of the campsites within the park are suitable for campers and small trailers only; however there are more open camping spots at the south end of the campground that may allow for larger trailers. Most sites are shaded. There is no gatehouse at this park. There is limited parking for extra vehicles. The operating season for this park is May 15th to September 15th. The park may be accessible earlier and later depending on weather. If there are no staff at the campground upon arrival, choose a site and pay later. Staff will be at the campground at least once a day during the camping season.
Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $10.00 per party / night
BC Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only): $5.00 per senior's couple/night

Campfire 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.)	April 1 - October 15 Gate is never locked.
Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees:	May 15 - September 15 Off-season: no fee, no services
Campground Reservable Dates:	Not applicable
Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites:	30
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.

There are no wilderness/walk-in campsites at this park.

There are no group campsites available at this park.

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.

This park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets.

No showers.

No sani-station/dump facilities. Nearest sani-station facilities are in the community of Chase.

Firewood can be purchased from the Park Facility Operator in some parks or you can bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil. You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Bring a portable stove for cooking.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

There are no developed trails at this park.

This park does not have a playground.

There is no designated swimming area. There are NO LIFEGUARDS on duty at provincial parks.

Canoeing and kayaking are popular.

There is a launching area for car-top boats. Niskonlith Lake has a 10 horse power motor restriction.

Fishing is popular at Niskonlith Lake for kokanee and rainbow trout. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. There are ice fishing opportunities in this park.

Cycling is permitted only on roads.

No horseback riding.

Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas. 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.

There is an excellent opportunity to view the Chase community, the Thompson Valley, and Little Shuswap Lake as you climb out of the valley on Niskonlith Lake road on your way to the park.

Many of this parks trails are suitable for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months. The trails are not maintained in the winter months. There is limited road access to the Park entrance during the winter.

There are opportunities for scuba diving. The lake is popular with beginner divers.

There are windsurfing opportunities.

No waterskiing opportunities. Niskonlith Lake has a 10 horse power motor restriction.

No hunting in the park.

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.