Difficulty: EASY

Rating: 4/5

Accessibility: Car

Drive Up View

oyama lookout

Description:

This amazing viewpoint is a little hidden secret of Oyama. The lookout is one of the easiest to access places we have on our list. Being more of a great hangout spot rather than a hike, located about half way up Oyama Lake road it can be recognized by a sharp turn in the road, and several "No-Campfire" signs nailed to trees.

Once you arrive be sure to park your car as far off the road as you can as people drive rather recklessly on these roads. Once you are off the road there is short walk to the cliffs edge where there are several beautiful lookout points over the jewel of the Okanagan, Oyama. Along these amazing views are Kalamalka Lake, Wood Lake, and Terrace Mountain.

This is a great spot to just get away watch the sunset. Looking to win some points in your rocky relationship? Take him/her here and enjoy the magic. If you post a picture, don't forget to tag @officialbearlives in that magic!

Directions:

Oyama Lookout is approximately 50 minutes drive from Kelowna, or 35 minutes from Vernon.

  1. Coming from Kelowna, drive North along Highway 97 towards Vernon.
  2. Once you're driving through Lake Country, take the Exit onto Pelmewash Pkwy.
  3. Drive for 6.0km then turn right onto Oyama rd.
  4. Drive for 1.8km then turn right to stay on Oyama rd.
  5. Take your first left onto Middle Bench rd.
  6. Turn left onto Todd rd.
  7. Turn right at the end of the road onto Oyama Lake rd.
  8. Follow this road up 7.4km. you'll come to a sharp turn in the road with a small clearing on the far side, park here.

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GPS Coordinates:

  • Oyama Lookout: 50.112979, -119.319531

Features:

  • Views of Oyama
  • Views of Kalamalka Lake
  • Dog Friendly