Syringa Main Campground

Campgrounds in this park

• Bighorn Campground electrified sites 62-70
• Bighorn Campground sites 71-86
• Bighorn day-use area
• Main Campground sites 1-61
• Sturgeon Point boat launch
• Sturgeon Point day-use area
• Sturgeon Point groupsite

Activities the source lists

• Hiking
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Swimming
• Pets on leash
• Cycling
• Waterskiing
• Windsurfing
• Hunting
• Interpretive programs
• Kayaking

Facilities as published

• This park has three day-use and picnic areas. As Syringa Park is on a reservoir, the water does fluctuate from spring through fall. The water level is low in May, rises in June and is at full pond for July, August and September. The upper portion of the beach is sand with the lower portion rocky, which is mostly exposed at low water. Barbeque stands and fire rings are not available. The main picnic area is located northwest of the campground along the lake. The beach is 250 metres long with 30 picnic tables located on a raised partially shaded grassy terrace in front of the beach. A toilet and change house, two pit toilets and water taps are available for day users. This day-use area is the largest in the park, with a paved parking lot that can accommodate 220 vehicles. As indicated by its name, Boat Launch day-use area with its 150-metre beach, six picnic tables and four pit toilets can be found at the boat launch in the south end of the park just past the park entrance. Camping day-use area is located in front of the campground and is primarily used by campers. The beach is 50 metres long and has seven tables. The campground washrooms and water taps are nearby. This day-use area hosts the only adventure playground in the park. The playground is set in sand with a swing set, monkey bars, slide and spring horse.
• Two sets of pit toilets and two toilet buildings are conveniently located throughout the campground. Main beach day-use area has two pit toilets and one toilet building. Boat Launch day-use area has four pit toilets.
• Cold well water is available for cooking and drinking. Four water taps are located throughout the campground, with two each at both the day-use area and boat launch. Taps are shut off during the off-season.
• Accessibility information is available for this park.
• An adventure playground with swing set, monkey bars, platforms, slide and spring horse is located in the campground area near Campers’ Beach. The equipment is set in sand.
• A doublewide, concrete boat launch at the southeast end of the park has a large, gravel vehicle and boat trailer parking area. The parking lot has capacity for 60 vehicles. Boat trailers can be parked overnight and boats are sometimes left in the water or beached, but the shoreline offers no protection against weather changes. Visitors do enjoy waterskiing and windsurfing.
• A sani-station and dump is available during the collecting season and is located just past the gatehouse. Sani-station use fee: $5 per discharge
• The Big Horn RV sites 62 to 70 have been electrified. Sites 62 to 68 have 50amp. Sites 69 and 70 have 30amp service. All are good sized and have fire pits. All sites may be reserved . An additional service charge of $7 per night applies to these sites regardless of whether electrical service is used.
• 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 and may vary from park to park. 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.
• There are showers at this park.

Camping information as published

• Are you planning a family reunion, church outing, youth trip or a gathering of friends? The Sturgeon Point group site is available to book up to 12 months in advance. The group campsite is open during the main camping season. Nightly group camping fees Group camping $120 base fee $5 per adult (16+) for minimum 15 adults $1 per youth (6-15) Free for children under 6 Youth group camping $1 per person for minimum 12 people $50 minimum, $150 maximum To qualify for youth group camping, your party must be associated with a school, recreation centre, or non-profit youth organization located in B.C. To learn more, see the group camping page. A $20 fee is added for anyone who is not a B.C. resident. For more information, visit the non-resident fee section of the camping fees page.
• The park has two campgrounds with vehicle-accessible sites. All the sites are gravel and the road in the Main campground is paved, while the road in Big Horn is packed gravel. There are no pull through campsites, however, all the sites in Main campground are considered large and will accommodate bigger rigs. The Big Horn RV sites are generous, back in, gravel pads with electrical service. The Big Horn Loop sites are on the smaller size, more suitable for tents, campers and smaller RVs. All sites provide limited parking for extra vehicles. The Main Campground is one large loop with one cross road at its center. The Big Horn is adjacent to the day-use area with most sites overlooking the lake. The majority of the sites are shaded in a mixed forest of fir and pine. The park offers services during the peak season of May to September. Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available. Visitors can select any non-reserved site and staff will come to collect fees. A gatehouse with a pay phone is located about 2 km from the park entrance sign. The closest store is Scottie’s Marina 1.5 km from the park. Frontcountry camping fees (per party) Peak season rate $37.50 per night Shoulder season rate $26 per night $18.75 per night (B.C. seniors’ rate) Non-resident fee $20 per stay Additional fees apply for reservations. For more information on fees and on qualifying for different rates, visit the camping fees page.

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Source confidence

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