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Shuswap Lake Provincial Park

As of Sat 5 Sep 20:25 PT: 226 of 346 sites open for your dates (Tue 8–Thu 10)123 fit a trailer or RV over 32ft, 6 with power

Thompson Okanagan · 346 reservable sites · about 1 h 10 min from Kamloops

When you can get in — next 8 weeks

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A very popular destination, the park operates at capacity from early July to Labour Day (early Sept). The park is situated on the old delta of Scotch Creek, has one kilometer of sandy, pebble beach, and includes the whole of Copper Island. The park also…more

A very popular destination, the park operates at capacity from early July to Labour Day (early Sept).

The park is situated on the old delta of Scotch Creek, has one kilometer of sandy, pebble beach, and includes the whole of Copper Island. The park also offers a large grassy play area, an adventure playground, a large boat launch. and a self-guiding nature trail.

Boaters may wish to visit Copper Island, located two kilometres offshore. A 2.8 km hiking trail provides beautiful views of the area. Please note that overnight camping, including houseboats, and campfires are prohibited on the island.

Supplies, groceries, and many recreational opportunities including bumper boats, mini-golf driving range, go-carts, para-sailing, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, boat and jet-ski rentals are offered by near-by businesses.

Is Shuswap Lake Provincial Park sold out next weekend?

No — 226 of 346 reservable sites are open for both nights of Fri 11–Sun 13 right now.

When do Shuswap Lake Provincial Park reservations open?

New dates open 3 months ahead at 7 a.m. PT. Online bookings close 2 days before arrival.

Does Shuswap Lake Provincial Park have electrical sites?

Yes — 37 of 346 sites have electrical hookups; 6 of them are open for Fri 11–Sun 13.

Can I book Shuswap Lake 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 Shuswap Lake Provincial Park from Kamloops?

about 1 h 10 min from Kamloops, about 1 h 50 min from Kelowna — a straight-line estimate, not a routed drive time.

Shuswap Lake Provincial Park on BC Parks · Official reservations · BC Wildfire map