Vernon BC Beaches - Railway Beaches

Description:
A short walk down the railway tracks from a residential area will lead you to some of the best hidden swimming spots near Vernon. Aside from the occasional boat traffic the areas are quite private and some spots afford good spots for tanning. There is little sand although there are pockets of gravel to set up a towel (take two to avoid the discomfort of rocks). The water drops off very quickly so this is not a place for non-swimmers to visit. The water however is clean cool and large boulders under that water are cool to dive down to. Bring a garbage bag for your own mess but also pick up trash that idiots have left behind. A clean beach stays cleaner! Remember that most drownings in Canada are alcohol related; be careful climbing down to the beaches that you don't fall and break something. It is very difficult to get an ambulance to this location so be wise. Don't even consider having a campfire in the evening during the summer due to extreme fire hazards.

Distance from Downtown Vernon BC:
Roughly 3 kms.

Amenities:
None.

Access:
Parking is limited on the street and a .5 to 1.5 km walk.

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