Gordon Bay

Services in the park include a campground, day use and developed beach area, hot showers, flush toilets and boat launch ramp. How about hot showers and flush toilets.

Campers and recreationists can enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, nature appreciation, photography, viewing and walking in addition to the many special features and recreation opportunities found in the region.

The lake is known for its spectacular fresh-water fishing in the spring, fall and winter, when anglers can be challenged by rainbow, cutthroat and Dolly Varden trout. Waterskiing and windsurfing are also popular activities on the lake.

As you walk through the forest, look for deer, raccoons and red squirrels. Birdwatchers often see juncos, Stellar’s jays and chestnut-backed chickadees, as well as mergansers and golden eye ducks. Black bears, Roosevelt elk, beaver, and cougars can all be spotted in the park.

Most of the park is second growth forest containing a good mix of plants, mosses, lichen and fungi. The forest floor is covered with shrubs such as thimbleberry, salal and salmonberry. You can also see vanilla leaf, foamflower and bunchberry which grow closer to the ground. Rare rocky mountain juniper adds to the uniqueness of the area.