Yard Creek Provincial Park

Yard Creek contains a popular roadside campground and day use area. The park covers 175 hectares of beautiful forested upland. The park offers 65 quiet shaded tent and RV camping sites, hiking trails and a popular day-use area with a log picnic shelter. Just 15 kilometres east of Sicamous, along the Trans Canada Highway, Yard Creek is a great spot to use as a base camp for visiting the Sicamous and Shuswap Lake area. Due to its roadside location, Yard Creek Park is a haven for travellers from May to September. The park usually has vacancies during July and August and most long weekends. Sites are on a first come, first served basis. (No reservations required).

The landscape surrounding Yard Creek Park is part of the Interior wetbelt characterized by cedar and hemlock forest and lush undergrowth. The park contains a variety of bird species including American dippers. These fascinating little birds dive into the icy waters of the creek and “fly” along under the water in search of water insects. Watch for them on the rocks along the creek.

A wealth of recreational opportunities are available in the surrounding area including: swimming, hiking, lake cruises, fishing, scenic drives, houseboat rentals, golf, and a free zoo. For more information on things to do and see in the area, contact the Sicamous and District Chamber of Commerce Information Centre at 1-250-836-3313 or www.sicamouschamber.bc.ca.