- Roadways can be very busy. Whether you are walking, cycling, roller-blading, skateboarding or driving, please be careful. Always yield to the slowest mode of travel; e.g., cyclists yield to walkers. Obey all traffic regulations and rules of the road. Trails are located along many roadsides - walkers, please use them.
Shuswap Adams Parks Ltd.
Telephone: (250) 955-0861
Gatehouse Phone: (250) 955- 0863 Open from June 25 to September long weekend from 8am till 9pm.
email: shuswaplakepark@gmail.com
Shuswap Lake Provincial Park
Please note: Camping with full services will be available until October 10 this year.
Our bathroom and shower facilities are undergoing renovations. There will be some minor inconveniences with an occasional building closure. Thank you for your understanding and patience while the facilities are updated.
About This Park
A very popular destination, the park operates at capacity from early July to Labour Day (early Sept).
The park is situated on the old delta of Scotch Creek, has one kilometer of sandy, pebble beach, and includes the whole of Copper Island. The park also offers a large grassy play area, an adventure playground, a large boat launch. and a self-guiding nature trail.
Boaters may wish to visit Copper Island, located 1.3 kilometres offshore. A 2.8 km hiking trail provides beautiful views of the area. Please note that overnight camping, including houseboats, and campfires are prohibited on the island.
Supplies, groceries, and many recreational opportunities including bumper boats, mini-golf driving range, go-carts, para-sailing, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, boat and jet-ski rentals are offered by near-by businesses.
Park Size: 149 hectares
Special Notes:
- Security - During peak periods, security is on a 24-hour basis. During peak periods, security can be contacted at the Gate Office between 7 am and 11 pm and at the Main Gate from 11 pm to 7 am.
- Quiet Hours - are 10 pm to 7 am. Music, generators, etc. must be shut off completely between these hours. Disturbances will not be tolerated and those who cause a disturbance may be fined or evicted.
- Alcohol - It is an offense to possess or consume alcohol in a public place.
- Hibachis and Campstoves - can burn the picnic tables. Please do not use them on the tables.
- Valuables - when left unattended or at night, should be stored out of sight and locked up at all times. Please report all thefts to the Park Facility Operator as soon as possible.
- Forts and Chalk - The building of forts in the wooded areas and using chalk on the roadways are not permitted.
- Traffic Safety - The speed limit within the park is 20 km/hour.
- Parking - is prohibited on the side of the road. Please park on the graveled portion of your campsite or in designated parking spaces. Vehicles parked in the day-use area after 11 pm may be towed.
- Motorcycles - are permitted on park roads only. Motorcycles must be properly licenced and must be operated by a licenced driver only. Helmets must be worn.
- High Water - depending on late spring or early summer rainfall, there may be limited beach area due to high water levels of the lake.
| Campground Hours of Operation
All dates are subject to change without notice |
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| Opening and Closing Campground Dates: |
Campground is open May 1 – October 10 (gate is closed during the off-season and the Campground is closed) During the off-season, day-use area is accessible via Ashe Road. Beach and boat launch are open year round (these areas are accessed via day-use area in the off season. |
| Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees: | May 1 – October 10 Off-season: self-contained units in the day use area; no fee; no services. |
| Campground Reservable Dates: | May 12 – September 6 |
| Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: (campground is 100% reservable) | 272 |
| Number of Reservable Campsites, if applicable: (all sites are first-come, first-served) |
272 |
| 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. | |
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.
Group Camp/Picnic Reservations:
Group campsite and/or group picnic site reservations are accepted at this park.
Location and Maps
On the north shore of the main arm of Shuswap Lake, and includes Copper Island. Leave Hwy #1 at Squilax, and drive 19 km on paved roads. Note that Copper Island is only accessible by boat.
Maps and Brochures
Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.
Nature and Culture
- History - Shuswap Lake Provincial Park was established in 1956 and was named for the Shuswap Natives, whose artifacts are found in this area.
Activities Available at this Park
Canoeing
Boat, canoe and jet-ski rentals are available from businesses in the local area.
Cycling
To protect the park vegetation, cyclists are not permitted on the nature trails, grassy areas, or on the shoulders and banks of park roads. Cyclists are permitted on the park perimeter trail and the beach trail but must give way to pedestrians/hikers. All bike paths are gravel.
Fishing
Shuswap Lake offers excellent recreational fishing opportunities for species such as Lake Trout and Rainbow, Bull trout, Kokanee, Burbot and Whitefish. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Licences and bait can be purchased locally. Refer to the British Columbia Fishing regulations for limits, closers, and restrictions. There are special regulations for Shuswap Lake.
Hiking
Interpretive Programs
Pets on Leash
Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
Scuba Diving
Swimming
Waterskiing
Windsurfing
Winter Recreation
Facilities Available at this Park
Boat Launch
A paved double boat launch, no limit to size (vehicle towed) located within the day-use area. Hours are 7:00 am to 9:30 pm; no fee; large parking lot (no overnight storage).
During times of low lake water levels, usually September to April, please check the section of boat launch underwater to ensure launching can be completed successfully with your unit.
The launch is not steep. Boats are prohibited from staying overnight on the park beach. There is a marina to the parks immediate west and there are several other marinas located around the lake. Water skiing and windsurfing are allowed on the lake.
Safe boating procedures should be practiced at all times. Be aware of swimming areas. Get a weather forecast, and be alert to changing weather. Personal watercraft must obey all boating regulations.
Campfires
Drinking Water
Cold water taps are located throughout the park. Taps are shut off during the off-season. There are hose hook-ups for campers and trailers located at the sani-station.
View the Annual Drinking Water System Report: Shuswap Lake Report
Group Camping
There is a group campsites at this park. The group site has a covered shelter and large grassy area. There are several individual campsites to allow some privacy in the group site. Click here for reservation information.
Youth group camping charges per night are $1/person (6+), with a $50 minimum and $150 maximum.
Regular group camping charges per night are the base rate for the site, listed in the fee schedule, plus $4/adult (16+, minimum charge for 15 adults), plus $1/child (6-15).
Picnic Areas
Parking fees are no longer being charged. Find out more.
Pit or Flush Toilets
Playground
Showers
Vehicle Accessible Camping
