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Nathan

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

Lovely spot! Cabin is super clean and was even better than advertised!

Alber

October 2025

1 night at Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

The cabin was cute and cozy, with a warm indoor stove to keep the place warm. Lots of space with one mains bed and two small beds up top. We were there in October and we had the area to ourselves which was great, but it seemed the camping spot and Teepee were quite close to the cabin.

Justin

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

The cabin was nice and cozy. Comfortable bed. Darcy was very kind and helpful. The german shepherd loves to be pet 😁

karan

October 2025

Group trip

1 night at Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

Loved the all over experience this place has to offer. Everything was just great.

Trevor

October 2025

23 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Northyards Cider Co.

beautiful property,great views and close to all amenities!

The field that must be crossed to get to the walk-in sites.

Naomi

October 2025

18 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to A piece of the salmon valley

We were a group of 6 in 2 camper vans and a truck tent and the site by the gazebo was great. We enjoyed the views and got to wake up to horses grazing in the pasture. There was lots of space, it was flat, and there was a campfire ring right there. Good group camping spot. Ken was also so friendly and helpful. Such a great host. Charlie (the dog) came to visit as well, so we got to enjoy his company each day too. Would definitely stay here again!

Jennifer

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

So cute the cabin was very clean and safe Great hosts Amazing nature

Nik

October 2025

With pets

1 night at Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

Better than advertise. The Kevin was new and clean. The wood stove kept us very warm and toasty. The firepit was well stocked with cedar cut offs . Hot pool was extremely relaxing and had a great vibe. We added a canoe to our trip and fished Gardom Lake. Excellent experience, we'll be back !

Jessica Sarah

October 2025

13 ft travel trailer

1 night at Northyards Cider Co.

What a fun place to camp, especially if you love cider! Easy check in at the cidery (not sure how checkin works if you arrive after it’s closed). Would definitely come back! Fun camping beside a field of sunflowers! Only draw back is you to hear the hwy but the orchard camping is fab!

Antoine

October 2025

1 night at Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

We loved the place. Super relax and the spa was amazing. Everything, housing and amenities, was extremely clean. Thanks for having us !

Charlene

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Northyards Cider Co.

Exactly as described. Sites are spaced well apart, easy instructions to check in and out. Bit noisier than expected just due to the highway being so close, but otherwise delightful. Animals to say hi to, and even corn hole for if youre bored

Jocelyn

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Triple Barrel Ranch

It’s a beautiful property and the hosts were wonderful!

Simona

September 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Osprey Acres

Great place, Shauna and her husband were so nice! Can’t wait to go back in the spring when the creek is going to be full. Thanks for having us!

Jeannie

September 2025

14 ft pop-up camper

1 night at The Thirsty Farmer

This is such a cute place and well thought out. I am glad I found it. The bathroom is so nice to have. Fenced in yard and if we had our dogs with us it would be perfect place to let them roam.

Annabel

September 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at Osprey Acres

I loved camping at Osprey Acres - the property is stunning and Shauna was so helpful and friendly. She gave us loads of tips for the local area and beyond and we loved the walks, the wonderful set up and seeing all the animals. Felt like a little slice of paradise

Priska

September 2025

With pets

1 night at Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

I enjoyed my stay in this beautiful clean cabin. It is very practical.

Sommer

September 2025

12 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Triple Barrel Ranch

Beautiful location along a creek near Sun Peaks resort. The porta potty and outdoor shower are super clean and have a cabin style feel. There were also string lights in the trees, a picnic gazebo, and hammocks. Great hosts! Will stay again.

Callum

September 2025

30 ft Class B

1 night at Northyards Cider Co.

Lovely spot. Lovely owners. Lovely sleep. Lovely cider!

Britt

September 2025

14 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to The Thirsty Farmer

What a little piece of heaven! We needed a quick place to lay our heads on our travels from Tofino to Calgary. It was so refreshing to let the dogs roam around, a nice clean restroom, and the chickens in the morning were a hoot.

