In This Park
Park Contact
This park proudly operated by:
Quality Recreation Ltd.
250 584-9025
info@explorebcparks.ca
Inkaneep Provincial Park
About This Park
Inkaneep Provincial Park is nestled in tall riverside cottonwoods in a residential area. This park offers wonderful bird watching opportunities.
The park is conveniently located just outside of the town of Oliver.
Although this small park offers few recreation opportunities, access to nearby hiking and biking trails, climbing opportunities and golfing make this an affordable and desirable location from which to explore the South Okanagan. Bike the backroads to nearby wineries or ride the International Hike and Bike Trail which runs along the far side of the river.
The campground is best suited for tenters and small RVs; most sites will not accommodate large RVs and 5th wheel trailers. This park often has sites available, even during peak periods.
Know Before You Go
Stay Safe
- Park users should use caution when hiking around this park; poison ivy is abundant in this area.
Location
This park is located 6 km north of Oliver on Hwy 97. The closest communities, towns and cities are Okanagan Falls and Oliver.
Nature and Culture
- History: The park was established March 16, 1956.
- Conservation: This small park plays a very significant conservation role in protecting the red listed antelope brush, old growth cottonwood and Red three-awn grass.
- Wildlife: Bird watching is good in the park and the thickets are well known for the black-headed grosbeak, Northern oriole and warbling vireo. The red listed Yellow breasted chat is also found in the park as well as the blue listed Lewis’ woodpecker.
Management Planning
Activities Available at this Park
Canoeing
There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
Cycling
Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
Fishing
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. For information about freshwater fishing, including regulations, restrictions and limits, please check the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis.
Hiking
Short trails lead from the campground to a short section of the dike on the Okanagan River. It is a scenic walk along the river amidst old growth cottonwood trees with plenty of opportunities for bird watching. For further hiking, visitors must leave the park and drive to the other side of the river where the dike runs all the way to Osoyoos.
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.
Wildlife Viewing
There is no viewing platform but Inkaneep is a wonderful spot for bird watching with its healthy riparian vegetation.
Facilities Available at this Park
Campfires
While 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. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. 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.
Drinking Water
A hand pump is available in the park.
Pit or Flush Toilets
This park has 2 pit toilets; no flush toilets.
Vehicle Accessible Camping
This park offers 7 small vehicle-accessible campsites on a first-come, first-served basis. The sites are enclosed by thickets of rose bushes that provide excellent privacy. The sites are not appropriate for 5th wheel trailers and other large RVs. There is a self-registration vault where campers can deposit their camping fee. Oliver is only 6 km from the park.
