Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available.

All campsite reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first come, first served.

This park offers 28 vehicle-accessible campsites, including one pull-through site. Campsite reservations are accepted. The small sites are located on two levels overlooking the Similkameen river, amidst Douglas fir and ponderosa pine trees. The sites on the upper level are more open and those closer to the river are more shaded.

First come, first served customers can be accommodated for one or more nights, depending on availability. Campers can register themselves if staff are not present. To do so, deposit the fee in the registration vault beside the information shelter at the entrance to the park. 

There is no phone in the park. Hedley has the closest store and Princeton has the nearest hospital, fire, ambulance and police services. 

For information on the BC seniors’ rate, see the camping fees page. 

Accessibility information is available for this park.

There is one hand pump for water located near the information shelter.

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. 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.

This park only has pit toilets, no flush toilets.

Visitors can fish from the rock covered shoreline. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. 

Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.

Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Stemwinder Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted.