Stemwinder Provincial Park
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- Campground is now open. Boil water advisory in effect for the season.
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Park Info
A small pine-dotted camping area by the Similkameen River – this park is a popular choice for a relaxing picnic. Anglers like to try their luck from the rock-covered shoreline.
Stay Safe: Be aware that the river runs fast and excellent swimming skills are required. Also, keep your eyes open for poison ivy along the riverbank.
Park Size: 4 hectares
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Campground Hours of Operation
All dates are subject to change without notice |
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Opening and Closing Campground Dates: (campground is accessible but may not offer full services such as water, security, etc.) |
Year Round |
| Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
April 17 - September 27 Off-season: no fee, no services, self-sufficient |
| Campground Reservable Dates: | Not applicable |
| Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: | 26 |
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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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Nature & Culture
- History - Established March 16, 1956.
- Cultural Heritage - Early native habitation is evident by rock artifacts and the pithouse depression.
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Activities Available At This Park
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Cycling | |
Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
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Fishing | |
Anglers like to try their luck from the rock covered shoreline. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an
appropriate licence.
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Pets on Leash | |
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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Facilities Available At This Park
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Campfires | |
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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Drinking Water | |
There is one hand pump for water located near the info shelter.
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Group Camping | |
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Pit or Flush Toilets | |
This park only has pit toilets – no flush toilets.
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Vehicle Accessible Camping | |
This park offers 27 vehicle accessible campsites, including one pull-through site. All of the sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis - campsite reservations are not accepted. The campground is open year round but only maintained from April 15- Oct 15. The small sites are located on two levels overlooking the Similkameen River amidst mature Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine trees that shade most of the sites. The sites on the upper level are more open, those closer to the river more treed. Campers can self-register if there are no staff present by depositing their fee in the self-registration vault beside the information shelter at the entrance to the park. There is no phone in the park. Hedley is the closest store and Princeton has the nearest hospital, fire, ambulance and police services.
Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
BC Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only):
$7.50 per senior's couple/night
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Wheelchair Access | |
The roads in the park are paved and there is one wheelchair accessible pit toilet.
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