Photo: BC Parks Kettle River Recreation Area
BC Parks inside Kettle River Recreation Areawhat to expect
Stands of Ponderosa pine interspersed with open areas of bunchgrass characterize this recreation area that lies astride the Kettle River. This park is situated between the Okanagan Plateau and the Monashee Mountains. The abandoned right-of-way of the historic Kettle Valley section of the Canadian Pacific Railway, completed in 1916 to link the Pacific coast with southern Alberta, passes through the site. On the east bank of the river is evidence of the once flourishing gold and silver mines. In the summer, excellent canoeing or inner tube riding although there are some hazards on the river. In the winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are favourite pastimes.
Description: BC Parks
the basics
The campsites
Water + services
- Nearest dump station — dump station node/4193080931
8 user-tagged water sources on OpenStreetMap.
what to bring
This list adapts to Kettle River Recreation Area. no showers means a travel towel;
If Kettle River Recreation Area is full
Other places to stay within 25 km.
- Kettle Creek Campground
- Rock Creek Riverside Campground
- Rock Creek Station (incl. General Store)
- Blaine Memorial Campground
- THE CODDIEWOMPLERS
- Johnstone Creek Campground
- Old Cowboy Ranch
- Kettle River RV Park
Plus 4 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.