Arawana | Wild Camping

October 9th, 2023 by tegen.george

We stayed a couple of places in the Penticton area and this was our favourite. Crown land - not too far on the logging Road so 2wd accessible. Felt safe. About 35mins from Skaha if you're climbing everyday. No toilets but walk far into the forest and bring a trowel!
But bears do frequent this area so all food and scented items must be in a locked vehicle at night! on thanksgiving weekend a group of women tenting just left food out all night.... come on people. not safe for your neighbours or the bears!

August 12th, 2023 by clyonnais0531

nice spot. some garbage around left from previous camper noticeable but overall quiet and cleanish. nice view to the lake and some shades area. previous comments talks about lots of bears, when we drove it one tents looked like it's been gone through by one during the day :s I sleep in a converted truck so I feel safe overall

July 4th, 2023 by Roamy

Stayed a couple of nights; this spot has beautiful glimpses through the trees of the lake below. Close to Pentiction and the town of Naramata, we frequented Manitou park while staying here, (9 minute drive down the hill.)
Unfortunately, there was garbage, some broken glass and smell of humans (with no amenities or pit toilets around.)
But the Arawana trail (just down the road) down to the ravine/waterfalls is a must see!
Spotty cell service.

July 1st, 2023 by tomrider84

Nice spot, quiet, accessible with a 2wd. We had mouse running all the night on the car.

September 22nd, 2022 by the_jester469

Stayed for a few nights. Steep dirt road up, but in pretty good condition. Lots of traffic through the day for construction/logging/heading to the mountain bike trails. But not too noisy from that. Spots are nice and peaceful, pretty spread apart. No cell service in my spot, have to walk around the grounds for a weak signal. Access to the Naramata creek and a smaller crevice waterfall nearby through the steep forest trails down. Nice and shady and cool.

July 9th, 2022 by rampon.clemence

Great spot! Plenty of space. There were some people (tents and RVs) and some more arrived later.
Nearby beautiful Naramata and very quiet! Although it was the weekend so no noise from the construction site.

June 30th, 2022 by Mélanie Lapointe

Nice large flat spot in the forest. Nesr the city of Penticton. We stayed there 4-5 nights its a really nice spot. Saw a small black bear once. Also beware, people go on the other side of the road to do their business and they do not bury it. My dog took a bite -.-

June 22nd, 2022 by Laila

Nice place to camp! Stayed for a night and had maybe 10 other campers, all pretty quiet!

June 19th, 2022 by agmsrm7

Access still possible. Campers in tents present.

Major dwelling project at the beginning of the gravel road.

Beware of huge trucks and equipments in operation during week days.

See photos.

June 15th, 2022 by swtaylor84

As described large area with fire pits. 5 other vans/cars present on weekday but plenty of space. Quiet overnight but trucks and nearby construction start early. Great views. Black bear seen in campsite. Only 1 bar LTE with Bell.

June 14th, 2022 by micheljacques57

One bear last night, 2 this morning… I wouldn’t stay in a tent here

June 10th, 2022 by florence.paradis

Really nice spot
Rough road to go there, but worth it
Spent 2 nights
For nice washrooms go to manitou park down the hill
Carefull, we saw one bear on the site!

June 9th, 2022 by roxane.germain1

Really nice place in the woods. No toilets/garbage.
Be aware, we seen a black bear (so be careful to pick up your things at night) and some deers.
We slept 2 nights, it was full but quiet. You can do fire, there’s many firepits. It’s very nice place to camp!

February 19th, 2022 by celestelbernard

Mid February a bit slushy snow but no problem for my mid sized suv. nice and quiet location

July 23rd, 2021 by ibuprofanity

Nice shady crownland campground with a good view. Short, rough road to get in. Lots of space, a few other campers around.

July 10th, 2021 by Julio Cesar

love the place. very spacious and flat. no problem for a low profile car.

July 3rd, 2021 by Julio Cesar

Loved the place. No washrooms and very quiet place, even with a lot of people there.

May 5th, 2021 by indigenesdunord

nice place . plz keep your garbage whit you and bring your own firewood . stop hitting the three whit axe

April 17th, 2021 by nflanagan14

We enjoyed this spot. Didn’t find the road too bad.. especially because you’re not on it for very long before you arrive. Very much feels like your at a campground. Was serval other vans, RVs and people tenting.

March 28th, 2021 by brandonkletk

Good spot as others have said. Steep clim up here (my 90’s class A didn’t like it at all) lol was quiet. Decent cell signal with bell/Telus.

October 13th, 2020 by charly.poilane

Good spot with beautiful view. The road is okay, few campers with us this night. Not really flat but it works.

Full 4G data reception (Rogers)

October 9th, 2020 by lougazebo

vue spectaculaire sur le lac Okanagan.
nous y sommes aller avec notre roulotte de 30 pieds et un pick up f-150 6 Cylindre.
toute une monté à pique
Pas fait pour de grosses unités.
soyez prudent

August 29th, 2020 by laurentmathieu.99

Beatiful view on the okanagan lake!
Great acess to wild stream with smal pools juste big enough to swim!

July 24th, 2020 by bajou_cool

nice spot, easily accessible. quite a lot of people. please take out out your trash and don't park on the mtb trail!

September 21st, 2019 by vanessa.luras

Pretty nice place, our favorite around Penticton, a lot of space. Be bear aware, when we arrived yesterday there was a black bear in the next camping spot going through tents and stuff people left there for the day. Anything you cook in or with should be stored and sented stuff too.

September 12th, 2019 by forealiving

Pretty decent location. Definitely enough room for trailers, especially if you can park in a campground this should be no problem. Our trailer is fairly small but I’ve seen smaller spots in campsites. Only issue I have with this location is the lack of respect from people leaving their garbage everywhere. We’re going to loose these awesome spots if people continue to litter. If you happen to stay please remember to pack out what you packed in.
Also don’t leave anything out overnight, black bears all around. We’ve been here for 3 nights and a total of 4 bears.

August 28th, 2019 by jayden_626

Great place, lots of space with a view of the lake peeking through the trees.
Road is gravel for 2km and a little washboard but is okay for every kind of vehicle.
Cant miss the place, not far past the cattle guard on the left hand side

August 25th, 2019 by pagesrougesetnoires.wordress.com

Great spot, easy access, lot of space and fire pits in the wood, nice views, quiet night, a lot of overlanders (...but no bears today). Recommended!

August 2nd, 2019 by dfilonowich

Great spot with inspiring view. Watched a small black bear clean up our neighbors dishes, so the bear warning is real.

July 19th, 2019 by TG_Ltd

Basic place to park in the woods....quiet, flat, dark, and free. Some trash strewn about but it didn’t take long to pick up.

May 5th, 2019 by goroxygofar.wordpress.com

Quiet when we were here. Parked our Westy on the edge of the cliff, looking between the trees we enjoyed a great sunset over Okanagan lake.

July 17th, 2018 by daveblaisy9

Goooood spot good view Lots of logging truck comming tho

July 6th, 2018 by daveblaisy9

Good spot keep going on the gravel road after the cattleguard two turns and there you are. Acces for waterfall and theres also a bucket/outhouse with curtains in the right in the wood where theres a withe circle on a three across the street from the camspot

July 2nd, 2018 by daveblaisy9

Free campspot on Arawana Road on the Crownland after the cattleguard a bit further on the left. Fire rings and leveled parking in the woods with some nice views. Maybee 1km or two on the dirt road so for most cars or rigs.Too tight for any trailer. Always lots of Québecors. **Watch out for bears don't leave food outside at night they come sometimes.**