Frontcountry camping reservations are accepted and first come, first serve sites are also available. Outside of reservable dates, all campsites are available on a first come first serve basis.

All reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservation service. You can make a reservation online at camping.bcparks.ca or by calling 1-800-689-9025 (1-519-858-6161 internationally).

Beaver Creek Campground is a great place to enjoy a small, intimate park experience. With close access to the Columbia River, it's popular among visitors interested in fishing. Some sites have river views and all are partially shaded in a new-growth mixed forest.

Most sites are medium sized, and some larger sites are available for large recreational vehicles. There are no pull-through sites or electricity available. Some parking is available for extra vehicles.

See Dates of operation above for opening and reservable dates. See Reservations for more details.

Some campsites are available first come, first served. When reservations are not available, all campsites are available on a first come, first served basis. Register at the office building at the park entrance if it is open, or choose an available campsite and park staff will come to collect camping fees.

For a campground map, see Park and activity maps.

Fees

Long stay camping

Long-stay camping is available at sites 13, 15, and 16 from campground opening to June 15, and after Labour day until the campground closes for the season. See Dates of operation above for opening dates. 

For more information about long-stay camping, see the camping fees and policies supplement {PDF].

Fees

There is a wheelchair-accessible toilet in the day-use area, and two wheelchair-accessible toilets in the campground. The day-use shelter is also accessible. The shower building at the park entrance provides easy access to showers and flush toilets. 

There is one cold-water tap available in the campground and two cold-water taps in the day-use area.

Beaver Creek Park has a paved single-wide boat launch with a 10% grade located just at the campground turnoff. Launching trailer-towed boats should only be attempted by vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive. The shoreline is rocky and not recommend for boat mooring.

Firewood can be purchased from the park operator or you may bring your own.

To preserve vegetation and ground cover, do not gather firewood in the park. This is an offence under the Park Act. Dead wood provides important habitat for many plants and animals and it adds valuable organic matter to the soil. 

Conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Bring a portable stove for cooking.

There is a large day use area alongside Beaver Creek with parking for 40 vehicles. The day-use area provides water taps, picnic tables, pit toilets, a large open grassy area for sports, and a concrete basketball court.

Before planning any large gatherings in the picnic shelter, contact the park operator.

The shower building at the park entrance has flush toilets. There are two pit toilets at the campground entrance. The day-use area has a toilet building with two pit toilets.

Hot showers are available in the shower building at the park entrance for paying campers only.

Beaver Creek Park has one main walking trail along the Columbia River bank from the south end of the campground. The trail is approximately one kilometre long and goes through open grasslands, following a level terrace above the river. This is a popular hike for local nature enthusiasts. 

See the Beaver Creek Park map for trail details.

For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Taking shortcuts destroys plant life and soil structure.

Due to the size and swift current of the Columbia River as it runs through Beaver Creek Park, canoeing and kayaking should only be attempted by those with extensive experience.

Due to the size and swift current of the Columbia River as it runs through Beaver Creek Park, canoeing and kayaking should only be attempted by those with extensive experience.

Rainbow trout and Walleye are common species in the section of Columbia River running through Beaver Creek Park. Whitefish are also present. Brook trout are found in Beaver Creek itself. 

Viewpoints are located along the Columbia River, which offer good wildlife viewing opportunities.

Pets must be leashed at all times and they are not allowed in the day-use area. You are responsible for your pet’s behavior and must dispose of their excrement.

Bicycles are restricted to roadways in Beaver Creek Park. They are not allowed on trails. However, there is a secondary road that winds through farm lands next to the park, which can be used by bikes.

In particular, please note that bicycles with electric-assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails in this park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception is for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.