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Total number of campsites
Total reservable frontcountry sites: 140
Total vehicle-accessible sites: 171
Total groupsites: 2
Total cabins: 2
Cabins and huts

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.

Group camping

There are two group campsites at this park. 

Youth group camping fee$1 per person (6+), with a $50 minimum and $150 maximum. Children under 6 are free!
Regular group camping fee$120 per group site per night, plus $5 per adult (16+, minimum charge for 15 adults), plus $1 per child (6-15). Children under 6 are free!

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

Vehicle-accessible camping

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.

Vehicle-accessible camping fee$35 per party per night
Electrified sites Additional $5 per night (whether power is in use or not)
BC seniors’ rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only)$17.50 per senior party per night

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

Accessibility information

Accessibility information is available for these areas of the park:

Drinking water
Cold water taps are located throughout the park. Taps are shut off during the off-season.
Playground
There is an adventure playground located between the day-use area and Surveyors Lake campground with a grass area adjacent.
Boat launch
A concrete slab boat launch is located on Lake Koocanusa. The drop-off can be steep during low water periods. A new public boat launch has recently been constructed near the park on Lake Koocanusa. The park boat launch will now be closed during the off season of the park.
Sani-station

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

Sani-station use fee: $5 per discharge
Electrical hookups

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

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.

Picnic areas

This park has a day-use and picnic area.

Pit or flush toilets
Pit and flush toilets are located throughout the park.
Showers

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.

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

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

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

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.

Fishing

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 on leash

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.

Cycling

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

e-Biking

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

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.