Ellison Provincial Park Campground
The spot
About this campsite
Ellison Provincial Park is located on the northeastern shore of Okanagan Lake, just 16 km southwest of Vernon along Eastside Road.
Features 71 vehicle-accessible campsites set within a rich Douglas fir and ponderosa pine forest perched on rocky headlands above Okanagan Lake.
Visitors can hike down to secluded sandy coves at Otter Bay and Marine Park, explore Canada's first freshwater underwater dive park, or ride extensive mountain bike singletrack.
What makes it worth the drive
- Otter Bay sandy coves
- Underwater dive park
- Singletrack mountain bike network
- Granite headland lake vistas
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$35.00 CAD
Season
May 1 – October 12
Elevation
390 m
Potable water
Available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Available
Boat launch
Not available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Not available
Sani-dump
Available
Playground
On site
Sandy coves
On site
Mountain bike trails
On site
Community reviews
Aug 2025
One of BC's best provincial parks! The coves are gorgeous for paddleboarding and the mountain biking trails right out of camp are fantastic.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Ellison Provincial Park Campground is unreliable.
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