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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- There
are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
Appropriately named, Summit Lake Provincial Park is a fishing
destination, located at the height of land on Highway 6,
between the communities of Nakusp and New Denver. The Nakusp
Range of the Selkirk Mountains rises 500 metres above the
lake, providing a magnificent backdrop to the many recreational
opportunities provided by this small, roadside park. Situated
on a point of land and mostly surrounded by water, campers
feel the illusion of being on an island, offering a unique
camping experience.
Park visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing for rainbow and cutthroat
trout or swimming in the lake's clear, refreshing mountain
water. Mountain Goats can often be viewed on rocky outcroppings
and each fall a natural spectacle occurs as thousands of
toads emerge from the lake and migrate to the nearby forest
to hibernate for the winter.
Park
Size: 6
hectares
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
Located
in the southern interior, Summit Lake Provincial Park
is situated on Hwy 6, 18 kilometres southeast of
Nakusp, a 15-minute drive and 26 km southwest of New Denver,
a 20-minute
drive.
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 in 1964. The campground was
constructed in 1999 to allow
local and holiday
destination outdoor recreation opportunities. The park helps diversify
local community tourism attractions.. Summit Lake Park lies in the
Ktunaxa/Kinbasket, Okanagan and Shuswap first nation traditional
territories.
- Conservation -
This 6 hectare park lies with in the Nakusp range of
the Selkirk Mountains. The park features important migration
and breeding habitat for western toads, particularly
on the northern end of the lake. These primarily nocturnal
and terrestrial amphibians frequent the park, usually
in late summer when tadpoles undergo metamorphism. In
addition to the western toad habitat, a variety of ecosystems
associated with wetlands and riparian areas are abundant immediately
adjacent to the park. A "proposed” addition would
include this area, which consists of a series of three small
islands and upland forests containing mature douglas fir and
western red cedar. Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the
parks natural heritage - please do not damage or remove them.
- Wildlife - Please
note the toads in this park, like all animals are protected
under the Park and Wildlife Acts. Please care for them
by not disturbing their habitat and by observing them
from a distance. Also, the islands near the campground
present excellent nesting opportunities for shorebirds
and provide perching refuge for eagles, hawks and kingfishers.
If you chose to explore these areas, please be very careful
where you step and leave your dog back at camp. The forests
and rocky talus slopes north of the park offer suitable
habit for grizzly bear, mountain goat and cougar. Mountain
goats are often observed.
Park users should always be aware of bears and other wildlife in our park environment.
Never feed or approach bears or other wildlife. Please view all wildlife from
a distance. Please keep a clean camp and be Bear
Aware.
Visitor
Safety:
General
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.
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The
small park and campground is located on a point
of land at the south-west end of Summit Lake. The
campground is circular, with a gravel, one way traffic
road and contains 35 vehicle accessible sites. Seven
of the sites are doubles. There is no pull through
sites, tent pads or tent sites. The sites are shady
and small, in an intimate setting along the lake
front or with in the cedar hemlock forest. Extra
vehicles can be parked in the day-use parking lot
located near the park entrance. A pay phone is nearby
at the pump house found in the centre of the campground.
Services are offered in the high use season between
May and September. This park offers vehicle accessible
campsites on a first-come, first-served basis -
campsite reservations are not accepted. Visitors
can select any site and staff will come to collect
fees.
A park gate is located just past the day-use parking
lot. The closest store is in Nakusp, 18 km west
on highway 6.
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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May 5 - September 27
(Gate is closed during the off-season)
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| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
May
5 - September 27 |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
Not
applicable |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
35 |
| 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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There
are no wilderness, backcountry or walk-in campsites
at this park.
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There
are no group campsites.
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Upon
entering the park turn right to access the day-use/picnic
parking lot. Just a short walk will lead you to the
lake and the day-use/picnic area. Here you will find
a 100 metres long, shale/pebble type beach. At the
edge of the forest, approximately 10 metres from
the shoreline, on a small grassy area are 6 tables.
A
pit toilet
and water tap is nearby. There are no fire pits or
barbeque stands. In the campground by campsite
#1 is a grassy field with an open picnic shelter
containing
a wood stove. Campers and picnickers use both.
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There
is some wheelchair access in the park.
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Cold
well water is available for cooking and drinking.
Three water taps are randomly located in the campground
with one water tap in the day-use/picnic area. Taps
are shut off during the off-season.
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One
pit and three flush toilets are located throughout the campground.
The day-use/picnic area has one pit toilet. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities. The closest sani-station
facilities are located in Nakusp.
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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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This
park has a short 10 minute, gravelled walking trail
from the campground to the day-use/picnic area. For
your own safety and the preservation of the park,
obey
posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting
trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
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This
park does not have a playground.
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The
beach is 100 metres long and has a shale/pebble type
surface. Warm water attracts swimmers and makes this
a very
popular swimming area. There is no roped off swimming
area but just off shore is a swimmers dock. There
are NO LIFEGUARDS on duty at provincial parks..
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There
are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this
park. Paddlers can access the lake from either the
boat launch or the lake front campsites. Many users
leave their canoe/kayak on the beach.
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For
the use of registered campers, there is a single
wide, all gravel boat launch located in the campground
at campsite #29. This boat launch accommodates car
top boats. A wharf is available to assist with launching.
Boat trailers must be parked at the users campsite
or at the day-use parking lot. Visitors do leave
their boats on the shore in front of their campsites.
A public boat launch is located 1 km south of the
park.
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Park
visitors can enjoy summer or winter fishing for rainbow
and cutthroat trout. Anyone fishing or angling in
British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Check the BC Fishing Regulations
Synopsis for quotas
and restrictions.
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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. There is no off leash area in this park. 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.
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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No
wildlife viewing 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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