All Lake Summaries Regional Travel Info Protecting the grasslands, forests and wetlands of the Thompson Plateau, is Tunkwa Lake Provincial Park. In 1966 both Tunkwa and Leighton Lakes and the surrounding grasslands encompassing a total of 5,100 hectares were set a side as a provincial park, which provides recreational opportunities. Tunkwa Lake is made up of many bays, peninsulas and shallow patches at the north and south ends.
Several streams feed the lake on the south side.
Leighton also has many shallow bays, flats and 2 small islands on its east side. Both lakes offer excellent fishing. This park is 14.5 km. From Kamloops travel the Coquihalla Hwy. Some firewood is provided with site.