Sebastien

September 2025

24 ft Class C

With kids

1 night at Northyards Cider Co.

Honestly, we loved this place. So much privacy, such beautiful surroundings. Would definitely recommend it for a few days.

Top-rated campgrounds

Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

99%

(94)

80km from North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging · Enderby, BC

This rustic cabin and Indigenous tipi are located in a quiet rural area. It is a 1 minute walk from the parking area through the cedar trees. The cozy cabin has a queen bed and a loft with 2 single beds. The hand painted tipi has 2 queen beds and 4 single beds. The property also features a hot tub. Outdoor hot shower and outhouse. Outside running water. Fire pit. BBQ. Hear the birds in morning. Enjoy the view at noon. Stargazing at night. We are five minutes from the Gardom lake beach. You can enjoy kayaking , canoeing, fishing, and swimming.

Grandview Acres

96%

(178)

31km from North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · Kamloops, BC

Learn more about this land:If you are looking for a place to get away from it all, explore the great outdoors and enjoy some quality family time, this is the place. Come and explore 200 beautiful acres! Located only 15 minutes away from Kamloops, BC. Our property is situated in an ideal location for accessing both the city and the wilderness.We have 10 campsites available for both tent and RV/trailer campers. We provide a washroom, showers, picnic table, and potable water. We also have a convenience store on site. We look forward to hosting you!

Salmon Arm Camping Resort

90%

(5)

77km from North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park · 12 sites · Lodging · Salmon Arm, BC

Salmon Arm Camping Resort is a family-oriented campground in the beautiful Shuswap, BC. Lots of great on-site amenities and events, + Shuswap Lake and mountains close by providing the perfect setting for a memorable vacation. Whether you are only one person or a family, we are here to make your stay an enjoyable occasion.

Salmon Arm Camping Resort

77km from North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park · 64 sites · RVs · Salmon Arm, BC

Wendego Lodge Off-grid & Free Sauna

96%

(12)

21km from North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park · 2 sites · Lodging · Kamloops, BC

Welcome to the cabins at Wendego Lodge on Tranquille Lake. Enjoy your 100% off-grid, rustic cabin in the middle of the BC wilderness. You are right on the lake with beautiful views and may see bald eagles, osprey and moose. This is an all-season property: swimming, boating, hiking and quadding in the SUMMER, hunting in the FALL, and ice fishing, snowmobiling (100s of km of trail right from your door) in the WINTER. All year long fish for natural rainbow trout and Kokanee. This is a rustic 100% off-grid experience! There is no electricity in the cabins and cold running water in the summer. SLEEPING: The cabin has two bedrooms separated by curtains from the living space and features: One queenTwo single bunksOne double futon HEATING/COOKING:There is a wood stove for heat and cooking and wood is supplied and cold running water in the summer months. A wood burning BBQ is available for use and a huge upright smoker for your fish haul (bring your own propane cylinder). BATHROOMS: There are no bathrooms in the cabin. Flush toilets and hot showers are available in the wash house steps away in the summer and in the lodge in the other months. ELECTRICITY: The cabins have no electricity. Please bring your own lanterns and flashlights. WATER FUN: The cabin is RIGHT ON THE WATER and in the summer we have dock for jumping off of or launching a boat. We have kayaks, floaties and paddle boards available on a first come first served basis. Boat rental with 6.5 HP motor also available for $99 a day. Ice fishing is excellent in the winter. WE PROVIDE: dishes, cups, mugs, cutlery, cooking pots and some utensils. YOU NEED TO BRING: whatever you need for sleeping (bags or blankets and sheets, pillows), food, drinking water, and personal items such as towels and toiletries. Firewood and water (from the lake) for washing is provided. There is no fridge so you will need to bring a cooler with ice for your perishables. Town is an hour away. CHECK-OUT: Please leave the cabin clean and tidy and pack out all your garbage and left-over food. ACCESS: We are located 50 km down a logging road and we advise access only by 4-wheel drive vehicles although many cars have made it in the summer. In the winter, access is an ice road. Drivable but slippery. We request that you call/email when you hit the gravel road 50 km away so we know when to expect you. You have access to the lodge property, lake, dock, trails, grass area and kayaks/floaties/paddle boards when available. Pets welcome with a $35 per pet per stay fee.

