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Gladstone Provincial Park (Texas Creek)

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Facilities and Activities:

Camping Backcountry Camping Toilets Drinking Water Shower House Boat Launch Wheelchair Accessible PlaygroundCampfire Swimming Biking Public Beach Hiking Motor Boat Activities Canoeing Kayaking Fishing Wildlife Viewing Opportunities Horseback Riding Dog Friendly Reservations

CAMPGROUND OPERATING DATES: April 17th 2025 – September 28th 2025 (subject to change without notice) A portion of sites are reservable for arrivals dates from April 17th to September 27th 2025 

Gladstone: A Favourite Destination for Recreation and Wilderness Opportunities

Located on popular Christina Lake and surrounded by the breathtaking Monashee Mountain range, Gladstone Provincial Park offers fantastic family camping, swimming and boating opportunities. The park boasts 48 kms of self-guided hiking trails as well as backcountry horseback trails. Day-use and picnicking can be found at the nearby Christina Lake Provincial Park day-use and beach area. Conveniently located 10 minutes away from amenities and shopping at the popular summer tourism town of Christina Lake.

Spring and Fall campers enjoy a peaceful, pristine setting. Firewood and ice are available for sale at the Host Site.

Marine Sites are user maintained and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Texas Creek is 100% reservable during the peak season and reservations are strongly recommended.
CAMPING FEE
$27 per party / night (Texas Creek)
$12 charge for second vehicle / night (Texas Creek)
$13 per party or vessle /night (Gladstone Backcountry Marine Sites)
For full fee schedule and more information please visit BC PARKS Fees.

All fees are cash only.

CampingThere are 62 campsites at this park. It is 100% reservable. Sorry, no sites at this park have hookups. Texas Creek Campground Map

 
Backcountry CampingGladstone has 7 back-country marine camping sites located on Christina Lake. These sites are cash only and are paid at Texas Creek campground. Marine sites are user maintained. Gladstone Provincial Park Marine Sites
 
ToiletsThere are both pit and flush toilets at this park.

 

Drinking WaterThere are water posts available throughout the campground.

 

Shower HouseThere are hot showers in the toilet and shower building. Showers are free and are only for registered camping guests.

 
Boat LaunchThere is a boat launch with docks.

 

Wheelchair AccessibleMany facilities including toilet buildings and the shower house are wheelchair accessible. Beach access is fairly steep and would be difficult in a wheelchair.

 

PlaygroundNew for 2023, there is now a children’s adventure playground.
 
 

CampfireCampfires are permitted in the campsite fire rings. Fires must be less than .5m high. Please do not leave fires unattended and watch for fire ban notices. Firewood bundles $12 each or 3 for $30.
 
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.

 
BikingGladstone Provincial Park has biking opportunities.

 

Public BeachThis park has several small pocket beaches on Christina Lake. The beach area is rocky and rustic.

 
HikingFantastic hiking opportunities exist around the park. There are more than 48km of hiking trails in Gladstone Park.

 
Motor Boat ActivitiesMotor boat activities are popular on Christina Lake.

 

CanoeingCanoeing opportunities exist on Christina Lake.

 

KayakingKayaking opportunities exist on Christina Lake.

 

FishingFishing for Kokanee, rainbow trout and small-mouth bass is popular.

 

Wildlife Viewing OpportunitiesWildlife viewing opportunities exist at this park.

 

Horseback RidingHorseback riding is available on some trails in Gladstone Park.

 

Dog FriendlyPets are welcome at this park but must be on a leash at all times. During the summer months it may be too hot to leave your animal behind at your site.

 
ReservationsTexas Creek is 100% reservable. Reservations are strongly recommended; to make a reservation please call 1-800-689-9025 (additional $5 call center charge) or by visiting www.discovercamping.ca.

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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:

BC Parks Reservations
BC PARKS
Go Camping BC - Provincial Park Guide
BC Ferries
Boundary Country - Area Information
ANNUAL Rock Creek Fall Fair - Sept. 13-14 2025

Quality Recreation is NOW accepting resumes for 2025

Park Operator Quality Recreation Ltd. is accepting resumes for the South Okanagan / Boundary & North Island Regions for the 2025 season. Opportunities begin as early as April with the majority of positions starting in May - June. Positions for 2025 will be filled between late January and early June. More Information About Working in Our Parks.

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