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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- The
South Okanagan/Penticton Region Health Department has
issued a year-round 'boil water' advisory.
- Mushroom
picking or harvesting is prohibited
in provincial parks.
Park
Info:
This park provides preserves an abundant wildlife population.
The lake provides promising fishing opportunities for
large mouth bass, rainbow trout and carp. In winter there
are great opportunities for skating, ice-fishing, and
ice-boating. Excellent wildlife viewing area by Highway
97 between Oliver and Okanagan Falls. Best viewing in
spring and fall. Look for mountain goats, California big
horn sheep and a wide variety of bird species. Trails
provide access to the nearby Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada Waterfowl Sanctuary.
Special Features:
National waterfowl sanctuary,
bluffs that form California bighorn sheep habitat. Telephone
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call Okanagan Falls Park at: (250 ) 497- 6810

Park
Size: 12
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management Planning:
Management
Planning
Location:
About
25 km south of Penticton on Hwy 97. The closest communities
are Okanagan Falls and Oliver.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
- There
are no digital maps or brochures for this park.
- Location
Map

Nature
& Culture:
- Conservation - The park protects 10 red listed plant ecosystems the
cover the whole spectrum from desert to wetland. These
are: Antelope brush, Big sage, Bluebunch wheatgrass,
Water birch, Balsamroot, Pinegrass, Threetip sagebrush,
Red osier dogwood, Idaho fescue and Marsilea.
- Wildlife - There
is an astounding number of rare wildlife species in this
small park. There are seven blue and two red listed mammals
known in the park, including California bighorn sheep,
badger and Pallid bat. The park is a birder’s
paradise with 11 red listed species and 9 blue listed
species present. Five blue listed reptiles are found
in the park, as well as the red listed Night snake, which
is the rarest snake in Canada. Common waterfowl are Canada
geese, trumpeter swans, blue-winged teal, widgeons and
wood ducks. Lazuli bunting are spotted in the spring – sharing
the area with toads, turtles, beavers, muskrats, rabbits
and deer.
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 12 vehicle accessible campsites on
a
first-come, first-served basis - campsite reservations
are not accepted. The operator maintains the
park
from
March
28 - Oct 12 approx. Campers can self-register
and place their fee in the self-registration
vault
by the information shelter if no staff are present.
Most of the campsites are right on the lake.
They
are large with gravel pads and are fairly private.
Open grassy areas separate some of the sites.
There
is no phone in the park and the nearest services
are in Okanagan Falls.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only):
$7.50 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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Open year
round, depending on the weather |
| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
March
28 - October 12, 2008 approx |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
Not
applicable |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
12 |
| 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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Wilderness,
backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities
are provided.
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No
group campsites.
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This park has a day-use/picnic area located off the
Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada Waterfowl Sanctuary parking lot. There are two pit toilets
visible from the gravel parking lot. The two picnic
tables are down a short path to the lake in a small
grassy area surrounded by thick shrubs. There is an
information kiosk here with facts about the wildlife
in the area.
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One of the pit toilets is wheelchair accessible. The
road in the campground is paved and fairly flat.
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A
hand pump is available in the park. The South Okanagan/Penticton Region Health Department has issued a year-round 'boil water' advisory.
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This
park has four pit toilets - no flush toilets. |
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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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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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There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
There is over a thousand square meters of beach extending
the length of the entire campground and along the lakeshore
to the Wildlife Center in a narrow band of coarse sand
and grass...
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Vaseux Lake is perfect for canoeing and kayaking due
to its relatively small size and vast amount of shoreline
bird habitat.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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The
lake provides promising fishing opportunities for
large mouth bass, rainbow trout and carp. The two
Vaseux “Lagoons” on the west side of
Okanagan River above McIntyre dam are included in
the April 1- June 30 spring closure. Anyone fishing
or
angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate
licence.
Ice fishing is a winter activity on the Vaseux Lake.
The lake is more likely to freeze over than Okanagan
Lake or Skaha Lake and has easy vehicle access.
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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
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There
are viewing platforms in the Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada Waterfowl Sanctuary just north of the campground.
The platforms are at ground level along the boardwalk overlooking openings
in the thick rushes. They are equipped with benches for bird watching and
taking in the beautiful scenery. There is an enclosed two-storey viewing
platform at the end of the boardwalk, also for bird watching. It affords
a protected vantage point for viewing the variety of waterfowl on the lake.
Though outside the park, the boardwalk and viewing platform are commonly
used by park visitors since the gravel parking area is within the park
boundary. The Vaseux Lake area is managed cooperatively by the Ministry
of Environment and the Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada along
with the Nature Trust of British Columbia for its immense wildlife values.

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Ice
skating is possible on Vaseux Lake. |
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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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