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Camping

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 5 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 8:00 pm.

P6 – Larger cabin is furnished with two bunk beds with double beds on the bottom, singles on top sleeping a total of 6 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 8:00 pm.

Group camping

There are two group campsites at this park. 

Reservation information

Youth group camping charges per night are $1/person (6+), with a $50 minimum and $150 maximum. Read the Youth Group policy about Criteria for Youth Groups. 

Regular group camping charges per night are the base rate for the site, which is $120.00/group site/night, plus $5/adult (16+, minimum charge for 15 adults), plus $1/child (6-15). Children under 6 are free!
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 10 vehicle-accessible campsites with electrical hook-ups. Electrical hook-up sites have been extended in size and now include fire rings.

Electrification: $5.00 extra per night

Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $35.00/party/night plus, if applicable, $5.00 electrical/night = $40.00/party/night
BC Senior’s Rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only): $17.50 per senior party/night plus, if applicable, $5.00 electrical/night = $22.50/party/night. Read the User Fees Policy for information on Senior Camping Discounts.
Accessibility information

Accessibility information is available for these areas of the park:

Picnic areas
This park has a day-use/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/Group-use area and at the South Pool group-use area in this 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/dump is available during the collecting season.
Sani-station Use Fee: $5.00 per discharge
Electrical hookups
Ponderosa campsite offers 10 vehicle-accessible campsites with electrical hook-ups. The charge is an extra $5/night. Electrical hook-up sites have been extended in size and now include fire rings.
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. Please note: for sites with electrical hookups, there are no firepits.
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 at provincial parks. 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
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/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 Provincial 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 Provincial Park during a lawful game hunting season. Please check the Hunting & 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.