| Okanagan
Lake Provincial Park is an easy
access campground and picnic park located north of the community
of Summerland, British Columbia, Canada. The park was established
in 1955 and rests on the west side of Okanagan Lake. It is one
of the easy access parks located just off of Highway #97 in the
Okanagan Valley.
Okanagan Lake Park is a 98 ha park attracting
visitors every year to the region. The park is a very popular
recreation destination. The activities enjoyed in the park and
on the lake include swimming, boating, kayaking, fishing, water
skiing, hiking and windsurfing. The large campground in the park
is ideal for all types of camping including RVing and tenting.
The Okanagan Lake Park campground is divided
into two sections. Amenities in the park include a day use area,
hot showers, flush and pit toilets, boat launch, change rooms,
running water and amphitheatre.
The Okanagan Lake sandy beach is a big attraction
for many who visit the park. Within the park are a few hiking
trails for the active. One trail is a short 1 kilometre hike connecting
the two campgrounds. On this trail are few interpretive signs.
Some, of which, explain the over 10,000 exotic trees located within
the park including Lombardy Popular, Norway Maple and Russian
Olive.
Because the park is an easy access park and has
many amenities it is important to make reservations before arriving
at the park.
How to Get to Okanagan Lake Provincial
Park:
The Okanagan Lake Park is located north of Summerland
BC and south of Peachland BC on Hwy #97.
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OK Lake Park
Summerland