Nancy Greene Park

Park overview

A roadside park with a natural setting and sub-alpine lake, Nancy Greene Provincial Park is a welcoming site for weary travellers. Tucked in the Monashee Mountains it is a popular overnight stop for tourists and also provides day use opportunities for local residents wishing to escape the summer heat of the valley. It is the perfect place to enjoy fishing, picnicking, walking, swimming, boating and in winter nordic skiing. The special feature in the park is the sub alpine lake.

The park is strategically located at the intersection of highway 3B and 3, a short drive from two major communities. You are encouraged to stay an extra night and during the day explore the local history. Visit the Rossland Mining Museum or in Castlegar the Doukhobor Village Museum.

Established Date: January 25, 1972
Park Size: 203 hectares

Advisories

Dates of operation

All dates are subject to change without notice.

Open to public access May 13, 2023 to September 30, 2023

Current status:Open to public access

Be sure to check advisories above before visiting

Nancy Greene Campground

Facility type

Vehicle-accessible camping

Number of campsites

Vehicle-accessible sites: 10

Main camping season dates

2023: May 13 to September 30

Winter note

Gate is closed during the off-season.

Winter note: Gate is closed during the off-season.

Safety info

Power boats are prohibited.
Please note: A year-round “boil water” advisory has been issued at this park.
Grizzly bear activity occurs along the Lakeshore Trail around Nancy Greene Lake during the month of May. Grizzly bears routinely frequent the park in the spring to feed on vegetation. To avoid conflict with bears, park visitors must have their pets on a leash at all times while in the park, and store all food and garbage in a manner that is inaccessible to bears.
Any incidents involving bears in the park should be reported immediately to the Conservation Officer Service by calling the 24 hr RAPP line at 1 877 952-7277.

Camping

Vehicle-accessible camping

The park has 10 parking lot style sites. The tables, on either side of the paved parking area are offset from their designated parking stalls. The large parking lot allows open parking and can accommodate extra vehicles or larger rigs. There is one walk-in tent site located just above the beach area. All sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite reservations are not accepted. Fees are cash only and are self-registration.

Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $13.00 per party/night

BC Senior’s Rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only): $6.50 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.

Drinking water

A hand pump is available in the park. Interior Health has issued a permanent “boil water” advisory on this source.

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.

Picnic areas

This park has one day-use/picnic area located between the camping/day-use parking lot and the end of the lake. The beach is sandy, 100 metres long and has 5 picnic tables, 10 metres from the waters edge. There is an enclosed, heated shelter but no change house, adventure playground, barbeque stands or fire pits. Nearby are 2 sets of pit toilets and a hand pump for water.

Pit or flush toilets

Two sets of pit toilets are available. One set close to the camping/day-use parking lot and one set at the beach.

Activities

Hiking

An easy, wide, hard packed 5 km loop trail gently meanders around Nancy Greene lake. You can access the trail from either side of the beach. The trail follows the shoreline, offers lake views and will lead you through a marsh area as well as a mixed forest of pine, spruce, fir and larch. Allow yourself 45 minutes to an hour to complete this relaxing hike. 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

A sandy 100 metre beach provides swimming opportunities, however there is no roped off swimming area. Due to the elevation of the park the water is considered cool.

There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

Canoeing

There are canoeing and kayaking opportunities with easy access from the beach. Visitors temporarily park and unload at the vehicle turn around. From the turn around it is a short portage to the beach. Belly boating is also popular with local fishermen.

Fishing

Rainbow and cut-throat trout fishing is available in this lake. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Ice-fishing during the winter season is allowed. Check the BC Fishing Regulations Synopsis for quotas and restrictions.

Power boats are prohibited.

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. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Nancy Greene Provincial 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

Depending on the winds, there are windsurfing possibilities on the lake.

Winter recreation

This is a popular area for cross-country skiing. There are 5 km of trail but they are not groomed. Outside the park and and surrounding the boundary, a local cross-country ski club maintains tracked trails across from Red Mountain Ski Area adjacent to Rossland.

Ice-fishing during the winter season is allowed. Check the BC Fishing Regulations Synopsis for quotas and restrictions. Power boats are prohibited.

Maps and location

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Located in south central BC, the park is at the junction of highway 3 and 3B. On highway 3, you are 26 km west of Castlegar or 44 km east of Christina Lake. On highway 3B, you are 29 km north of Rossland. A 20-min drive to Castlegar or Rossland.

Learn more about this park

Park details

Date established: January 25, 1972
Size: 203 hectares

Park contact

This park proudly operated by:
Quality Recreation Ltd.
250 584-9025
info@explorebcparks.ca

Nature and culture

History: The park was established in 1972 and is named after Canada’s Olympic skier, Nancy Greene who grew up in nearby Rossland and at an early age started her skiing career at Red Mountain. There is no known evidence of historic use of this area. Nancy Green Provincial Park lies in the Ktunaxa/Kinbasket, Okanagan, Sinixt and Shuswap first nation traditional territories.
Conservation: This 203 hectare park lies within the Monashee Mountains. Its primary focus is a sub-alpine lake that can only be found in one other protected area. Associated with this lake is a small wetland marsh habitat that is a rare occurrence at this elevation. Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the park’s natural heritage, please do not damage or remove them.
Wildlife: Nancy Greene Park supports a diverse population of small mammals such as squirrels, chipmunks and porcupines. Moose, deer and bear are occasionally observed. Park users should always be aware of bears and other wildlife in our park environment. Never feed or approach bears or other wildlife. Please view all wildlife from a distance.

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.