Syringa Provincial Park is located in south central BC near the southeast end of the Lower Arrow Lake. The lake is a part of the Columbia River that was widened and deepened with the construction of the Hugh Keenleyside Dam at Castlegar. Recreation opportunities on the Arrow Lake Reservoir have made the park a long time popular destination and offer a comfortable base camp for the family to pursue a variety of recreational pursuits including fishing, boating and swimming. Explore local history and visit the Doukhbour Village Museum and Zukerberg Island located in nearby Castlegar.
The park protects not only provincially significant interior Douglas-fir forests but also preserves one of the few remaining examples of grassland ecosystems in the Kootenays. A variety of wildlife are at home in the park including, elk, deer and a herd of rocky mountain bighorn sheep that can often be observed grazing on the many rock bluffs. Opportunities for nature appreciation occur all year making this park a destination in every season.
Date Established: November 19, 1968 Provincial Park Size: 4,503 hectares
The park is beautiful. Beach not gray and water is not very boat friendly. This is a Family friendly campground but not adult friendly after 10pm! Why? Quiet time is at 10pm. Understandably. But That means no talking amongst adults. So sitting enjoying a fire but you can't say a word or you'll have a Ranger shining a light in your face! He won't show
His face! Him and his assistant were caught ease dropping on the edge of a campground! When the Rangers were approached he didn't say too much but the guest was not pleased. We were next door and didn't hear their small gathering of people. I feel they were mistreated during their stay. Another lady came out to tell them it was illegal to be standing and listening to campsite conversations. I hope he gets fired.