| Doreen
Lake a small remote fishing,
canoeing and boating destination lake located in the back country
wilderness forests behind the small community of Winfield, BC
in Lake Country. The recreation site is part of a network of lakes
in the area.
The network of lakes in the region, all are accessed
by a larger network of gravel forest service roads. The same gravel
road to Doreen Lake leads to other lakes like Lost
Lake, Island Lake, Beaver
Lake and Loon Lake.
It is these same gravel roads that become cross
country ski, snowmobile and snowshoe routes in the winter months
after the snow has fallen. And in the summer atvs and dirt bikes
travel the gravel roads deeper into the forest leading to more
remote lakes not accessible by a 4x4 vehicle.
The recreation campground is located on the south
shores of Doreen Lake. It is a very small campsite operating on
a first come first serve basis. The campsites are private and
line the shores of Doreen Lake. Each campsite includes picnic
tables and fire pits. There are some pit toilets nearby.
The access road into the recreation site is a
sliver of a pull out road hidden behind trees next to the lake.
The recreation site is a pack in-pack out wilderness campsite.
Self maintenance is key, so please be clean and respect each other.
Be early for a camping spot.
There is a small roof top boat launch for boats
and canoes. Trolling and fly fishing for stocked Rainbow Trout
is the goal for most who visit Doreen Lake. In the winter, some
arrive at the lake by snowmobile to ice fish.
Be advised there is no real beach area. Some
campsites do enjoy lake views and others settle for a peek-a-boo
view through trees. The good news is there are plenty of short
walking trails leading down to the lake near each campsite. Pitch
a chair and enjoy the views.
The access road to the campground is well marked
with a road sign. It is a straight through road which hooks up
again to the main road. The gravel access road is level and passes
right by the campsites and boat launch. Large vehicles may have
issues with the rough and narrow gravel access road.
When traveling the gravel roads, always be aware
of oncoming vehicles as dust limits visibility and rocks fly.
Slow down as many corners are blind corners. Keep your head up
for free range cows which sometimes decide to graze on the road.
Always have headlights on when traveling the gravel forest service
roads during, both, day and night.
How to Get to Doreen
Lake Recreation Site: Travel Highway
#97 north of Kelowna, BC to the community of Winfield in Lake
Country. From the highway in Winfield turn east onto Beaver Lake
Road. Continue driving straight on Beaver Lake Road. The paved
road turns to gravel. Continue down the gravel road for 16 kilometres
(9 mi.) following switchbacks eventually leading to a resort.
Prior to the resort is a gravel road to the left.
Take this gravel road over a small narrow wooden bridge. Continue
climbing the gravel roads, negotiating more switchbacks. Do not
be swayed into turning down one of the many gravel roads along
the way. Stay on the main gravel road until you come to a big
opening. On your right is a gate and a bridge. Follow this gravel
road and start looking for the campground sign on your right.
There is parking available on the main gravel road prior to the
entrance so you can check it out first.
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Doreen
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