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sẁiẁs Provincial Park (Haynes Point)

sẁiẁs

BC Parks
Okanagan · Shuswap · British Columbia · reservable

what to expect

Surrounded by warm water and sandy beaches, sẁiẁs (Haynes Point) sits on a pencil of land jutting into Osoyoos Lake. Situated in the rainshadow of the Cascade Mountains to the west and protected from the worst of winter storms by the Columbia Mountains to the east, this is Canada's only true desert area. The water is reported to be the warmest in Canada, making it excellent for swimming, boating and fishing. Lakeside campsites and privacy make this a popular camping area and reservations are necessary during the summer months. Special features: Wetlands are rapidly disappearing in the Okanagan Valley. The marsh area and self-guided interpretive trail are important features of the park.

the basics

drive from vancouver
3.6h · 269 km
drive from calgary
5.9h · 445 km
drive from edmonton
8.7h · 652 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

this list adapts to sẁiẁs. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about sẁiẁs

how far is sẁiẁs from vancouver?
sẁiẁs Provincial Park (Haynes Point) is 269 km from Vancouver — approximately a 3.6-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at sẁiẁs?
Yes. sẁiẁs Provincial Park (Haynes Point) is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at sẁiẁs?
Peak season at sẁiẁs Provincial Park (Haynes Point) aligns with swimmable months — May through Sep. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of sẁiẁs.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from bc parks + open sources

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