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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- There
are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
Just above the Okanagan River, cool deciduous trees provide
a contrast to the parched hills above. This oasis is famous
among naturalists for its superb bird watching, wildlife
viewing, nature study, photography opportunities and a
variety of bats. A lovely array of colours occurs in autumn.
The diverse recreational opportunities will please nature
lovers, campers and fishing enthusiasts alike.
Park
Size: 2
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management Planning Information
- Online
Management planning information for this park is not
available at this time.
Location:
Located
on Green Lake Road, approximately 500 meters from the
junction of Hwy. 97 and Green Lake Road. Use caution,
narrow road with blind corner. At the town of Okanagan
Falls.
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 - The
park was established March 16, 1956. Irishman Michael
Keogan built the first homestead in the area roughly
1km south of the park on the east side of the river
in what is now the community of Okanagan Falls.
The Interior Salish called the series of stepped
rapids at the outlet of Skaha Lake Kwak-ne-ta or “Little
Falls.” Historically, the rocky outcrops
were spots used for fishing. In 1950, the flood
control dam was built where the upper falls once
stood.
- Conservation - This park conserves riparian vegetation that
is important habitat for a variety of bird and
bat species including the red listed Pallid bat.
Trees planted in the 1950’s included Chinese
elm, Norway maple, Red ash and Lombardy poplar.
They now help support the birds found in the park.
- Wildlife - The park offers superb bird watching, with sightings of Western wood peewees,
Yellow warblers, Northern orioles and Least flycatchers.
There are wildlife viewing, nature study, and photography
opportunities here and the park contains habitat
for 18 species of bats, one of the highest concentrations
in Canada.
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:
Kaloya Contracting Ltd.
E-mail address: info@campokanagan.com
Phone: (250) 548-0076
Please specify PARK NAME when sending message.
For Employment Opportunities,
contact Kaloya Contracting Ltd.
Phone: 250 548-0076
Click here to view a non-government web link, for additional information.
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This
park offers 25 vehicle-accessible campsites nestled
between the Okanagan River and the steep foothills
of Mt. McLellan. All of the sites are available
on a first-come, first-served basis - campsite reservations
are not accepted. Camper’s can self-register
by depositing their fee in the self-registration
vault if no staff are present. A phone is found
just inside the gate to the park beside the registration
vault and an information shelter is located at the
beginning of the campground loop. The medium to
large sized, well spaced sites are separated by
irrigated lawn and a variety of deciduous trees
that provide shade in the summer and a splash of
color in the fall. There are few shrubs, resulting
in an open, bright campground. The sites are gravel
pads and have a fire ring and picnic table with
BBQ attachment.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $19.00 per party / night
BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only):
$9.50 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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March
28 - October 12, 2008 approx
(Gate is locked during the off-season.) |
| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
March
28 - October 12, 2008 approx
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| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
Not
applicable |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
25 |
| 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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No day-use or picnic facilities. There are two horseshoe
pits for registered guests located on the lawn behind
the flush toilets.
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Roads in the park are level and paved and one of the
flush toilets is wheelchair accessible with a paved
path leading to it..
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Cold
water taps are located throughout the park. Taps are
shut off during the off-season.
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There
are two pit toilets beside the service area and two flush toilets closer
to the park entrance beside site 2. |
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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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A trail runs along the dike on the west side of the
Okanagan River through the campground and continues
south outside the park boundary. There is an interpretive
sign developed by the Okanagan Nation Fisheries Commission
with information on the fishery, both past and present,
in the Okanagan River. It is located beside the campground.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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There is no swimming in the river at the park due
to the drowning hazard presented by the water control
structure downstream from the park.
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There
are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this
park.
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This park does not have a boat launch. The nearest
boat launch is on Skaha Lake on the bottom of Main
Street in Okanagan Falls.
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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.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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This park offers excellent birdwatching 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. |
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