Holmwood Farm

93%

(107)

38km from North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Kamloops, BC

A beautiful farm with wide open views of pastures and livestock grazing peacefully. The dry camping spots are located next to a creek w access to water fill up if needed at main house not far away. Located 30 minutes from Kamloops on a paved road. Many options for beautiful private hikes right from your tent or RV. One communal fire pit is available and firewood can be purchased at the main house, or as part of your reservation. A u-pick vegetable garden is available to guests at no additional cost. There is also a small self serve farm store as you come into the property, featuring vegs and pickles grown on farm as well as local eggs, meats, cheese, honey and locally made candl

Akehurst Lake Wilderness Resort

100%

(27)

55km from North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park · 5 sites · Lodging · Darfield, BC

A very remote, tranquil log cabin fishing camp hand-built in the 1960's. Akehurst Lake Wilderness Resort is only accessible by ATV (snowmobile in winter) or by foot (a 9-minute walk from the parking lot). There is no public access to the lake so it is wonderfully private & peaceful. We offer 5 cabins in total with some areas suitable for tents. There is a day-lodge with a kitchen and eating area for guest's use, kayaks, row boats, and a paddle board free for use as well as a wood-fired sauna! The lake is excellent for swimming. It is feet-friendly, shallow, and has no sudden drop-offs. And if you like to hike, fish or BOTH then this is the place for you. There are many nearby lakes that are a short drive/ride and hike away! Akehurst Lake does not have cell service or wifi. Lights are made possible by a gas generator in the evening. There is only cold running water in the day-lodge sink which is seasonal and depends on if the creek is running. Guests should be comfortable being in the woods and aware that if no one else is there, they will need to light the stove and fridge and operate the generator if needed. **Packing List** - Bedding (sheets & blankets or sleeping bag. Pillow covers) - Extra pillows (we provide 2 per cabin. Ask if more are available before arrival) - Towel/face cloth - Dish cloth & Dish towels - Paper towel/napkins - Toilet rolls - Lighter for fires (if applicable). Ours tend to all go missing or stop working - Flashlight - Drinking water - Cooler & ice You are welcome to create your own outdoor kitchen at your cabin, but we do ask you to be mindful of removing items from the day lodge that those using the kitchen might be counting on. ***We cannot stress this enough**: This is very remote. It is truly another world up there and we cannot be there at all times so it is a good idea to have some knowledge and experience in off-grid/backcountry living!

Herman Lake Wilderness Campground

98%

(24)

79km from North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Eagle Bay, BC

Explore and enjoy outdoor family recreation opportunities in the heart of the Shuswap highland peninsula at Herman Lake. This small serene mountain lake has a unique ecosystem for woodland & wetland adventure, and is excellent for swimming, birding, botany, belly boating, canoeing, paddle boarding and wildlife viewing. Come be inspired by nature! You can paint a picture of the distant glaciers, see beavers, ducks, birds, turtles, our mascot Dino "Herman," and maybe even a moose! Enjoy unobstructed star gazing, there are no city lights here, just the glow of the thriving Photinus ardens Fireflies. Take the time, step back and relax at Herman Lake Wilderness Campground which is privately owned and family operated. *Located 10 mins from Shannon beach on Shuswap Lake*

Highland House Ranch BnB

100%

(7)

57km from North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park · 1 site · RV · Logan Lake, BC

Rustic Ranch Oasis in a rural setting that offers a quiet getaway surrounded by Lakes, Mountains and forests . A perfect starting point for any outdoor enthusiast regardless of your choice of outdoor adventures. ORV trails, hiking, biking, fishing, golfing, and outdoor trails steps from our ranch. Horse camp/lessons/pony rides also available with a Licenses Certified Equestrian Coach with Equine Canada on site

A piece of the salmon valley

89%

(61)

68km from North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Salmon Arm, BC

This 40 acres of valley bottom farm land is nestled under a steep rocky uprising to the east called Flyhills. To the west is Mt Ida which is often the backdrop to the display of a beautiful sunset. The property is divided by the slow meandering Salmon river which is only a foot deep at low water through the summer.

