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Whiskers Point Provincial Park
Attention Visitors – Important Notice!
- Whiskers Point Provincial Park offers volunteer host opportunities.
About This Park

Whiskers Point Provincial Park supplies a welcome stop-over point as well as a relaxing destination for an extended family retreat. Lakeside camping is at its best in this quiet, forested park situated on a peninsula reaching into historic McLeod Lake, creating seclusion and a sheltered southern exposure. Campers marvel at the magnificent sunsets over the lake.
There is ample opportunity to swim, fish or take a stroll through the woods. A playing field, horseshoe pits, adventure playground and volleyball net provide something for every member of the family.
Special Features
This park features a beautiful sandy beach, representation of the wet, cool sub-boreal spruce forest.
Know Before You Go
Stay Safe
- For safety reasons, firearms are not permitted in the park. Whiskers Point Park is closed to hunting.
- Boaters are cautioned to keep a close eye on the weather, as McLeod Lake is subject to sudden, heavy winds which can transform the lake surface into dangerous whitecaps. When proceeding along the lake, watch for periodic shallow spots.
Special Notes
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Although Whiskers Point no longer has a sani-station, sani-stations are available at Crooked River and Carp Lake provincial parks.
Reservations
All campsite reservations must be made through Discover Camping. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first-come, first-served.
Campsite Reservations
Campsite reservations are accepted at this park and first-come, first-served sites are also available.
Location and Maps
Maps and Brochures
Any maps listed are for information only; they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.
Nature and Culture
- History: This area was once admired by the famous explorer Simon Fraser who established Fort McLeod on behalf of the Northwest Trading Company in 1805. Fort McLeod, just 10 km north of Whiskers Point, was the first trading post west of the Rocky Mountains.
- Conservation: The campground area and day-use areas have been built on the gravel, sand and soil delta deposited over many hundreds of years by Whiskers Creek. The rich delta soils support lush spruce and cottonwood forests. Able to hold abundant water, these fertile soils give rise to the diverse array of plant life found throughout the park and surrounding area.
- Wildlife: Squirrels, coyote and black bear are among the forest residents. Many species of birds frequent the park, including bald eagles, ospreys, tanagers and chickadees.
Management Planning
- Management Planning Information
- Approved Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan [PDF] for Whiskers Point Park
Activities Available at this Park

Canoeing

Fishing

Hiking

Hunting

Pets on Leash

Swimming

Waterskiing

Wildlife Viewing

Windsurfing
Facilities Available at this Park

Accessibility
Some facilities in the park are wheelchair-accessible.

Boat Launch

Campfires

Drinking Water

Picnic Areas

Pit or Flush Toilets

Playground
