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Bear Creek Camping: Sites, Booking & Cancellations
Sites and electrical hook-ups, 2026 fees, the Okanagan Lake beach and canyon trail, plus how to catch cancellations at Bear Creek near Kelowna.
By CampPing
Updated June 10, 2026 · British Columbia
Bear Creek Provincial Park sits right on Okanagan Lake near West Kelowna, which makes it one of the most in-demand campgrounds in the Okanagan. You get a sandy swimming beach, warm summers, and a canyon trail, all minutes from Kelowna.
That lakefront location is exactly why it sells out. The useful questions are whether you want a powered site, how to book, and what to do when the reservation page is already full.
Bear Creek camping quick facts
Sites and facilities
Bear Creek has 143 vehicle-accessible sites, including 18 double sites for larger groups. Of those, 21 have electrical hook-ups: 30-amp sites and 50-amp pull-through sites with water, each for an extra nightly fee. The campground has beach and lake access, warm showers, flush toilets, and a sani-station, which makes it comfortable for families and RVers in the Okanagan heat.
Things to do at Bear Creek
- Hit the beach. Bear Creek sits right on Okanagan Lake, with a sandy swimming area and warm Okanagan summers.
- Hike the Bear Creek Canyon loop past waterfalls and viewpoints, a park highlight.
- Paddle, fish, or just float. The lake is the main event here.
- Day-trip into Kelowna and West Kelowna for wineries, food, and supplies.
Before you go
- Bear Creek is one of the most popular Okanagan campgrounds, so July and August weekends book up fast the moment dates are released.
- There are 21 sites with electrical hook-ups (30A for an extra $8/night, or 50A with water for an extra $10/night); the rest are non-powered.
- Amenities include lake and beach access, warm showers, flush toilets, and a sani-station.
- The park is typically open from late March to mid-October. Summers are hot and dry, so plan for shade and water.
- This is a frontcountry, family-focused park with no backcountry sites.
- Fees and service dates change. Confirm the latest on the BC Parks reservation page before booking.
How to get a site when Bear Creek is sold out
Bear Creek books up fast in summer, but cancellations happen all the time as plans change. Instead of refreshing the reservation page, tell CampPing the dates you want and we'll ping you the moment a matching spot frees up. Free email alerts, no credit card.
Watch Bear Creek for cancellationsBear Creek camping FAQ
Does Bear Creek have electrical (powered) sites?
Yes. 21 of the 143 sites have electrical hook-ups: 30-amp sites for an extra $8/night and 50-amp pull-through sites with water for an extra $10/night.
When can I book Bear Creek campsites?
Sites are reservable in advance through the BC Parks system, with new dates releasing at 7 a.m. Pacific. Book as early as you can for July and August.
What if Bear Creek is sold out?
Cancellations happen constantly as plans change. Stay flexible on dates, and let CampPing watch for a matching opening so you can book the moment one appears.
Park details from BC Parks and Go Camping BC. Fees and service dates change, so confirm the latest on the BC Parks reservation page before booking. See more popular BC campgrounds.