Herald Provincial Park
Park Provincial park on Thompson River waterfront
Small lakeside provincial park in British Columbia with shoreline access, picnic facilities and short trails; commonly used for boating, shoreline fishing and family day trips.
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How to Get to Herald Provincial Park #
Herald Provincial Park is accessed from the Trans‑Canada Highway (Highway 1) about 30-40 km west of Kamloops, near the small community of Savona. If driving westbound from Kamloops, watch for the park turnoff close to mile markers for Savona; the park sits on the lake’s north shore and has a small signed parking area and campground entrance.
Tips for Visiting Herald Provincial Park #
- Bring a windproof layer-Kamloops Lake funnels afternoon gusts across the sandiers of the park.
- If launching a boat, use the small launch and expect limited amenities-pack supplies.
- The park is small and often quiet; plan a picnic and a shoreline walk rather than a long hike.
Best Time to Visit Herald Provincial Park #
Summer is the clear season for Herald Provincial Park - warm water, boating, and full campground services.
Weather & Climate near Herald Provincial Park #
Herald Provincial Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (665 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with 78 mm of rain.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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