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Christina Lake Provincial Park (Day-Use)

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Facilities and Activities:

Toilets Drinking Water Wheelchair Accessible Picnic Area Swimming Public Beach Motor Boat Activities Canoeing Kayaking
This DAY-USE area is open year round (serviced from early May to early September; user maintained in off season)

Christina Lake is a Popular Day Trip Destination for Families Looking to Picnic and Swim

Christina Lake has a reputation of being one of the warmest lakes in all of Canada and is very popular with families. With its 350 meters of fine sandy beach, people flock to this swimming destination in the summer months. Christina Lake has parking for over 200 vehicles. Plenty of shade trees and picnic tables near the beach, combined with a warm shallow swimming area make this a super beach for the kids.

There is no overnight camping at this location. The closest provincial park campground with overnight accommodation is Gladstone (Texas Creek campground), 10 km east of Christina Lake.  Nearby provincial campgrounds that should be able to accommodate last-minute campers in July and August include Boundary Creek, Jewel Lake, and Nancy Greene.

ToiletsThere are both flush and pit toilets at this park.

 

Drinking WaterThere are water posts available at the beach area.

 

Wheelchair AccessibleSome facilities at this park are wheelchair accessible.

 

Picnic AreaThere are approximately 30 picnic tables just above the beach area.

 

SwimmingChristina Lake is popular for swimming and all water activities. It is known as one of the warmest lakes in Canada. There are no lifeguards on duty.

 
Public BeachThis day-use area has a large sandy beach and is great for families. It is very popular during the summer.

 
Motor Boat ActivitiesMotor boat activities are popular on Christina Lake. Boat launch at Texas Creek campground (Gladstone Provincial Park). Hard bottom boats must not enter the marked swim area.

 
CanoeingCanoeing opportunities exist on Christina Lake.

 

KayakingKayaking opportunities exist on Christina Lake.

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Aug 12 2015

2025 CAMPING SEASON AT A GLANCE:
South Okanagan / Boundary Region

Boundary Creek May 2 - Sept 21
Conkle Lake May 14 - Sept 2
Inkaneep May 15 - Sept 14
Jewel Lake May 14 - Sept 15
Johnstone Creek May 15 - Sept 14
Kettle River April 17 - Sept 28
Nancy Greene May 15 - Sept 30
Texas Creek (Gladstone) April 17 - Sept 28
Vaseux Lake March 28 - Oct 31

North Island Region
Elk Falls March 14 - Oct 31 (Winter Camping Year Round)
Fillongley (Denman Island) March 14 - Oct 31 (Winter Camping Year Round)
Loveland Bay April 17 - Oct 13
Main Lake Marine Sites (Quadra Island) Open Year Round
Miracle Beach March 14 - Oct 31 (Winter Camping March 1 - 13 & Nov 1 - 30)
Morton Lake April 17 - Oct 13 (Winter Camping Year Round)
Smelt Bay (Cortes Island) May 1 - Sept 28

Links:

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Boundary Country - Area Information
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