Protecting a small area of geological significance on the north shore of Kamloops Lake, the interesting feature giving the park its name can be seen both on site and from viewpoints across Kamloops Lake. The distinctive multi-coloured rocks and soils on an intrusion of batholithic rocks provide a muted rainbow of colour.
Note that no camping or day-use facilities are provided.
Park Size: 100 hectares
Fishing opportunities area available from the foreshore of this park on Kamloops Lake. Fishing is for rainbow trout. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Hunting is permitted only during lawful game hunting season. Check with Hunting and Trapping Synopsis for regulations.
Located 34 km west of Kamloops; there is no road access to the park. Land-based access to this park is not possible due to the surrounding private property. The park can be accessed by watercraft from Kamloops Lake.
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.