Beaches & Lakes

Located on the South Thompson River, Riverside Park is the top spot in the summer and shoulder season for beach access and kid-friendly playtime. The beach has marked swimming areas, lifeguards on duty (from July 1-August 31), a playground, a waterpark, tennis, lawn bowling. Riverside, which is within easy walking distance from Downtown Kamloops, is also home to Music in the Park during the summer months

On the South Thompson River, Pioneer Park is one of the only public beaches for your four-legged friend. Walking distance from downtown makes this beach super accessible and very popular in the summer months. Pioneer Park is equipped with change rooms, washrooms, picnic tables, and park benches. It's also a great beach for tossing around a frisbee,a football, or playing fetch with Fido. This park has a boat launch but limited trailer parking.

On the North Shore where the North and South Thompson meet is Overlander Beach Park. This beach, in the summer months, is the largest beach in the Kamloops core. The park is dog-friendly and perfect for families. If you're into sports, this beach is also great for skimboarding, football, volleyball, and soccer.

Bruker Marina features a public boat launch, a beach area, a fuel dock, a convenience store, and motor-sport rentals. The beach and play area are open to everyone. If you plan to use the boat launch, their daily pass is $25.00. This includes the daily launch and parking for your vehicle and trailer. The marina is open for the warmer months from May 1 to October 1.

Paul Lake Provincial Park is nestled down the road from Harper Mountain. The park offers a popular day-use area with a beach and is a prime spot for swimming and paddling. Gibraltar Rock, a red rock that overlooks the lake, is an interesting point of interest for visitors.

Lac le Jeune Provincial Park is located 30 minutes South of Kamloops. The higher-elevation park offers a popular day-use area with a small beach, two fishing docks, a pet area, and washroom facilities.