• No drinking water available on site - The hand pump out of commission.

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

• There is no online management planning at this time.

• Location Map

The park takes in two bays at the southeast corner of Pennask Lake. Peterson Bay is a long, narrow bay which provides entry into the main portion of the lake from the park. Chapman Bay is a shallow, confined bay at the north end of the park. The park also fronts one kilometre of the lake’s south shore.

Pennask Lake is 50 kilometres northwest of Peachland. From the Coquihalla Connector (Highway 97C) exit onto the Sunset Main Forest Service Road. Follow 5 km to the Bear Main Forest Service Road and follow the 8 km of 2WD gravel road to the turnoff to the park. The last 6 km are very rough and require a 4WD vehicle. The last 4 km into the park takes about an hour - this part of the road is extremely rough. This road is not suited for most recreational vehicles.

To Pennask Lake: Take the Okanagan Connector turn-off at Merritt, 0 your odometer at the traffic light by the information complex:

• The last 6 km takes about half an hour or longer.
• Vehicles must have high clearance for the last 6 km. As well, if there have been heavy rains the road will have very large and deep puddles, as much as 40 feet long and 2-3 feet deep.

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

• Location Map

• History - Established January 23, 1975.
• Conservation - The Pennask Lake fishery is the dominant resource value. Producing 3-5 million native rainbow trout eggs annually and roughly 40% of the provincial hatchery needs, the fishery is considered vital for the provincial fish culture program. The Pennask Lake fishery is particularly valuable since its large spawning runs peak around two or three weeks later than other runs, allowing flexibility in the hatching process to maximize hatchery outputs. Along with the egg collection program, the fishery is considered to be of provincial significance for its outstanding sport fishing.
  
  There is an extensive low lying upland at the south end of the park which tends to be wet and covered by heavy spruce forest with dense shrub growth of Labrador tea, twinberry and white rhododendron. Sloping upland and elevated benches on the east side of the park have relatively open spruce and pine forests with soopalallie and grouseberry shrub cover. Eskers, particularly to the north of the park, are evidence of the most recent period of glacial retreat.

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

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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	Access to the campsites is very rough, often requiring 4 wheel-drive vehicles. The 25 natural sites are open year round but not maintained. Some of the sites are becoming poorly defined due to unregulated use. There are fire rings at most sites. The park is open year round though access may be extremely difficult and is not recommended. Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $10.00 per party / night BC Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only): $5.00 per senior's couple/night
	No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	There is well water from a hand-pump.
	This park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets.
	No showers.
	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 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 no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	There are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at this park. Use caution when paddling in this large lake and be prepared to take shelter in the numerous bays during wind storms.
	There is a rough boat launch at this park.
	The rainbow trout from the 1,450 metre high lake provide eggs for much of the provincial stocking program in the south-central interior. The fishing is excellent. 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.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.
	No cabins for public use in this park. The Pennask Lake Fishing and Game Club owns and operates a lodge on the lake. Though it is outside the park, the lodge is one of the main attractions in the area. With the exception of the small area of the park, all of the land around the lake is owned by the club.