Dry Gulch Park | BC Parks

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Park overview

This cozy campground park is a quiet and shady retreat from a sunny and vibrant tourism area. Located on the east side of the Rocky Mountain Trench under the peaks of the Stanford Range of the Rockies Dry Gulch Park is 4.5 km south of the town of Radium Hot Springs off Highway 93/95. It is a perfect resting place for travellers.

At the hub of numerous recreational activities offered in the Upper Columbia Valley Dry Gulch Provincial Park is a great base camp for golfing, swimming, windsurfing, boating, hiking, bird watching, visiting hot springs and shopping in the towns of Invermere and Radium Hot Springs.

Established Date: March 16, 1956
Park Size: 29 hectares

Advisories

Dates of operation

All dates are subject to change without notice.

Open to public access May 5, 2023 to October 2, 2023

Current status:Open to public access

Be sure to check advisories above before visiting

Dry Gulch Campground

Facility type

Vehicle-accessible camping

Number of campsites

Reservable frontcountry sites: 18
Vehicle-accessible sites: 27

Main camping season dates

2023: May 5 to October 2

Reservable dates

2023: May 5 to October 1

Safety info

Stay Safe

Bears and cougars are occasionally seen in this area; children should be supervised.

Special Notes

Motorized vehicles are restricted to roads and parking lots at posted speeds.

Camping

Reservations

All campsite reservations must be made the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first-come, first-served.

Campsite Reservations

Campsite reservations are accepted at this park.

Vehicle-accessible camping

There are 27 campsites at this park which are divided into two loops. There are no drive-through sites. The majority of the sites accommodate large recreational vehicles and there are approximately 8 sites that have tent pads. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Reservations are accepted at this park and first come, first-served sites are also available.

Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $25.00 per party / night

BC Senior’s Rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only): $12.50 per senior party/night. Read the User Fees Policy for information on Senior Camping Discounts.

Facilities

Accessibility information

Accessibility information is available for this park.

Pit or flush toilets

The 6 unit flush toilet building, which has one wheelchair-accessible toilet on each side, is centrally located at the junction of the upper and lower campground loops. There are also 4 pit toilets conveniently located in each campground loop.

Drinking water

Four cold water taps are located throughout the park. Water is available during the summer operating months.

Campfires

While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act ). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.

Activities

Pets on leash

Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.

Cycling

Bicycles must keep to roadways and bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

For details on e-biking within Dry Gulch Provincial Park, see the e-biking section.

e-Biking

Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are permitted on signed or designated trails within Dry Gulch Provincial Park, provided they meet the definitions and criteria for e-bike use as outlined in the BC Parks cycling guidelines.

Maps and location

View a more detailed map.

Located 4.5 km south of the town of Radium Hot Springs on the east side of the Columbia Valley and Highway 93/95. The closest communities, towns and cities are Radium Hot Springs and Invermere.

Learn more about this park

Park details

Date established: March 16, 1956
Size: 29 hectares

Park contact

This park proudly operated by:
EK Parks Ltd.
camping@ekparks.ca
250 422-3003

Nature and culture

Conservation: The campground is situated on a lightly forested benchland. Dry Gulch Creek cuts through this generally arid landscape creating a cool green gully alive with rustling poplars, birch and maple.
Wildlife: Rocky Mountain big horn sheep and deer can often be seen grazing on the steep slopes of the glacial lateral moraines in which the park is set. The nearby Columbia Wetlands at the headwaters of the Columbia River are a birdwatchers paradise. Please view all wildlife from a distance.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples

BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.