

Adams Lake Marine Provincial Park - Spillman Beaches Site
About This Park

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 Adams Lake Marine Park - Poplar Point.
Know Before You Go
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.
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.
Nature and Culture
- History - Established April 30, 1996.
- 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.
Management Planning
Activities Available at this Park

Canoeing
There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park. There are many camping opportunities that are marine access only.

Fishing

Pets on Leash
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.

Scuba Diving

Swimming

Waterskiing

Wildlife Viewing

Windsurfing
Facilities Available at this Park