Osprey Acres

100%

(30)

23km from North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Pinantan Lake, BC

We are a peaceful rustic horse ranch. The property has lovely private forest walking/hiking trails. Sites have a fire pits, picnic tables and a pit toilet; trash bins, potable water. WiFi available at ranch house. Sites are adjacent to Paul creek and we have a small cascading waterfall on the property. There is an Osprey nest on the property and abundant bird and wildlife viewing, foraging for berries and mushrooms, or u-pick our farm garden. We are conveniently located 30 min to Kamloops, between Pinantan Lake (1km) and Paul Lake Provincial Park (5km) where nearby activities are hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, ATV/off-road riding, trout fishing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming, beach, playgrounds, parks, general store w/food, camping supplies, liquor and cannabis, ATM, laundry.

Lovage Lane Farm

100%

(8)

75km from North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park · 9 sites · RVs · Salmon Arm, BC

Welcome to Lovage Lane Farm! We’re excited to open up our working hobby farm for you to enjoy. This isn’t your typical campsite—it’s our home and farm on 10 acres right off the Trans-Canada Highway. Heads up: Being right off Hwy 1 means it can get noisy with traffic sometimes. If you're a light sleeper, just a heads up. Here, you’ll see chickens, geese, goats, sheep, and two friendly farm dogs roaming around. The dogs can be a bit rambunctious at first—our white pup is still full of energy, while the black dog is older and more chill. Both are harmless and love making new friends. There’s always something going on—we’re a working farm, so it’s a little rustic and a lot authentic. This isn’t a Pinterest-perfect farm — it’s real, with imperfections and a work in progress. We can only accommodate fully contained units at this time. You’re just 5 minutes by car from Canoe Beach and downtown Salmon Arm, and only a 5-minute walk to Setters Pub and Northyards Cidery if you want to keep it local. If you're looking for more options, we're happy to share some recommendations! What else? • Propane fire pit and tank rental: $45 per stay, with refills available for $40. • Tent rental: We have a 2-person tent for $20 if you want it for your stay. Please pack it up when you leave, and let us know if anything gets damaged. • Campfires: We’re allowed one campfire on the property at a time (local regs), so if someone’s already there, don’t be shy — it’s communal. Share the space and enjoy yourself. • Mosquitoes: They’re part of the package—bring bug spray! • Bats: You might see some flying around at night—nature’s little helpers. We’re still growing and improving the farm, so if you notice anything broken or off, please let us know so we can fix it quickly. If you need anything, have questions, or just want to say hi, message us or knock on the door anytime. We’re here to help however we can. Thanks for choosing to stay at Lovage Lane Farm—we hope you enjoy this slice of farm life as much as we do! 🐓🌾🔥

The best camping in North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park, BC guide

Overview

About

Embark on a journey to North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park, where the call of the wild beckons the adventurous at heart. Traverse through lush landscapes, keep your eyes peeled for the diverse array of wildlife, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature's embrace. Although campgrounds are not mentioned, the park offers a plethora of activities for those eager to explore its scenic wonders.

When to go

The ideal time to visit North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park is during the warmer months, from late spring to early autumn. This period offers the most comfortable weather for outdoor activities. Winter can be harsh, with heavy snowfall limiting access and activities, making it less ideal for visits.

Know before you go

Ensure you're prepared for wildlife encounters and stay informed about safety guidelines.
Check the park's official website for any seasonal closures or restricted areas before your visit.
Accessibility may vary across different areas of the park; plan accordingly.
Available facilities include restrooms and picnic areas for your convenience.
Remember to respect the natural environment and adhere to Leave No Trace principles.

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