Park overview
Located along Highway 3/95, 70km south of Cranbrook and 14.5km north of the US and Canadian borders at Kingsgate, Yahk Park is a traveller’s rest place. Near the Moyie River in a quiet well spaced forest this 26 site campground and day-use area is a great introduction to BC Park visitor facilities.
Yahk Park was established in 1956 to provide camping and picnicking opportunities for the travelling public. As well it conserves a short scenic section of the Moyie River. The adjacent town of Yahk has services and tourist supplies. The area was once a major supplier of railroad ties for the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Advisories
Dates of operation
Open to public access May 12, 2023 to October 1, 2023
Current status:
Open to public access
- Facility type
- Vehicle-accessible camping
- Number of campsites
- Reservable frontcountry sites: 13
- Vehicle-accessible sites: 26
- RV-accessible sites: 1
- Main camping season dates
- 2023: May 12 to October 1
- Reservable dates
- 2023: May 12 to September 30
- Winter note
- Gate is closed during the off-season.
Safety info
Park Safety
- The Moyie River is fast moving, especially during spring runoff. Visitors should use caution when near the banks of the river.
Camping
Frontcountry Camping Reservations
Campsite reservations are accepted at this park. All drive-in and walk-in campsites are reservable during peak season; there are no first-come, first-served sites.
Group Camping Reservations
Group campsite reservations are accepted at this park (minimum 15 adults) year-round. Picnic/day-use area is available on a first-come, first-served basis only and is not reservable at this park.
All campsite and group site reservations must be made the BC Parks reservations system.
The park offers 26 vehicle-accessible campsites. For tenters, four of these campsites (sites 3, 6, 15, 24) have sand filled tent pads. The campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis; campsite reservations are accepted and first-come first-served sites are available. There is a information shelter at the entrance to this park.
Facilities
Accessibility information is available for this park.
This park has a day-use/picnic area with tables near the river.
The park has 4 pit toilets; no flush toilets.
Three cold water taps are located throughout the park. Taps are shut off during the off-season.
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.
Activities
There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
Locals fish for trout in the Moyie River. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
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.
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 Yahk 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.
Maps and location
Yahk Provincial Park is located along Highway 3/95, 70km south of Cranbrook, 14.5km north of the U.S. and Canadian borders at Kingsgate. Yahk Park is located on the south edge of the small community of Yahk.
Park and activity maps
Learn more about this park
Park details
- Date established: March 16, 1956
- Size: 11 hectares
Park contact
This park proudly operated by:
EK Parks Ltd.
camping@ekparks.ca
250 422-3003
Nature and culture
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.