Photo: BC Parks McDonald Creek Provincial Park
BC Parks inside Mcdonald Creek Parkwhat to expect
Situated just south of Nakusp, McDonald Creek Park is one of a system of four provincial parks on the Arrow Lake reservoir. With facilities on the eastern shoreline, it is a holiday destination for swimming, boating, jetskiing, waterskiing and fishing opportunities. It features several kilometres of fine sandy beach, waterfront sites and open grassy meadows. You can always find a quiet spot for yourself, try some beachcombing, or join in the fun at the main swimming area. A boat launch is available, offering good fishing opportunities for kokanee, bull and rainbow trout. The Arrow Reservoir bisects McDonald Creek Park and protects lakeshore riparian habitat on the east side and forested upland habitat on the west side. This combination offers outdoor recreational opportunities in a uniqu…
Description: BC Parks
the basics
The campsites
Things to do nearby
Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.
- McDonald Creek Provincial Park
- Saddle Mtn. Lookout Trail
- Arrow Park Trail
Plus 1 user-tagged beach on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.
What's around
McDonald Creek Provincial Park plus 3 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.
Water + services
- Nearest dump station — dump station node/6848729823
- Nearest potable water
what to bring
This list adapts to McDonald Creek Provincial Park. no showers means a travel towel;
If McDonald Creek Provincial Park is full
Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days listed first.
- Summit Lake Provincial Park openings
- Camping kootenay Born
- Sunny Cove Camp
- Box Lake
- Nakusp Municipal Campground
- Municipal Campground and RV park
- Murphy's Landing Resort
- Three Islands Resort
Plus 7 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.