Allison Lake Park
21.0 ha
Area
1960
Established
Class A
Park class
Park
Type
About this Park
Off the beaten track, you’ll find tree-bordered Allison Lake. This is a desirable spot for swimmers and those who love to fish. The park is known for its spectacular stands of aspen that burst into golden colours in the fall.
Allison Lake Park is a great overnight spot when travelling between Merritt and Princeton.
Location notes
This park is located 28 km north of Princeton, along Highway 5A. The closest community is Princeton.
Activities
- 119:Canoeing The relatively small size of Allison Lake allows for safe, enjoyable paddling, canoeing and kayaking. There are no rentals in or near the park.
- 119:Fishing Allison Lake is stocked with 15,000 blackwater rainbow trout raised at the Summerland trout hatchery. There are no special restrictions on the lake.
- 119:Swimming Swimming opportunities are available at the park.
- 119:Pets on leash Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
- 119:Cycling Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Allison Lake Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.
- 119:Waterskiing There is potential for waterskiing on Allison Lake.
Facilities
- 119:Picnic areas The day-use area is found on the southern shore of Allison Lake, across Highway 5A from the campground. There are 10 tables spread out on the non-irrigated lawns. Two pit toilets and one tap are found there. The beach is fine white sand and varies in size with the fluctuating lake levels. When water levels are low, motor vehicles are prohibited from driving on the exposed beach.
- 119:Pit or flush toilets This park only has pit toilets, no flush toilets. There are two pit toilets in the campground and two in the day-use area.
- 119:Drinking water Two cold water taps are located in the campground. Taps are shut off during the off-season. Please review the know before you go section for any boil water notices.
- 119:Campfires Campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite. We encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park.To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
- 119:Accessibility information Accessibility information is available for this park.
Location
49.68248, -120.60315 · West Okanagan
