CampHostJobsRenata Natural Arch Recreation Site
Near Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada
Who runs this site
No operator is listed in BC government records. The site may be maintained by a government contractor or by its users.
About Renata Natural Arch
This awe inspiring natural stone arch has to be seen to be believed. The trail traverses steadily upward, across dry steep slopes leading to the arch. Sturdy walking shoes are required. Panoramic views of the lower Arrow Lake encourage frequent stops to catch your breath and take in the scenery.
Rounding the last curve in the trail, the huge stone arch comes into sight. The view of it from the lake does not prepare you for the magnitude and grandeur of this amazing geological formation. One of the most awe inspiring views is from underneath the arch. From here, the 3 m wide (10 feet) and 6m (20 feet) thick arch stretches 45 m (148 feet) across the gully. From the top of the arch to the ground below is 34 m (112 feet). Sitting under the arch, one sees the Lower Arrow Lake and the Norns Range framed in stone.
Caution: Sudden strong winds can arise on Lower Arrow Lake. Pull your boats well up on the beach, before heading up the trail.
- Type
- Recreation site
- Campsites
- No numbered campsites listed
- Upkeep
- Maintained by an operator or contractor
- Access
- Boat-in: Motorized
- Nearest town
- Grand Forks, British Columbia
- District
- Kootenay-Boundary (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
- Established
- 1993
- Location
- 49.40468, -118.07516
- Site ID
- REC5073
Activities
Facilities
Getting there
Access: The Renata Natural Arch can be reached only by boat. From the boat launch at Syringa Creek Provincial Park, travel up the Lower Arrow Lake to Brooklyn. Brooklyn, at the mouth of Pup Creek, is directly across from Deer Park. Just past the homes at Brooklyn look for the "Renata Natural Arch Recreation Trail" sign on the beach. Pull your boat up on the beach, or anchor off the shore.
Alternate boat access is from Deer Park. There is not a boat launch at Deer Park, but this is the best place to leave from if you are canoeing or kayaking across the lake.
Official page at Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Host jobs
Hosts at BC recreation sites are hired by the site operator. BC also recruits live-in fee-site operators by request for proposals on BC Bid.
Host jobs near Renata Natural Arch:
- Campground Host, Syringa Provincial Park RAP Park Contracting Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 14 km away
- Campground Host, Champion Lakes Provincial Park RAP Park Contracting Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 41 km away
- Campground Host, Christina Lake Provincial Park Quality Recreation Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 42 km away
Nearby recreation sites
- Deer Creek Falls 5 km
- 24 Mile Snowmobile Area 11 km
- Bowman Point 15 km, 2 campsites
- Sunshine Bay 15 km, 4 campsites
- Walker Creek Cabin 19 km
- Paulson Cross-Country 19 km
Information from Recreation Sites and Trails BC open data (BC Data Catalogue, Open Government Licence – British Columbia), retrieved 2026-10-09. Conditions change: check the official page before you travel. CampHostJobs is not affiliated with the Government of British Columbia.