My family and I recently scouted out the Evely Rec Site, situated off of West Side Road north of Fintry, while looking for some economical and beautiful places to camp this summer. This campground is one of the largest Rec Sites (with 50 individual sites) in the area and is located right on Okanagan Lake with views of Vernon across the lake. It is also one of the few that is accessible to most sizes of RVs (recreational vehicles), though I wouldn't recommend it for newer drivers.
The downside is that like most rec sites, the campground has no water and only a couple of pit toilets at either end, which can service several hundred people during it's busiest times. And during the heat of the summer...that can be a rather rank experience. So unless you like ruffing it, I would advise staying in a RV or travelling with someone who does, as this can eliminate the water and toilet issues.
Talking with the on-site host, it seems that Evely can be extremely busy during the busy season and it is "First Come, First Serve", so I would recommend arriving early Thursday for a weekend spot. Wednesday would be better. If you don't arrive till Friday, your chance of finding a spot isn't good. As for rates, I believe it is $14 per tent/RV if you are camping on the lake side and $12 per tent/RV if you are on the other side. Multiple tents and RVs can be set up on a site.
I took a bunch of late spring pics for those interested. Here are a few of the sites. Keep in mind it may be far less green come mid summer.
Here are a few pics up the Okanagan Lake towards Vernon.
And a couple south, down the Okanagan Valley.
Does this seem like a campground you be inclined to stay at? Leave your opinion of this BC Rec Site in the comment section below.
Looks beautiful! I certainly don't mind "roughing" it, either. People once lived that way, so what makes it so different for today's folks? Some people are way too spoiled! If you don't or can't rough it, you don't know what you're missing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment! There is something exhilarating about roughing it, but it isn't for everyone. I have found many people have come to expect certain conveniences when camping (often myself included), so it is best to mention right up front what amenities are offered. Then people can make the best decision for themselves based on their needs and wants.
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