Steelhead Provincial Park

Steelhead Provincial Park sits at the western end of Kamloops Lake in the Thompson-Nicola region and covers a compact area with views toward the surrounding mountains. The park offers direct access to the lake shore, where steelhead trout and other wildlife make their habitat.

Around 7,000 years ago, the Secwepemc people lived on this land, as shown by archaeological findings. Later, settlers built a homestead, ferry landing, and stagecoach station here, marking the shift in how the place was used.

The park, known as Sk'emqin, holds historic buildings and a cemetery that show how communities shaped this land over time. Walking through these spaces gives you a sense of the people who made their lives here and what mattered to them.

The park has 44 campsites, with some offering water and power connections for added comfort during your stay. Planning your visit between May and October works best, as the park is fully open during those months.

The steelhead trout, a sea-run fish, is so important to this area that the park itself is named after it. These fish travel from the Pacific Ocean back to regional rivers and lakes to spawn, making them central to local ecology and fishing traditions.

Location: Thompson-Nicola Regional District

Inception: 1993

GPS coordinates: 50.75280,-120.86800

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:03