The best camping near Ellison Provincial Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Ellison Provincial Park adventure.

At the northeastern end of Okanagan Lake, this park has scenic headlands and sandy beaches.  

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Lakeview, Lakefront + Forested Camp

5 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Lake Country, BC
Welcome to Lakeside+ Lakeview Forested Camping! We are located in Lake Country, BC, with lake.frontage on wood lake Our campsites are a short walk (200m) down to Wood Lake and the Okanagan Rail Trail, a local and tourists' favourite for cycling and walks around the lake, or for touring all the way to Vernon or Kelowna. You can rent E-Bikes or boats for extra excitement. The property is part of a 10-acre cherry orchard. Find farm stands and charming restaurants and some world-class wineries in the area. We have three tent sites to choose from: and one rv site - Site 1 boasts a large deck for pitching your tent and enjoying the sacred spot under the eagle's nests (requires a 4WD vehicle to access) - Site 2 has lake views from a creekside forested spot. You need a very dependable 4wd to drive directly to site 2 as there is a steep 40m of a dirt drive. -Site 3 is the highest elevation site, and easiest access of our sites. -site 4 is a rv site with 50 Amp power water and Grey water hookup
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Back Forty Vineyards

3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Peachland, BC
Come camp on a 40-acre parcel backing onto crown land mountains and wake up in front of 10 acres of vineyard and a view of Okanagan Lake! There is a small cabin and two camp sites to choose from. Outhouse on the property, which is just a pit toilet. It is a working farm so will likely have various equipment around at times as well as workers at certain times of the year. You’ll likely meet our very friendly and very energetic Bernedoodle, Bernie. If you prefer to keep him out of your campsite just let us know and we can keep him closer. Otherwise, he thinks he has the run of the place! Please check to see if campfires are allowed (live in a high-risk fire zone) and firewood is available with an extra charge. If you need anything to better enjoy your stay, just let us know! Our property is located in Peachland, BC. Positioned midway between Kelowna and Pentiction, it is the perfect location to draw from both population centres and is well-positioned to act as a hub for popular wine and other agri-tourism activities. Peachland is within easy reach of over 200 estate wineries and microbreweries.
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North Okanagan Camping

15 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Armstrong, BC
Learn more about this land:Join us on our large property in the North Okanagan region, where we have space for 15 campsites that can hold up to eight people each. From your tent or RV, you can take in views of the surrounding mountains and relax while watching the sunset. Pets are welcome. We’re a great base for exploring area sights such as Okanagan Lake, the Shuswap River, Enderby Cliffs, and more. For those bringing RVs, this property can accommodate vehicle lengths up to 45 feet on mostly grassy surfaces. There are no hookups, and generators are not allowed. Campfires are okay as long as there are no fire restrictions in place. The property does not offer a toilet or other amenities, but it does provide plenty of space, soft grass, and mountain scenery. Popular activities nearby include tubing down the Shuswap River, visiting the only outdoor drive-in movie theatre in British Columbia, hiking at Enderby Cliffs Provincial Park, and driving about 30 minutes south to Vernon to explore Okanagan Lake. Heading north of the property, you can check out local wineries and Shuswap Lake. 
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Fluffy Bunny Farms Camping

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents6 acres · West Kelowna, BC
Learn more about this land: Fluffy Bunny Farms is a private 6-acre property located only 15 minutes from downtown Kelowna! It’s the perfect place to camp near Bear Creek Provincial Park and Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park. We have 3 private campsites with stunning mountain views perfect for a small trailer, or self-contained camper van/tent. Guests can enjoy biking, fishing, hiking and wildlife watching all nearby. We also have a white sand volleyball court to relax and enjoy some friendly competition with your camping partner at the end of your day. Please note that there are no amenities available at the campsite. Campers will need to have a self-contained vehicle and leave no trace. We are dog friendly and request that dogs remain under their owner's control at all times and on leash. We do not allow campfires as our home burned down last year in the McDougal Creek fire as well as a lot of the neighbourhood so we don’t allow any fires or smoking cigarettes on the property. We will be building our new home during the summer but the build is a bit away from where the sites are so it shouldn’t be an issue. But this is forwarded as we know that this is a priority for us as so we won’t stop building even if we have campers, so we just want everyone to know this in advance! We can’t wait to host you and if you have any questions before booking, just ask!
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Shuswap River Oasis

