Ponderosa Cabins

P1 Cabin is furnished with a double bed with single bunk, and single bunk beds sleeping a total of five persons. Power outlets are available, as well as indoor and outdoor picnic tables. Campers are required to bring their own bedding and cooking apparatus. There is a fire ring at this location. Keys must be picked up from the gatehouse before 8pm.

P6 Larger cabin is furnished with two bunk beds with double beds on the bottom, singles on top sleeping a total of six persons. Power outlets are available, as well as indoor and outdoor picnic tables. Campers are required to bring their own bedding and cooking apparatus. There is a fire ring at this location. Keys must be picked up from the gatehouse before 8pm.

There are two group campsites at this park. 

For information on the youth group policy see the group camping page.

This park offers vehicle-accessible campsites. Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available. Ponderosa campsite offers ten vehicle-accessible campsites with electrical hook-ups. Electrical hook-up sites have been extended in size and now include fire rings.

For information on the BC seniors’ rate, see the camping fees page.

Accessibility information is available for these areas of the park:

• Kalispell and South Pool
• Ponderosa
• Ponderosa Cabin
• Surveyors

A sani-station and dump is available during the collecting season.

Ponderosa campsite offers ten vehicle-accessible campsites with electrical hook-ups. The charge is an extra $5 per night. Electrical hook-up sites have been extended in size and now include fire rings.

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. Please note: for sites with electrical hookups, there are no firepits.

This park has a day-use and picnic area.

There are hot showers at the Surveyors Lake Campground, Ponderosa Campground and group-use area as well as at the South Pool group-use area.

There are no lifeguards on duty. Surveyors Lake offers warm water and sandy beaches.

Kayaking is welcome on Surveyors Lake within Kikomun Creek Park. There are kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and peddle boat rentals available at this park.

Smallmouth bass and rainbow trout can be found in Surveyors Lake and kokanee in Lake Koocanusa. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

Pets and 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.

Bicycles must keep to roadway and designated bike trails. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

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

Hunting is allowed in Kikomun Creek Park during a lawful game hunting season. Please check the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for specific details. Hunters are reminded that, it is prohibited to hunt or discharge a firearm or bow in a BC Park within 400m of either side of the centre line of any park road.