Shuswap Lake Provincial Park
Shuswap Lake Provincial Park
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kelli9971
New Westminster, Canada54 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
We stayed for 4 nights. It’s a very big campground with lake close by where you can rent paddle boards and kyacks. There is also a dog beach. A couple complaints I had was they ran out of firewood mid week and also the bathrooms were not very clean.
The mosquitoes were terrible too but that’s not in the campgrounds fault.
The mosquitoes were terrible too but that’s not in the campgrounds fault.
Written 11 July 2020
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Ashley S
British Columbia, Canada80 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We just spent 8 days in site 145 with no hook-ups. The site, like every site, is really nicely treed so stays pretty cool even in 30+ degree weather. We ran our generator for the 2 evening hours, cranked the A/C and cooked the trailer down before bed. Bathrooms and showers are clean and conveniently located. The bugs were bad for the first couple of days, but then died off in the heat. Not the park’s fault - it’s been super rainy so perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. The mosquitoes were less at the day-use beach than the campground beach. We bring our water shoes because the beach is rocky. Bring a wagon to haul all your beach stuff in and a screen room to put over your picnic table. Great park for biking with the family.
Written 4 August 2020
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Mr Q
Vancouver69 contributions
Jun 2022
Don't worry about any signage that you may see...feel free to run your dog along the beach with everyone else's, and never mind the leash either...how will they run into people if they're on a leash?
Decent views if you're close enough to the beach, otherwise it can be a bit of a walk.
I can only imagine how crowded and crazy this place gets in the middle of summer.
Some real nice sites and some real crappy ones...if you plan on returning, make sure you jot down the number of the site(s) you want.
Decent views if you're close enough to the beach, otherwise it can be a bit of a walk.
I can only imagine how crowded and crazy this place gets in the middle of summer.
Some real nice sites and some real crappy ones...if you plan on returning, make sure you jot down the number of the site(s) you want.
Written 28 June 2022
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Mark L
Kelowna, Canada2 contributions
Jul 2020
I've been to this campground many times and it's normally great and one of my favorites. I read that they didn't spray for mosquitos this year and it was awful. We barely left our trailer. I observed several campers cut their vacation short to go home early because it was so bad.
Written 10 July 2020
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msandy2013
Kelowna, Canada10 contributions
Jul 2020
The mosquitos were terrible, we cut our long awaited holiday short because we could not stand being attacked by mosquitos everywhere we went. We also cancelled our subsequent trip there and doubt that we will go back again.
My other complaint was the state of the washrooms, they were dirty, garbages left unemptied from day to day, items left by campers not removed. Soap dispensers out of order!!! In a time when cleanliness is of the utmost importance.
We were shocked by the number of empty sites, and yet it has been impossible to get a site, the site showing everything completely booked.
This was previously our favorite camping destination, but no longer. The decision to not spray for mosquitos has seriously impacted the viability of this campground.
My other complaint was the state of the washrooms, they were dirty, garbages left unemptied from day to day, items left by campers not removed. Soap dispensers out of order!!! In a time when cleanliness is of the utmost importance.
We were shocked by the number of empty sites, and yet it has been impossible to get a site, the site showing everything completely booked.
This was previously our favorite camping destination, but no longer. The decision to not spray for mosquitos has seriously impacted the viability of this campground.
Written 21 July 2020
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Jackie N
2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
While it is a beautiful campground, the mosquitoes are absolutely unreal this year. Despite constant mosquito spray and coils, the kids and adults are COVERED in mosquito bites. It’s so hard to enjoy the scenery and water with mosquitoes buzzing in your ears. I’m not sure I can come back here after this.
Written 15 July 2022
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The Dave
3 contributions
Sept 2020 • Family
Stayed one night here at the end of our trip and wished I had spent my whole vacation year. Great sites. Beach. Lots of tails for kids to ride and have fun. Loved it. Booking next year!!!!
Written 7 September 2020
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gabbyz
Calgary, Canada97 contributions
Aug 2011 • Family
What makes this beautiful spot in the Shuswaps stand out from many other 'roughing it' places could very well be that you find yourself completely surrounded in tranquility in its most naturalistic setting, yet feel as though you are walking through luxury. I have been coming here since the summer of ’85... the natural beauty of Scotch Creek has changed very little; it’s the jewel that stands with time… but what has undergone modern changes are the amenities, the things that have made camping a word that can be said by many with a smile (hot showers, water taps, etc. paved bike trails, huge playground, a nearby Park Store or two, local shops, bistros, café houses and lots of ice cream!).
Majority of the 200+ campsites in Scotch Creek have been designed for maximum privacy surrounded by trees reaching the skies; you will soon discover true serenity, well-other then friendly chipmunks wondering what mischief awaits them. The gates are locked up at night and the grounds are religiously patrolled through-out the night.
As the years pass, I often will rise early, make some coffee and watch the sun come in and paradise come to life. We spend most of the day on the beach which happens to be a short walk from each site. And, it wouldn’t be camping for us, I say with a smile, if we didn’t spend some evenings over by the Creekside playing pool, mini golf, bowling, or enjoying laughter & stories over dinner outside on their patio. The evenings at Scotch Creek are filled with sounds of crackling fires, laughter, the odd guitar, and on some nights the amphitheatre comes to life. Scotch Creek is that adventure you really wish would never end.
Majority of the 200+ campsites in Scotch Creek have been designed for maximum privacy surrounded by trees reaching the skies; you will soon discover true serenity, well-other then friendly chipmunks wondering what mischief awaits them. The gates are locked up at night and the grounds are religiously patrolled through-out the night.
