Park overview
Eneas Lakes Park encompasses the Thompson Plateau landscape and the Southern Thompson Uplands. It features four beautiful lakes in a pristine fir and pine forest setting.
Off the beaten track, this picturesque setting with primitive camping attracts enthusiasts who enjoy a wilderness experience with good fishing, canoeing, wildlife viewing, snowmobiling and hiking opportunities. The park is very rustic and has an undeveloped campground with limited facilities.
Advisories
Safety info
- Please review the visitor safety information page (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks) before visiting.
Camping
There are two cabins located on the north end of Tuch Lake that are open to the public. These cabins are part of the Eneas Lake circuit and frequented by hunters on a regular basis. The cabins are accessible by four by four vehicle only. It is a very rough road.
This park has a four level undeveloped campgrounds which offer vehicle accessible campsites on a first come, first served basis. Campsite reservations are not accepted.
There are no services provided and campers should be self-sufficient. There is limited vehicle use as only four by four vehicles can access, as road has been deactivated. The park and camping areas are open all year if accessible.
Wilderness camping is allowed and no facilities are provided.
Facilities
Eneas Lakes is like a forestry site with no facilities. There are no regular fire pits in this park so be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking.
Campfire bans may be in place. Before lighting a fire, check for bans or restrictions on BC Wildfire Service and on local or Indigenous government websites.
Activities
There are hiking areas in the park but trails have not been developed and signs are not posted. Please use caution. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
The lakes are known for their numerous small rainbow trout. There is a spring closure on Eneas Creek.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
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.
Mountain biking is permitted. Cycling is very difficult due to the road access; trails are not very bike friendly. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Eneas Lakes 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.
There is limited road access. 20 km of rough gravel road along the Munro Lake Forest Service Road west of Peachland. Four-wheel drive vehicles recommended. 4 km further northwest of Darke Lake Park. Please note the logging road going into Eneas Lake is not maintained and has very rugged terrain. The closest communities are Summerland and Peachland.
Learn more about this park
Park details
- Date established: May 21, 1968
- Size: 1,036 hectares
Nature and culture
History
The park was created in 1956 and established in 1968.
Conservation
The park features a unique lake complex consisting of Big and Little Eneas Lakes, Island Lake and Tsuh Lake. When water levels are high, Big Eneas and Little Eneas form one a single 25 hectare lake. Island Lake is accessible only by boat or foot and has no development along its heavily forested shores. The park also encompasses the upper drainages of the lakes. The pristine fir and pine forest is habitat for the red listed Northern goshawk.
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.