On the lakeshore are beautiful, sandy beaches and a parkland campground with showers, a sani-station and an amphitheatre . The campground has 122 spots that are all RV friendly and accessible by paved roads. This park is extremely busy during the summer season and reservations are recommended. Reservation sites are # 1-80 and are found on the north side of the creek in two loops. The park is open from March 30 to October 15. A gatehouse is situated near the park entrance just off Westside Road with three payphones and an information shelter. There is a gate on Westside Road which is locked from 11:00pm to 7:00am during the operating season and then locked during the off-season, from October 16 to March 31.

In the open hillside behind the campsites are 14 miles (23 km) of trail to explore as well as 6-mile (10-km) easygoing hiking trail. Bear Creek flows through the bottom of the tree-walled canyon, bringing with it small flakes of placer gold. Along the trails above the canyon, ponderosa pine and Douglas fir compete with juniper, bunchgrass, and prickly-pear cactus for the area's meagre rainfall. Below, moistened by the mist rising off the waterfalls, is yet another world, one of maple and birch, wild rose, horsetail, and moss. Wildlife abounds here.

Wear sturdy footwear because the prickly pear cacti on the more exposed rocky slopes of the upland region of the park can puncture skin even through clothing and running shoes. This area is a feast for the senses, with its expansive views of the lake and canyon; its scent of cottonwood, pine, and fir forests; and its splashes of colourful wildflowers.

Freshwater fishing is allowed on Okanagan Lake and there is a Regional District boat launch available adjacent to the park. Kayak and peddle boats are available on site for public rental. Okanagan Lake provides many waterskiing and jetskiing opportunities. Jetski and boat rentals are available at Lake Okanagan Resort ten minutes north of the park on Westside Road.