Ellison Provincial Park - Vernon, BC

Lisa J.

We love Ellison provincial park, and have been returning for 5 years now to camp. The campground has nice sites, fairly private, There is a great kids playground, hiking trails (evening trail to watch the sunset is a must), flush toilets and free hot showers. The camp host is lovely, and runs a small camp store as well as always has great suggestions for things to do nearby.
My only campground complaint would be to get more toilets, often seems to be a line up for them.

The provincial park itself is lovely. There are 3 beaches, one of them being dog friendly. It's a good walk down a fairly steep hill to get to the beach, but the trails are well maintained (wagon or stroller friendly). There are toilets and an outdoor shower near the main 2 beaches. There are great spots to jump into lake from the cliffs or just fun to climb around, can even do rock climbing here. There is a dive park off the one beach as well if you are into that. BC parks runs a learn to fish program for kids once a week here as well. Feels like a little tropical oasis when the sun is shining.

Shirley J. H.

Beautifully scenic, well-maintained trail. Love the winding boardwalk and bridges. Great photo ops of a wide variety of foliage, beautiful creek & falls, the trail itself. Been here several times and will go again.

Rita G.

Amazing place. Visiting almost every time we are in Kelowna. It's so worth the drive. The water is super warm, and the views are magical. Lots of Saskatoon berries on the way to the beach. Some wasps on the beach, which drove us away faster this time. Over all great place to relax.

Sarah H.

Really great park for walking/hiking, running, and mountain biking. Lots of trails that are mostly easy with short moderate parts. Some trails are not as well marked but most intersect and loop back so meandering is great. The trails are narrow so if you’re a walker/runner, best to be aware because bikers come around the corners fast. I hiked on the side of the parking lot- Blisters Sister, RPM, Homerun etc. Beautiful trees keep the temperatures cool. Lots of doggies as well 🙂

C K.

This is a beautiful spot for swimming. There are 2 beaches both having crystal clear water. One has granite and the other sand. Water was warm. We were here on a Monday midday so it was very quiet. Only about 5 other families. Highly recommend coming here for swimming or floating/ kayaking etc
Also picnic tables. Only thing it is quite a hike from parking lot all down hill but a paved pathway. Big parking lot too.

lovsica V.

This park is truly one of a kind, nestled between nature and the beach. The walk from the top to the beach is both beautiful and easy. We loved having our picnic here, and there's also the option to camp, making it a perfect getaway spot.

Yulia H.

I'm absolutely in love with this place. It has clean beaches with stunning watercolors, red rocks, and gorgeous views. Hiking, cliff jumping, boating - everything you'd like to do is available here. Even pedal boards are available for rent on the beach. The restrooms are clean and well-maintained. The campground is also well-maintained, with spacious sites that offer a sense of privacy. You can purchase ice and ice cream at the campground

Leila L.

Really really lovely park. Has beautiful camp sites, clean bathrooms, they clean every day! And showers! To get to the lake is quite a walk down, but there is one part you can drive down to a small parking lot. There were a ton of wasps, so keep an eye out in high summer!