Haynes Point Provincial Park, Osoyoos BC - Escape Trailer Owners Community
Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×

Go Back   Escape Trailer Owners Community > Camping | Places, Gear and Planning > Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts
Click Here to Login
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 09-25-2012, 12:23 PM   #1
Senior Member
 
bvansnell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2010 Escape 13
Posts: 431
Haynes Point Provincial Park, Osoyoos BC

Last week we stayed at Haynes Point Provincial Park near Osoyoos, BC. It is a great place, and we have been there before. This time we arrived in September when it was not possible to make reservations. What we found:
1. the campsite was completely full when we arrived about 4:00 PM, however there was "overflow" available -- parking on the entrance road in hopes of getting a camping spot when one became available
2. in the morning there was a frantic rush to find sites, while some people who had sites were busy buying extra days -- we did not get a site, instead camped beside the road for two days while paying as if we had a regular site
3. it was not a very orderly nor pleasant experience for us, however on the morning we were planning to leave a kind camper told us he was leaving the next day and offered us his site -- alas, too late for us!

I wonder if it might be possible to keep the reservation system going later than September 2? In Washington and Oregon it is possible to reserve many sites year round. This makes camping a bit more predictable.

Nevertheless we had an enjoyable camping experience. More photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/brian_v...144201/detail/
Attached Thumbnails
IMGP5693sm.jpg  
__________________
Brian

2003 Subaru Forester
2012 Toyota Highlander V6
2010 Escape 13 "Ladybug" Feb 2010
bvansnell is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2012, 08:43 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
Devil Dog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Steveston B.C., British Columbia
Trailer: 2012- 17'B.... 2016 Tacoma SR5 TRD
Posts: 504
Re: Haynes Point Provincial Park, Osoyoos BC

I've been to this park several times over the years. Spring, summer and fall.You must get a res for the summer months in advance as it is very popular. I always keep a 26er of Canadian Rye under the front seat. The operators preferred brand.
And I never have to wait more than one night to get a spot.
It's not what you know... but what you bring with you that counts.
Of course it's all hush hush....
__________________
I've almost been everywhere man.
Almost been everywhere.....
Devil Dog is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2012, 12:29 AM   #3
Senior Member
 
amirie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Chilliwack, British Columbia
Trailer: 2008 17B Escape
Posts: 766
Re: Haynes Point Provincial Park, Osoyoos BC

we stayed at the Gallagher Lake campground last Thursday night--our fave OK Falls was full--we thought the next day we should have tried Haynes Point---glad we didn't bother..
__________________
Anna-Marie
amirie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2012, 12:34 AM   #4
Senior Member
 
gbaglo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
Re: Haynes Point Provincial Park, Osoyoos BC

I'd rather sleep in a ditch than stay at Gallagher Lake campground. Drove through it, but didn't stop ( it's not a place for dog owners ). What did you think of it?

baglo
__________________
What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
- Bertolt Brecht
gbaglo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2012, 11:46 AM   #5
Senior Member
 
bvansnell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2010 Escape 13
Posts: 431
Re: Haynes Point Provincial Park, Osoyoos BC

I wrote to BC Parks and received this reply:

Thank you for writing.

By copy of this response, I have forwarded your suggestion to extend the reservation dates for this park to the Marketing Section Manager, BC Parks Visitor Services Branch and to program staff with Discover Camping for their information and consideration.

I appreciate your taking the time to advise us of your experience. Comments and suggestions from our park visitors help us to determine where improvements can be made from year to year.


If any of you would like to voice your opinion on the subject you can write to BC Parks here: ParkInfo@Victoria1.gov.bc.ca

Brian
__________________
Brian

2003 Subaru Forester
2012 Toyota Highlander V6
2010 Escape 13 "Ladybug" Feb 2010
bvansnell is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2012, 01:22 PM   #6
Senior Member
 
Jim Bennett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,532
Re: Haynes Point Provincial Park, Osoyoos BC

Years ago most BC Park Campgrounds had no reservations, and if full you had to go and arrange with someone leaving to get their spot. A real pain in the ass way to do things. It was also bothersome to the people camping. In one occasion, we had told a nice family they could have our spot, and even before we left someone else was piling their gear onto the site to claim it. I think all campgrounds should take reservations for around 75% of their sites.
__________________
2017 Escape 5.0 TA
2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” — Abraham Lincoln
Jim Bennett is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2012, 03:39 PM   #7
Senior Member
 
Vermilye's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oswego, New York
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21C, 2018 Ford F150
Posts: 5,363
Re: Haynes Point Provincial Park, Osoyoos BC

I prefer what Washington State, some forest service campgrounds & other states here in the US do - Most sites are reservable, but they keep a few first come, first served for people like me who don't know when they are going to be where. The thoughts of planning every stop on a 3 or 4 month trip would drive me crazy.

Some of the campgrounds only let the first come, first served users stay one night in that location, others allow up to 2 weeks, in which case open sites may be hard to find...
__________________
Jon Vermilye My Travel Blog
Travel and Photo Web Page ... My Collection of RV Blogs 2018 F150 3.5EB, 2017 21
Vermilye is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2012, 04:54 PM   #8
Senior Member
 
gbaglo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
Re: Haynes Point Provincial Park, Osoyoos BC

When we camped at an Oregon State park in early October a couple years ago, we had no reservation and we were placed in loop B, along with three other campers. All those who made reservations were placed in Loop A, cheek by jowl.



baglo
__________________
What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
- Bertolt Brecht
gbaglo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2012, 07:21 PM   #9
Senior Member
 
amirie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Chilliwack, British Columbia
Trailer: 2008 17B Escape
Posts: 766
Re: Haynes Point Provincial Park, Osoyoos BC

Glen--there was only a van a few away from us--someone in a camping cabin and us right beside the lake...
Doug wasn't crazy about it because of the large rock that would block too much of the sun--but it was a place to stop--visit with a friend from Oliver--and now I know what it looks like--
Yeah no dogs in the loop by the lake so she couldn't bring her dog to visit..

I would have stayed there again cause I thought the lake would be good for
swimming...But it is all just gravel and paved roads...

Apparently they have had a few trees come down with not good results...

__________________
Anna-Marie
amirie is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off




» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Escape Trailer Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:16 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2023 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.