Water Depth
No current depth is verified for the exact landing zone. Lake level, drawdown, boat wake, submerged timber, rock shelves, and seasonal clarity can change the usable depth.

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Ellison Park is a lake cliff / bluff near Vernon, BC, Canada. Verify access, posted rules, water depth, hazards, and exit conditions before treating it as jumpable.
the 30-foot height reference matters less than current access, landing-zone depth, water conditions, and a dependable exit route.
Overview
Ellison Park is a lake or reservoir cliff-diving lead near Vernon, BC, Canada. The useful planning context is the water body, possible 30-foot height reference, boat or shoreline access, and the need to verify lake level before trusting any landing zone.
Quick Answer
Ellison Park is a lake cliff / bluff near Vernon, BC, Canada. Verify access, posted rules, water depth, hazards, and exit conditions before treating it as jumpable.
Key Takeaway
the 30-foot height reference matters less than current access, landing-zone depth, water conditions, and a dependable exit route.
Quick Answer
Ellison Park is a lake cliff / bluff near Vernon, BC, Canada. Verify access, posted rules, water depth, hazards, and exit conditions before treating it as jumpable.
Key Takeaway
the 30-foot height reference matters less than current access, landing-zone depth, water conditions, and a dependable exit route.
Conditions and planning notes
No current depth is verified for the exact landing zone. Lake level, drawdown, boat wake, submerged timber, rock shelves, and seasonal clarity can change the usable depth.
Confirm public access, land manager rules, posted signs, parking, and any seasonal restrictions before visiting Ellison Park. Do not assume informal routes are open or permitted.
Use verified public shoreline, marina, trail, or boat-ramp access only. Confirm rules before relying on informal shoreline paths or boat-only routes.
Variable lake level, boat traffic, wakes, submerged timber or rock, slippery shoreline, long swim distance, weather exposure, and limited rescue access.
Little Squirrely is the local ledge label attached to this spot. Treat it as a caution flag: inspect footing, water depth, landing clearance, and the exit before making any decision. is the local ledge label attached to this spot. Treat it as a caution flag: inspect footing, water depth, landing clearance, and the exit before making any decision.
Changing lake level, boat traffic, submerged trees or rocks, slippery shoreline, long swims, weather exposure, and limited rescue access are the main concerns.
Map location
Vernon, BC, Canada
50.26594, -119.27187
Ellison Park sits around Vernon, BC, Canada, putting this lake or reservoir spot in the orbit of Vernon and the broader BC area of Canada. Use the saved coordinates and current map view as a starting point, then confirm the exact approach locally because cliff-jumping access can change around parks, private land, roads, shorelines, and water-management areas.
In northern or mountain climates, spring runoff and cold water can be as important as ledge height. Conditions are not static: rain, snowmelt, drought, changing water levels, current, and weekend crowding can all change what looks like the same jump from one visit to the next. Treat saved route notes as background, not as a present-day clearance to jump.
The main assumed risks include cold or changing lake levels, submerged shelves, boat traffic, difficult exits, and limited rescue access. Access should be treated as conditional until signs, land ownership, permits, and local rules are confirmed. Before anyone climbs to a ledge, inspect the landing zone from the water, identify the exit, look for submerged rocks or debris, and be willing to walk away if the depth, footing, legality, or rescue options are uncertain.
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