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Herald

About the Park

Herald Park is a popular camping and day-use destination. The park covers 79 hectares of beautiful beach and forested uplands. It offers frontcountry camping, a boat launch, and a large day-use area. It is a great spot to use as a base camp for visiting the many attractions of the Shuswap area. Swimming , fishing and bird-watching are popular activities, as is the self-guided nature walk to Margaret Falls. Herald is a great spot to use as a base camp for visiting the many attractions of the Shuswap area.

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Contact

Silvertip Park Services Ltd.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: campbc.ca

For the most up-to-date park information and advisories: https://bcparks.ca/herald-park/

 

Rates

Frontcountry camping – $32/party/night – $46.50/party/night June 15-Sept.7, 2026
Sani-station – $5/discharge

Facilities

128 campsites, boat launch, sani-station, pit and flush toilets, and hot showers.

Location

14 km west of Salmon Arm on Hwy 1.

Size

79 ha.

Park Amenities


  • Vehicle accessible camping facilities

  • Picnic sites

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Toilets

  • Pit Toilets

  • Showers

  • Sani-station / dump facilities

  • Campfires allowed

  • Boat Launch

  • Pets must be on leash

Park Activities


  • Swimming

  • Scuba Diving / Snorkeling

  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Windsurfing

  • Waterskiing

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling
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