Adams Lake Marine Park: Poplar Point Site

Highlights in this site

A boat-access only beach area with forested upland. No facilities are provided at this site. Poplar Point offers an opportunity for lakeshore camping and day-use in a wilderness marine setting. Adams Lake is noted for fishing and boating. The park protects a portion of Adams Lake beach and an upland forest of Douglas-fir, western redcedar and cottonwoods.

Conservation

The park protects a portion of Adams Lake beach and an upland forest of Douglas-fir, western redcedar and cottonwoods.

Know before you go

Advisories

Safety information

Adams Lake is a large lake and is subject to gusts of strong wind. Note that there are few pullouts available during the high water period of May to June.

Bring your own drinking water; potable water is not available in the park.

Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.

Visit responsibly

Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:

Maps and location

Getting there

On the east side of Adams Lake, where Bugcamp Creek enters the lake - boat access only. The closest communities, towns and cities are Scotch Creek, Sorrento, Salmon Arm and Kamloops.

Camping

Marine-accessible camping

Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. There are many camping opportunities that are marine access, only.

When visiting marine-accessible sites, be respectful of the sensitive wildlife habitats, and learn how to stay safe using our marine visitor guide.

Wilderness camping

Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.

When visiting the backcountry, always follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. To learn more about staying safe in the backcountry, read our backcountry guide.

Things to do

Swimming

There are swimming opportunities at this park. There is no roped-off swimming area at this park.

There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.

Canoeing

There are kayak and canoe camping opportunities on Adams Lake. There are many camping opportunities that are marine access only.

Kayaking

There are kayaking opportunities in this park.

Fishing

Fishing is popular at Adams Lake for kokanee and rainbow trout.

Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

Wildlife viewing

There are no viewing platforms but there are wildlife viewing opportunities.

Pets on leash

Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.

Waterskiing

Adams Lake has waterskiing opportunities. Adams Lake is a very large lake and it’s water conditions can change quickly. Be aware of the weather and water conditions before waterskiing. There are no motor size restrictions on Adams Lake.

Windsurfing

Adams Lake can get strong winds that are great for windsurfing.

Scuba diving

There are scuba diving opportunities in Adams Lake.

Caving

White-Nose Syndrome

White-Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a fungal disease linked to the mass die-off of hibernating bats in Eastern North America. Humans have accelerated spread by bringing contaminated clothing, gear, and equipment into caves. To learn more about White-Nose Syndrome, read the White-Nose Syndrome fact sheet [PDF], or visit the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative website.

Before you enter a cave, use the gear decontamination instructions.

Help protect bats and their habitats from the spread of White-Nose Syndrome. Clothing and gear that has been used in caves east of the Rocky Mountains should not be used in B.C.