Plan Roche Lake Park southeast of Kamloops with stocked trout lakes, rustic camping, paddling, trails, hunting, winter recreation, bears, and gravel-road access.
Roche Lake Park is 36 kilometres southeast of Kamloops, reached by gravel road from Highway 5A at the north end of Trapp Lake. BC Parks lists nearby communities as Kamloops, Quilchena, and Merritt.
The park protects seven stocked rainbow trout lakes on the Thompson Plateau.
BC Parks says the park was established on April 30, 1996 through Kamloops Land and Resource Management Plan recommendations.
Why Visit Roche Lake Park
Roche Lake is a year-round fishing and rustic camping destination. Two lakes are served by maintained gravel roads, and rustic campsites are located on Horseshoe Lake and Roche Lake. BC Parks describes the area as world-class for stocked rainbow trout fishing.
The park also supports informal trails, paddling, swimming, horseback riding, cycling, wildlife viewing, hunting, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice skating, and occasional ice fishing. Conservation values include small old-growth interior Douglas fir stands and productive habitat for moose, waterfowl, and perching birds.
A pay telephone is available at Roche Lake Resort on the same gravel road used to reach the park.
Things To Do
Camp in managed areas, hike or bike informal trails, swim without lifeguards, canoe or kayak, fish or ice fish with the proper licence, ride horses, hunt during open seasons, and use winter routes where conditions are safe.
Planning Notes
The park is black bear habitat, so campers must store food in vehicles and use bear-proof garbage cans. Backcountry areas have hazard trees, and camping outside managed campgrounds is not recommended. Some lakes use aeration to prevent winter kill, so confirm ice safety before skating or ice fishing. E-bikes are not allowed on trails.