Keremeos Columns Park is north of Keremeos, off Highway 3A. BC Parks describes a demanding hike through sagebrush country that ends with a steep climb and a viewpoint toward volcanic columns.
The actual columns are not inside the park boundary, but the park provides a viewpoint of them.
Keremeos Columns Park is for hikers who want a dry-country geology objective and are ready for heat, elevation, and a rougher access experience. The basalt columns formed from slowly cooled lava and show the vertical, hexagonal jointing associated with this volcanic process.
BC Parks compares the Keremeos Columns to the same geological phenomenon seen at the Giant Causeway in Northern Ireland and Devil's Tower in Wyoming. In spring, Lewisia blossoms add colour to the area.
Recreation is simple: hike for the viewpoint, observe the formations from the park, respect private-property access, and avoid expecting developed trail infrastructure. The park was established July 31, 1931. BC Parks lists hunting during open seasons, but the visitor draw remains the viewpoint hike. There are no developed trails, so route expectations should stay conservative.
Plan around a long sagebrush-country hike, steep final climb, volcanic-column viewing, spring wildflower observation, geology photography, dryland nature study, extra drinking water planning, private-property access awareness, and hunting where open and permitted.
Bring plenty of drinking water because potable water is not available. Campfires are not permitted, there are no developed trails, and trail access crosses private property, so respect that privilege.
