Tunkwa Provincial Park
What you need to know :
The park is located between Savona
and Logan Lake on the southern Thompson Plateau, about 40
km south-west of Kamloops. It is accessed via 24 km of paved
road from Savona or 16 km of paved road from Logan Lake on
the Tunkwa Lake Road.
From Vancouver you travel through Hope up Highway #5, the
Coquihalla Highway, past Merritt to the Logan Lake turn-off.
Travel west through Logan Lake ~1km to a 4 way stop and turn
right onto the Tunkwa Lake Road for 16 km to Tunkwa Lake.
At Tunkwa Park there are three separate campgrounds, Tunkwa,
Leighton and Leighton North. Combined, the three campgrounds
offer 55 traditional style sites and 210 informal sites. They
can accommodate camping units from a tent to a large recreational
vehicle. Upon arrival, choose a site and staff will be around
later to collect camping fees and provide the option to purchase
firewood.
The gates at Tunkwa Provincial Park are always open, 12 months
of the year, seven days a week and 24 hours per day. The operating
season with services is generally from May 1st to Thanksgiving
weekend, yet this may vary slightly depending on weather conditions.
The cost is $15.00/night and $7.50/night for BC Seniors during
the shoulder season (from the day after Labour Day to June
15th).
What is good to know :
Tunkwa Provincial Park contains two large
man-made trout-fishing lakes, Tunkwa and Leighton, with campgrounds
located on both lakes. The Province lists Tunkwa Lake as one
of the top 10 Provincial rainbow trout fisheries. This park,
at 1140m in elevation, protects grasslands, forests, lakes,
and wetlands including bogs and ponds and is a year-round
recreation area, noted for camping, hunting, horseback riding,
wildlife viewing, fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
FAQ
Where is the nearest store?
In Logan Lake, 16 km south.
Do cell phones work?
Sometimes on a good day, and at the right spot (Rogers phones
work when you are near the creek between the two lakes on
a good day).
Are there showers at the
park?
Unfortunately not.
Where is the nearest Sani
Station?
At Logan Lake.
Can I reserve a site?
No, unfortunately not.
Where can I get firewood?
You can buy firewood from the operator at $5.00 for a Rubbermaid
bin, or bring your own.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. All dogs must be on a leash.
Can I pay with Credit Card
or Debit Card?
Sorry. Cash only.
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