Bear Creek Provincial Park in Kelowna
If you’re visiting Kelowna, Bear Creek Provincial Park is a great place to camp and explore the outdoors! The park is located on the western shores of Okanagan Lake and has amazing views of the lake, surrounding hills, and even Kelowna itself.
Bear Creek Provincial Park is 158 hectares and is most well-known for its campground, day-use area, and hiking trails. Whether you’re kayaking on Okanagan Lake, hiking the nearby canyon, or just soaking in the sunshine, there are plenty of things to do at Bear Creek. The park’s also home to a ton of geese, so keep an eye out for their poop!
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Where is Bear Creek Provincial Park located?
Bear Creek Provincial Park is located in the Central Okanagan, about 10 minutes from Kelowna and 1 hour from Vernon. The campground sits on the shores of Okanagan Lake and is an excellent place to disconnect from city life without travelling far.
Bear Creek is accessed via Westside Road, a beautiful scenic back road that connects West Kelowna and Vernon. The paved, single-lane road winds along the northern portion of Okanagan Lake and is worth driving just for the sake of the beautiful drive.
Westside Road cuts Bear Creek Provincial Park in half. You’ll find the campground and beach on the eastern/lakeside of the park; the canyon hiking and waterfall are on the western side.
Camping at Bear Creek Provincial Park
Tents, trailers, and RVs are all welcome at the Bear Creek campground. There are plenty of facilities and amenities — you can enjoy lake access, flush toilets, warm showers, an onsite sani-station, and much more. Many campsites have electricity and/or water hookups.
Bear Creek has 143 vehicle-accessible campsites (18 double) and is usually open from the end of March to mid-October (check here for exact dates). Reservations, first-come-first-served, and overflow are all options here.
The cost of camping at Bear Creek Provincial Park is reasonable when compared to hotels in the area, but it’s still pretty pricey for camping, especially if you’re tenting. Prices range from $35 to $45* per night.
*While I do my best to provide up-to-date fees, there may be a discrepancy between what’s posted here and the actual cost.

Campsites at Bear Creek
Camping at Bear Creek Provincial Park is super popular, especially on weekends and during the summer. Luckily, it’s a large campground with plenty of room for everyone! Still, it’s important to plan ahead if you want to snag a campsite at Bear Creek.
The Bear Creek campground generally opens at the end of March and offers reservations, first-come-first-served, and overflow camping. Explore each type of camping system below.
Tip: My favourite sites at Bear Creek are #105, 106, and 107. They have the best views of the lake and are right on the beach.
Other Accommodation Options
If you’re unable to get a campsite at Bear Creek Provincial Park, don’t worry! Although the park is quite popular, it isn’t the only place in the region where you can stay.
There are plenty of other campgrounds, hotels/motels, and private rentals you can stay at in the Kelowna area.
Vehicle-Accessible, Front-Country Camping
Bear Creek Provincial Park offers front-country camping only. The campsites are large, well-maintained, and offer everything you’d expect from a provincial park, including large gravel pads, picnic tables, and fire rings. There are numerous sites with electrical hookups and seven pull-thrus.
Most of the sites are quite large and can accommodate extra vehicles or large RVs/trailers, but please double-check the site size before reserving. Site-specific information is available on BC Parks. There are 18 double sites.
The campground is divided into three loops.
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Camping Fees
Campsites | Regular: $35/night 30 amp: $43/night Full hookup: $45/night |
Online Reservation | $6/night |
Seniors* | $17.50/night Full hookup: $26/night *Applies from the day after Labour Day to June 14 |
Second Vehicle | $17.50/night Tip: If you have an RV and tow vehicle, make sure your tow is attached when arriving. Otherwise you’ll be charged for an extra vehicle. |
Firewood | $10/bundle |
Sani-station | $5/use |
*While I do my best to provide up-to-date fees, there may be a discrepancy between what’s posted here and the actual cost.
Camp Host Information
There’s camp host at Bear Creek Provincial Park is located near the park entrance, just beside the gatehouse.
The park is operated by Kaloya Contracting Ltd. and can be contacted at (250) 766-7972 and [email protected].
Facilities + Amenities at Bear Creek Provincial Park
Bear Creek is a very well-maintained park and has many facilities in the campground. There are also limited facilities along the hiking trails.
If you happen to forget something, you easily drive into West Kelowna or Kelowna (or even pop out to enjoy a delicious dinner).
Things to Do at Bear Creek Provincial Park
Just like most of the provincial parks in the Okanagan, there’s no shortage of fun to be had at Bear Creek! You can enjoy water activities including swimming, kayaking, SUP, as well as hiking, camping, and even swim up to a waterfall.
My Thoughts on Bear Creek Provincial Park
Bear Creek is one of my favourite local provincial parks. We often use the day-use area as a quick getaway from town. I’ve camped here a number of times and have always enjoyed it. The hiking trails are also one of my go-to easy hikes in Kelowna.
I love the large campsites because we can easily invite friends and family for the day and they can park right at our site. It’s also close enough to Kelowna that we can try to get in without reservations and it not be a big deal if we don’t get a spot (this is only helpful if you’re a local, of course).
I do wish reservation management was better for no-shows, but this is always an issue with provincial parks and isn’t unique to Bear Creek. I also wish there were more outhouses throughout.
Overall, I 100% recommend Bear Creek! The camping and hiking area awesome.
Nearest Services
Bear Creek Provincial Park is roughly 10 minutes from both Kelowna and West Kelowna. It’s a quick, easy drive into town if you need to buy something or want to use the campground as a base for exploring the area.
Kelowna and West Kelowna have everything you’d need, including gas stations, Walmart, Superstore, Canadian Tire, Home Depot, and RV suppliers. There are also outdoor stores such as MEC and Atmosphere, as well as plenty of restaurants, wineries, breweries, and fun activities like ziplining, biking, and horseback riding.