Cinnemousun Narrows Park

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Park overview

Situated where the four “arms” of Shuswap Lake meet, this park has a camping area with several shelters and a fairly extensive beach.

It is located in one of the most popular swimming, houseboating and water-skiing areas of British Columbia’s interior.

Anglers take note: Shuswap Lake contains 19 species of fish.

The hand pump provides lake water. Visitors should either bring drinking water from home or boil or treat the water provided by the hand-pump.
There are no public telephones at Cinnemousun.
Excessive noise is not permitted at any time. Please be considerate and observe the quiet time from 10 pm to 7 am.
Consumption of alcohol is prohibited in provincial parks, except within your campsite.

Advisories

Dates of operation

All dates are subject to change without notice.

Open to public access May 13, 2023 to September 30, 2023

Current status:Open to public access

Be sure to check advisories above before visiting

Cinnemousun Narrows Campground

Facility type

Vehicle-accessible camping

Number of campsites

Walk-in sites: 28

Main camping season dates

2023: May 13 to September 30

Cinnemousun Narrows shelters

Facility type

Shelters

Main operating season dates

2023: May 13 to September 30

Cinnemousun Narrows walk-in sites

Facility type

Walk-in camping

Number of campsites

Walk-in sites: 28

Main camping season dates

2023: May 13 to September 30

Winter note

Off-season: no fee, no services

Safety info

Boating

Wharfs are provided at Cinnemousun Narrows for public use and convenience (day use or camping). Please note that your marine access camping fee does not provide exclusive use of these facilities. Your mooring location may not be available should you depart for any reason during your visit.
This is a heavy boat traffic area. Use caution, practise safe boating, and watch for debris on lake.
While boating in the Shuswap, watch for bouys that may indicate divers in area, safe anchorage, or a swimming area where boats are not permitted.
Some sites do no have protected beaches. In stormy weather, it is advisable to beach your boat stern-first, and secure it with long ropes from the bow to pegs on the shore. Houseboats should be beached according to instructions received from the rental companies.
Houseboats may not beach between the signs at Haven Point and the ranger cabin during the period May 15 to Labour Day. Please help to prevent the spread of Eurasian Water Milfoil by removing all weeds from your boat and motor before launching and after removing it from the lake.

Camping

Total number of campsites: Total walk-in sites: 28; Total boat-accessible sites: 28

Cabins and huts

There are 2 shelters located in the campsite and can be used on a first-come first-served basis. The regular camping fee applies to these.

Walk-in camping

There are 28 walk-in forested campsites at this park. Each one is situated in a cool shady spot and has a great view of the lake.

Walk-in camping fee: $20 per party per night

Facilities

Picnic areas

Picnicking is permitted in unoccupied campsites as there is not a designated day-use area.

Pit or flush toilets

This park has pit toilets located throughout the campground.

Drinking water

The hand-pump provides lake water, NOT well-water. Visitors should bring their own drinking water or boil or treat the water from the pump.

Boat launch

A number of areas provide boat launches on Shuswap. There are four wharves at Cinnemousun.

Marine Access Camping Fee: $20.00 per party / night

Marine Access Camping Annual Fee: $600.00 per vessel / year

Campfires

Firewood can be purchased from the Park Facility Operator in some parks or you can bring your own wood. Fees from firewood are set locally and may vary. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil. You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented and some parks may use ocmmunal fire rings. Be prepared to bring portable stove for cooking.

Activities

Hiking

1 ½ km of hiking trail with viewpoints of Seymour Arm and Anstey Arm. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.

Swimming

A swimming area is bouyed-off from boating traffic. The lake is popular with scuba-divers, so boaters must watch for their marking buoys. There is 640 m of sand and gravel beach at Cinnemousun. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

Canoeing

There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.

Kayaking

Fishing

Shuswap Lake contains 19 species of fish and year-round fishing. Lake trout and rainbows to 10 kg. Bull trout, kokanee, burbot, whitefish. Trolling for deep lurkers is the most popular technique. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

Pets on leash

Pets/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.

Waterskiing

Watersking is popular on Shuswap Lake. Please check with the Canadian Coast Guard for the current regulations and restrictions.

Windsurfing

Windsurfing does occur on Shuswap Lake. Please check with the Canadian Coast Guard for the current regulations and restrictions.

Scuba diving

scuba diving does occur in Shuswap Lake. Please check with local dive operators for more information.

Maps and location

View a more detailed map.

This park is accessible by water only; launch facilities are located throughout the Shuswap including at Shuswap Lake, Herald and Mara Provincial Parks. As well, privately-owned marinas and the towns of Sicamous, Chase, Salmon Arm and Canoe – all have boat launches. The closest communities, towns and cities are Seymour Arm, Anglemont, Celista, Scotch Creek, Blind Bay, Eagle Bay, Sicamous, Tappen, Sorrento and Salmon Arm.

Learn more about this park

Park details

Date established: April 27, 1956
Size: 738 hectares

Park contact

This park proudly operated by:
Silvertip Park Services Ltd.
parkinquiries@telus.net
250 320-9305

Nature and culture

History: Established in 1956.
Conservation: Cinnemousun Park is in the Interior Cedar/Hemlock zone. Look for western yew with its red berries and peeling bark. Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the park’s natural heritage, please don’t damage or remove them Cutting of trees – live or dead – for firewood is strictly prohibited.
Wildlife: Cougars are occasionally seen here. Wildlife is potentially dangerous and may be encountered at any time. Make lots of noise when hiking where signs of bears are found. Practice safe food storage, and dispose of garbage in the containers provided. Park users should always be aware of bears and other wildlife in our park environment. Never feed or approach bears or other wildlife.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples

BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.