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Kettle River
BC Parks Okanagan · Shuswap · British Columbia
what to expect
Kettle River Recreation Area is one of the largest and most popular destination family campgrounds in the Okanagan Boundary Region. Located minutes from amenities in Rock Creek, it is only 45 minutes from Osoyoos and 90 minutes from Kelowna. Campers will want to bring their bikes and floaties! This park offers fantastic biking/hiking opportunities and access to the historic Trans Canada Trail network. In the summer months, campers walk their tubes and floaties to the Kettle River that flows alongside the campground, while others enjoy basking on the sandy beaches and swimming in the river. The iconic Kettle River Trestle at the day-use serves as a beautiful backdrop for park users and is a great photo opportunity. Spring and autumn campers enjoy large, sun-filled sites in a peaceful, prist…
the basics
Flush toiletsPet-friendlyAccessible
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
No fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
Pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.
what to bring
This list adapts to Kettle River. no showers means a travel towel;
common questions about Kettle River
- can dogs camp at Kettle River?
- Yes. Kettle River Recreation Area allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
- does Kettle River have electric hookups?
- No. Kettle River Recreation Area does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
- how far is Kettle River from Vancouver?
- Kettle River Recreation Area is 301 km from Vancouver. Use Google Maps for current drive times — they account for terrain, traffic, ferries, and closures we can't.
- do you need reservations at Kettle River?
- Yes. Kettle River Recreation Area is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
nearby places
Within ~100 km of Kettle River.
want to camp at Kettle River?
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