About the Park
The park offers various recreational opportunities for families and visitors to view the painted turtles species. Do not disturb, abuse, or remove turtles.

Elko, CA
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Contact
EK Parks Ltd.
Phone: 250-422-3003
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ekparks.ca
www.bcparks.ca
Rates
Frontcountry camping – $35/party/night
Group camping base fee – $120/group site/night
Sani-station – $5/discharge
Facilities
172 campsites (10 of which have power hookups) and 2 cabins, showers, flush toilets, sani-station, playground and 2 large lakeside day-use areas.
Location
From the east, turn off Highway 3, 3 km west of the Highway 3/93 junction at Elko. The park entrance is 8 km to the west. From the west, turn off Highway 3 at Jaffray, and the park is 16 km south.
Size
682 ha.Park Amenities
Vehicle accessible camping facilities
Group campsites
Picnic sites
Wheelchair accessible
Toilets
Showers
Sani-station / dump facilities
Campfires allowed
Interpretive programs
Playground
Boat Launch
Pets must be on leash
Cash only
Cabins, yurts or lodges for public use
Park Activities
Swimming
Canoeing / kayaking
Fishing
Hiking
Bicycling







