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Tunkwa

About the Park

Tunkwa and Leighton Lakes are world-class trout fishing lakes. Activities include fishing, hiking, cycling, wildlife viewing, ATV-ing, and horseback riding. A corral is available to horseback riders at the North Leighton campsite within the park. Wild horses can often be seen grazing the open meadows around Tunkwa Lake. Firewood is available for sale.

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Savona, CA
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Contact

Shuswap Adams Parks Ltd.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: campbc.ca

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

 

Rates

Frontcountry camping – $18/party/night
Long-stay camping (full season) – $70/party/week

Facilities

275 campsites between 3 camping areas: Tunkwa Lake, Leighton and North Leighton Campgrounds. 55 traditional camping sites, and 220 informal sites. This park also offers some designated “long-stay” sites which require a booking of minimum four consecutive weeks. Also offers a boat launch, pit toilets and day-use area.

Location

25 km south of Savona or 16 km north of Logan Lake on the Tunkwa Lake Road.

Size

5,100 ha.

Park Amenities


  • Vehicle accessible camping facilities

  • Group campsites

  • Picnic sites

  • Pit Toilets

  • Campfires allowed

  • Boat Launch

  • Pets must be on leash

  • Cash only

Park Activities


  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling

  • Horseback riding
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