Adams Lake Marine Park: Spillman Beaches Site
Site overview
A boat-access only beach area with forested upland, the Spillman Beaches marine site has one of the better quality beaches on Adams Lake, popular for fishing and boating. No facilities are provided at this site. This park protects an alluvial fan and the lower reaches of Spillman Creek. This park also contains mixed Douglas-fir/lodgepole pine forest with birch and cottonwoods as well as western red cedar in the north. There are small pockets of grassland, shrubs and forbs on the drier sites.
See also Poplar Point or Refuge Bay.
Stay safe
Adams Lake is a large lake and is subject to gusts of strong wind.
Special notes
There are few pullouts available during the high water of May and June.
Bring your own drinking water; potable water is not available in the park.
Conservation
The park encompasses beach frontage along Adams Lake and the lower portion of Spillman Creek. The park contains mixed Douglas-fir and lodgepole pine forests, cottonwood, birch, and western red cedar.
Wildlife
Spillman Creek contains wild rainbow trout with possible spawning habitat. Potential sockeye spawning habitat.
Advisories
Camping
Wilderness camping is allowed; no facilities are provided.
There are many camping opportunities that are marine access, only.
Wilderness camping is allowed; no facilities are provided.
Activities
There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park. There are many camping opportunities that are marine access only.
Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas. 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.
Maps and location
This site is located on the east side of Adams Lake is and boat access, only. The closest communities, towns and cities are Barriere, Sorrento, Chase and Kamloops.