Camping & Hiking · Fishing · Scenic Views · British Columbia
A lakeshore provincial park on Kalamalka Lake near Vernon, BC, known for strikingly clear blue-green water, a busy boat launch, a campground and the lakeside rail trail. Beaches are rocky, not sandy.
Kekuli Bay sits on the shore of Kalamalka Lake, and the water is what visitors remember: clear enough to see the plants below, in shifting shades of blue and green. The setting is dry, open Okanagan country, with marmots, deer and turkey vultures often seen.
The park combines a campground, a large day-use area and a boat launch. Reviewers mention flush toilets and a shower building, a grassy picnic area overlooking the lake, a big playground and plenty of parking. Campers describe friendly staff and a quiet, respectful crowd.
Swimming, fishing, boating and cycling are the main activities. The old rail line has become a trail that runs along the lake and is popular for biking and walks. It suits families and boaters, though one visitor felt there wasn't much else to do beyond a few nights.
The shoreline is rocky with no sand, so bring chairs and water shoes. The boat launch and parking lot get packed on busy days. Watch for poison ivy and snakes, including rattlesnakes, on the trails, and note that shops are about a 10-minute drive away. Campsites offer little privacy.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 914 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Kekuli Bay Provincial Park directly.