As the years pass, I often will rise early, make some coffee and watch the sun come in and paradise come to life. We spend most of the day on the beach which happens to be a short walk from each site. And, it wouldn’t be camping for us, I say with a smile, if we didn’t spend some evenings over by the Creekside playing pool, mini golf, bowling, or enjoying laughter & stories over dinner outside on their patio. The evenings at Scotch Creek are filled with sounds of crackling fires, laughter, the odd guitar, and on some nights the amphitheatre comes to life. Scotch Creek is that adventure you really wish would never end.
Written 17 April 2012
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Sbrad988
2 contributions
Went here for a family holiday and was harassed for trying to drop of my handicapped relative closer to the beach. We attempted to turn around in the boat launch area that was semi full and were told rudely to back our vehicle up. This caused us to block traffic. The rent a cop that worked there wouldn't allow us to proceed forward and would not stop talking long enough for us to explain our situation. He rather told us to simply "don't come here then!". Warning to all handi-able people you are not welcome at Scott's Creek (Shuswap provincial park).
Written 18 August 2012
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WilliamMastop
Vernon, Canada57 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
My mate and I have attended to the Shuswap Lake Provincial Park on a number of occassions. This is a large park, with more than 200 camp sites. It is extremely busy during the July and August months. OUr most recent visit was on the weekend of September 4 through 7 for 3 nights. Cost was 30 dollars per night. Note that this does not include firewood. Be sure to check ahead of time to see if fire bans are in effect, as they often are during the hottest periods of the summer.
The sites seemed to be very clean and well maintained. There is reasonably good separation between sites, the area is very well forested with lots of mature growth. The campsites are well shaded, and it's wise to bring along a sweater or warm weather gear for the evenings, or during cooler parts of the year. The park is on relatively level ground, and the roads are paved. Bicycling is very popular in this park, and the surrounding area is also well accessible for cyclists. The picnic tables at each site and showing their age a bit, but are still quite servicable. This is a dog friendly park. Washrooms have running water, though not hot water except in the Shower facility. I do not believe that there are any serviced sites there.
This park is situated quite near the town (very small town- a village??) of Scotch Creek. There are grocery stores, hardware stores, restaurants, and a variety of shops right nearby, within an easy bicycle ride. When you return to your campsite however, you're right back in the woodsy experience of Provincial Park Camping.
This is a favourite place for us, and we will continue to go back, but we did notice some problems with the cleaning of the washrooms on our most recent stay. We arrived on a thursday, about 3 p.m. and got our site set up. I attended to the washroom shortly after arrival, and noted some scraps of toilet paper on the floor in the cubicle area, and an unfortunate bit of splashover visible on the underside toilet seat when it was raised. Both of these things were quite visible. I understand that people make messes, and they can't have someone standing there all day. However, those same scraps of toilet paper, and the splashover mess on the underside of the toilet seat, remained right where they were and were still there when we left 3 days later. Clearly there had been no cleaning of the toilet area or the floor during that time. This is a real contrast to our prior attendances at the park.
The sites seemed to be very clean and well maintained. There is reasonably good separation between sites, the area is very well forested with lots of mature growth. The campsites are well shaded, and it's wise to bring along a sweater or warm weather gear for the evenings, or during cooler parts of the year. The park is on relatively level ground, and the roads are paved. Bicycling is very popular in this park, and the surrounding area is also well accessible for cyclists. The picnic tables at each site and showing their age a bit, but are still quite servicable. This is a dog friendly park. Washrooms have running water, though not hot water except in the Shower facility. I do not believe that there are any serviced sites there.
This park is situated quite near the town (very small town- a village??) of Scotch Creek. There are grocery stores, hardware stores, restaurants, and a variety of shops right nearby, within an easy bicycle ride. When you return to your campsite however, you're right back in the woodsy experience of Provincial Park Camping.
This is a favourite place for us, and we will continue to go back, but we did notice some problems with the cleaning of the washrooms on our most recent stay. We arrived on a thursday, about 3 p.m. and got our site set up. I attended to the washroom shortly after arrival, and noted some scraps of toilet paper on the floor in the cubicle area, and an unfortunate bit of splashover visible on the underside toilet seat when it was raised. Both of these things were quite visible. I understand that people make messes, and they can't have someone standing there all day. However, those same scraps of toilet paper, and the splashover mess on the underside of the toilet seat, remained right where they were and were still there when we left 3 days later. Clearly there had been no cleaning of the toilet area or the floor during that time. This is a real contrast to our prior attendances at the park.
Written 12 September 2014
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We are planning to camp with a tent and 3-6 year old grandkids next week. Should we rethink due to the mosquito reported mosquito swarms this year or is it not as bad as reported? Thanks
Written 24 July 2022
Is there somewhere close to go to charge your phones and get wifi?
Written 29 July 2020
Does anyone have a mosquito update? We are supposed to head there today. Thanks so much.
Written 24 July 2020
Does anyone know if they are spraying for mosquitoes again this year? Last year was great after they sprayed. Only saw a few in the whole 2 weeks we were there.
Written 18 June 2019
Do you know if the little store nearby is still open for ice/essentials?
Written 18 July 2018
Do the shower facilities have electricity for items like blow dryers?
Written 8 April 2018
Hi, I was wondering how was the drive? We're coming in from Calgary and pulling a 27ft trailer. I just want to make sure that there's no crazy hills with sharp turns.
Thanks!
Written 4 March 2016
I have a dog and I don't feel comfortable leaving her at the campsite while we head to the beach. is there a dog friendly area at the lake? I know officially dogs aren't allowed at the beach but she's very well behaved and usually just sits in the shade nearby while the kids play in the water.Just wondering if anyone has brought their dog to the beach. How strict is the campground in enforcing this rule?
Written 6 April 2015
There is a dog beach at the end of all the parking lots, just before the boat dock!!!
Written 27 June 2015
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