McDonald Creek Provincial Park
As of Sat 5 Sep 21:12 PT: 0 of 112 sites open for your dates (Fri 2–Sun 4)
Every reservable site is booked for both nights. Cancellations happen daily — a watch emails you the moment one does, with the booking link filled in.
When you can get in — next 8 weeks
Each square is one night, columns are weeks. Greener = more sites open. Grey hatching = too soon (BC Parks needs 2 days’ lead). Weekend rows are outlined.
Situated just south of Nakusp, McDonald Creek Park is one of a system of four provincial parks on the Arrow Lake reservoir. With facilities on the eastern shoreline, it is a holiday destination for swimming, boating, jet skiing, water skiing and fishing…more
Situated just south of Nakusp, McDonald Creek Park is one of a system of four provincial parks on the Arrow Lake reservoir. With facilities on the eastern shoreline, it is a holiday destination for swimming, boating, jet skiing, water skiing and fishing opportunities. It features several kilometres of fine sandy beach, water front sites and open grassy meadows. You can always find a quiet spot for yourself, try some beachcombing or join in the fun at the main swimming area. A boat launch is available offering good fishing opportunities for kokanee, bull and rainbow trout - a tempting invitation for anglers of all ages.
The Arrow Reservoir bisects McDonald Creek Provincial Park and protects lakeshore riparian habitat on the east side and forested upland habitat on the west side. This combination offers outdoor recreational opportunities in a unique forested/lakeside setting.
Is McDonald Creek Provincial Park sold out next weekend?
Yes for Fri 11–Sun 13 — every reservable site is booked for both nights. Set an alert and you are emailed the moment one is cancelled.
When do McDonald Creek Provincial Park reservations open?
New dates open 3 months ahead at 7 a.m. PT. Online bookings close 2 days before arrival.
Does McDonald Creek Provincial Park have electrical sites?
Yes — 18 of 112 sites have electrical hookups.
Can I book McDonald Creek Provincial Park same-day?
Not online — BC Parks takes reservations 2+ days ahead; some parks keep first-come, first-served sites for walk-ups.
How far is McDonald Creek Provincial Park from Kelowna?
about 1 h 55 min from Kelowna, about 2 h 30 min from Cranbrook — a straight-line estimate, not a routed drive time.
McDonald Creek Provincial Park on BC Parks · Official reservations · BC Wildfire map