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2 acres · Lumby, BC
Guests will get to wake up to the sounds of the Shuswap River flowing right outside their campsite. Sandy shaded kids play area with a kids swing, 2 person snowboard swing and a trampoline. A net and hammock for all your chilling needs. Load to explore around the property, including an island on the Shuswap River. Launch your floaties and spend the afternoon floating down the picturesque river, but please bear in mind the river conditions vary throughout the year. The 8KM river float is an intermediate level float and may not be suitable for young kids as there is a section that needs to be walked to avoid a dangerous area. There is other options for shorter floats upstream and end at our property. Please ask us for more details. We also have a field to ride any quads or dirt-bikes around. Its very basic riding conditions, but still fun for young kids! As well there is lots to see in the area including 2 waterfalls and Mable lake provincial park all within an hour drive. Please do not hesitate to ask us any questions!
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Tangle Wood

2 sites · Tents2 acres · Coldstream, BC
Nestled in the woods, our site provides a shady escape from the 30-40 degrees Celcius summer Okanagan heat. Cross the bridge into your own private Oasis. Trees are shelter and homes to various birds. Pitch your tent in an open space at the base of the mountain. Relax on the deck of our Cottage or in the hammock and take in the fresh air whilst listening to the song birds. Located off Highway 6, a 10 minute drive to colourful Kalamalka Lake which boasts of sandy beaches and gorgeous hikes, and a 6 minute drive to beautiful Lavington Park with a playground, off leash dog park and free public swimming pool access during July and August. Walk down the path to your own private creek access, bring a book and relax in a chair by the water and take a dip in the refreshing creek. Note: This site is not accessible by car. You will need to park in front of the bridge, wagons are provided. If lots of rain is forecasted please bring tarps, there are plenty of trees nearby to devote too. There is a powered covered cooking/eating area. You may use the bbq and gas burners at no charge. Drinking and potable water is provided. This site uses a composting toilet with bags that will need to be removed after use and disposed in the appropriate location.
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The best camping near Ellison Provincial Park guide

Overview

About

Sheltered by rocky cliffs, the two bays of Ellison Provincial Park have three tranquil beaches and limitless ways to immerse in the waters of long-and-narrow Okanagan Lake: swimming, paddling, water-skiing, boating, fishing, and even scuba diving. The park has western Canada’s only freshwater dive park with sunken artifacts and marine life to explore beneath the lake’s surface. The rocky headlands also offer drier pursuits, including rock climbing the granite cliffs by South Bay and hiking along the promontories to panoramic vistas.

Notable campgrounds

  • Best for boaters: Mooring buoys at South Bay and north of Otter Bay
  • Best for dog lovers: The southern end of the campground by Sandy (Pet) Beach, where dogs can also enjoy the pink-hued sand
  • Best for privacy seekers: The western campsites that back onto the rock cliffs

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Reservations during the peak summer season (May to October) are a must via the BC Parks online booking site, Discover Camping.
  2. Reservations open in early spring (and most days in June to August will be booked solid). For non-residents of BC, reservations start July 8.
  3. Reservations can be booked within a two-month rolling window. Any arrival dates further than two months from the date of booking cannot be reserved.
  4. When reservations are not available (outside of May to October) all campsites are first-come, first-served. The campground is walk-in only during the off season.

When to go

Take full advantage of the lake’s warm waters during the summer months when there’s a lively atmosphere of moored boats and a flotilla of pleasure craft. Campground reservations are booked solid from June to September, and the park is also popular for day use, from local boaters anchoring in the sheltered coves to recreational groups participating in guided rock climbing. Despite the hot-and-dry peak season, campsites get plenty of shade under a canopy of mature Douglas fir and ponderosa pine trees.

Know before you go

  • Reservations can be made for 61 of the campsites through the BC Parks online booking site Discover Camping.
  • There are 71 vehicle accessible campsites (eight are double sites) but no pull-through sites. RVs may encounter narrow and low-hanging branches.
  • There is no boat launch in the park, but several are within 10 minutes. Mooring buoys in South Bay and Otter Bay are part of a marine park system sponsored by Okanagan yacht clubs, and houseboats can pull ashore at Sandy Beach (standard park camping fee is charged for overnight use).
  • In the off-season, a locked gate blocks the access road into the park, but walk-in camping is possible via a steep 300-metre grade to the campsites.
  • Although not remote, the nearest provisions are a 10-minute drive to Okanagan Landing’s general store. For more services, Vernon is 20 minutes away.

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