GREYBACK
Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource District
Distance
30.61 km
Last Road Report
Jun 28, 2026
Closures
No Posted Closures
Location
GREYBACK
Permit Holder
District Manager Okanagan Shuswap
Waypoints
Distance
30.61 km
Avg. Gradient
0%
Ascent
0m
Descent
0m
Last Road Report
Jun 28, 2026
Closures
No Posted Closures
Location
GREYBACK
Permit Holder
District Manager Okanagan Shuswap
Waypoints
Conditions
Start to 15.2 km
Good Condition
5d ago
15.2 to 28.8 km
Somewhat Degraded
5d ago
28.8 to 30.6 km
Good Condition
5d ago
Description
No description.
Road Bulletins
As per the last report, but possibly a little tougher now. Of course, my "tough" is some people's "easy".
I drove it in a stock Crosstrek, south/downhill into Penticton. I wouldn't recommend it for an SUV unless you have more clearance, some decent experience, and safety gear. I only used the skid plates once when I misjudged a line, but it's very rocky in places and pretty slow going.
I had fun.
I drove it in a stock Crosstrek, south/downhill into Penticton. I wouldn't recommend it for an SUV unless you have more clearance, some decent experience, and safety gear. I only used the skid plates once when I misjudged a line, but it's very rocky in places and pretty slow going.
I had fun.
The road is passable with a stock high-clearance 4x4 vehicle, but conditions are rough and progress is very, very slow. Expect numerous small washouts and significant bumpiness, especially between the switchbacks and the James Creek Falls Recreation Site (just southwest of Greyback Lake). The road is better suited to dirt bikes and quads, and sees frequent use by both.
The portion of road connecting Greyback Lake to the 201 (Okanagan Falls Forest Service Road) is in very good condition and can be driven with 2WD.
For better access to Greyback Lake or James Creek Falls, it’s recommended to approach from the south via Beaverdell Road onto Okanagan Falls Forest Service Road (201). Although this route may be longer, it will likely be faster and far less punishing.
The portion of road connecting Greyback Lake to the 201 (Okanagan Falls Forest Service Road) is in very good condition and can be driven with 2WD.
For better access to Greyback Lake or James Creek Falls, it’s recommended to approach from the south via Beaverdell Road onto Okanagan Falls Forest Service Road (201). Although this route may be longer, it will likely be faster and far less punishing.
We drove as far as the Canyon Lakes FSR and found the road in perfect condition!