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Total number of campsites
Total reservable frontcountry sites: 10
Total vehicle-accessible sites: 46
Total double sites: 2
Total groupsites: 1
Group camping

There are reservable group campsites at this park.

Youth group camping charges per night are $1 per 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 per group site per night, plus $5 per adult (16+, minimum charge for 15 adults), plus $1 per child (6 to 15). Children under 6 are free.

Vehicle-accessible camping

Vehicle-accessible camping is available at the Davis Creek and Lost Ledge campgrounds. There are no pull through campsites. The campgrounds offer services during the peak season of May to September. Campsite reservations are accepted at Davis Creek campgrounds, first come, first served campsites are also available. All campsites at the Lost Ledge campgrounds are on a first come, first served basis. Visitors can select any unreserved campsite and staff will come to collect fees. The closest pay phone and stores are in nearby Cooper or Meadow Creek.

Davis Creek 

Davis Creek campground with gravel roads has 32 small, medium to large vehicle-accessible sites, two are double sites. The park offers both lake view sites with beach access or shaded sites in a fir, birch forest. The reservable campsites are sites 1-10 in Cove Loop. A park gate is located at the park entrance. There is limited parking in the larger sites for extra vehicles. 

Vehicle accessible camping fee: $21.00 per party per night
BC senior’s rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only): $10.50 per senior party per night. Read the user fees policy for information on senior camping discounts.

 

Lost Ledge

Lost Ledge campground has paved roads in a circular campground with 14 large to medium vehicle accessible sites, four are doubles. There is a choice of open, lakefront with magnificent lake views or shaded, forested sites in a mixed forest of fir, birch, larch, and cedar. There is no park gate. Parking for extra vehicles is available at the nearby day-use parking lot. 

Vehicle accessible camping fee: $23.00 per party per night
BC senior’s rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only): $11.50 per senior party per night. Read the user fees policy for information on senior camping discounts.
Wilderness camping

Midge Creek: Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.

Accessibility information

Accessibility information is available for these areas of the park:

Drinking water

Davis Creek and Lost Ledge campgrounds: Cold, hand pumped water is available at both sites for cooking and drinking.

Midge Creek: Bring your own drinking water, potable water is not available in the park.

Boat launch

Davis Creek and Lost Ledge: There is a single wide, concrete boat launch at Lost Ledge located at the north end of the park, past the last campsite. It is designed to accommodate full size boats. A 40-vehicle parking lot is nearby for vehicles and boat trailers. Boats can be left in the water or beached at either park but this is not commonly observed because of the changing weather.

Campfires

Davis Creek and Lost Ledge campgrounds: 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 camp stoves instead. Firewood can be purchased from the park operator 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.

Picnic areas

Midge Creek: This park has a day-use and picnic area.

Pit or flush toilets

Davis Creek and Lost Ledge: Each site contains centrally located pit toilets. 
Midge Creek: This site only has pit toilets; no flush toilets.

Swimming

Davis Creek and Lost Ledge

For the very brave, some swimming does take place. The water is considered cool to refreshing. The beaches are pebbly with coarse rocks. There are no lifeguards on duty.

Canoeing

There are opportunities for canoeing and kayaking on the lake.

Davis Creek and Lost Ledge

Access is from the lake front campsites or the boat launch at Lost Ledge. Shoreline canoeing is recommended, due to unpredictable winds and sudden squalls.

Kootenay Lake Paddle Sports on site offering Canoe, Kayak, and Paddle Board Rentals off the beach at Davis Creek.

Kayaking

There are opportunities for kayaking on the lake.

Davis Creek and Lost Ledge

Access is from the lake front campsites or the boat launch at Lost Ledge. Shoreline canoeing is recommended, due to unpredictable winds and sudden squalls.

Kootenay Lake Paddle Sports on site offering Canoe, Kayak, and Paddle Board Rentals off the beach at Davis Creek.

Fishing

Visitors can enjoy angling for kokanee, bull and rainbow trout. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Check the BC fishing regulations synopsis for restrictions and quotas.

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. 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. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Kootenay Lake Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.

Windsurfing

Davis Creek and Lost Ledge

There are windsurfing opportunities on Kootenay Lake.