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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

  • No park alerts at this time.

Park Info:

Beaver Creek Park is located in the British Columbia Southern Interior, Southeast of the City of Trail. It is situated along the eastern bank of the Columbia River, north of the Waneta International border crossing and parallel to Highway 22A. It is bordered by residential lands and the Trail Airport. The park is a popular local recreation area and protects the habitat of a variety of wildlife and vegetation species, some of which are rare and endangered.

Please note: This park is managed by the Kiwanis Club. The park operates on a "user maintained" basis and services and facilities may differ from those offered in other BC Parks.

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Park Size: 81hectares

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Location:

  • Location Map
  • Trail , Castlegar, Montrose, and Fruitvale are communities closest to this park.

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

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Nature & Culture:


Visitor Safety:

General Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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Reservations:

For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.

Reservations are not accepted at this park, all campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. For parks that accept reservations or information on the reservation service, click here.

Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

The park has one campground situated along the Columbia River. There are 19 sites along the river some of which provide views of the river. There a no pull through sites and most of the sites are medium in size. Approximately 8 sites will accommodate larger recreation vehicles. All of the sites are evenly spaced and are semi shaded in a new growth mixed forest.

This park offers services during the peak season from May to September. This campsite has no reservation system. Visitors select a vacant site and staff will come to collect fees. There is a gateand staff host residence located at the park entrance. This provides good 24 hour security. There are no pay phones in the park. The closest store and pay phone is located at the Waneta Junction approximately 4 kilometers North of the park.

Vehicle Access Camping Fee : $15.00 per party/night which includes shower fees.

wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.

group camping - 15 or more campers

No group campsites.

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

This park has a large day use area which is situated alongside Beaver Creek. There is a large picnic shelter that can be booked for large gatherings through the Kiwanis Club. The club provides a propane barbeque for those who rent the shelter. Parking for 40 vehicles is provided and there is disabled access to the site. The area also has a large open grassed area for sports and a playground for younger children. Bocci pits , concrete basketball court and a softball area are available for use. Other facility’s on site include water taps, 6 picnic tables and pit toilets.

wheelchair accessibility

There is a wheelchair accessible toilet located in the day use area and the day use shelter is also accessible. The shower building located at the park entrance provides easy access to both showers and flush toilets.

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drinking water

There is one cold water tap available in the campground and there are two cold water taps in the day use area.

toilets

There are two pit toilets in the campground located at the campground entrance. In the day use area there is one toilet building which has running water and separate pit toilets for men and women.

The shower building at the park entrance has flush toilets.

showers

Hot showers are available at the shower building located at the park entrance. The fees for showers are included in the camping fees.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

There is no sani-station in the park the nearest one is located next to McDonalds Restaurant by Waneta shopping maul.

firewood, campfires

The Park Facility operator provides firewood for a fee of $5.00 a bundle. To preserve the vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in he park. Dead wood is an import habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil. You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented and some parks may use communal fire rings. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.

interpretive,  educational  programs

There are no interpretive programs in this park. However there are interpretive displays mounted on a kiosk in the day use area. This area is under review.

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walking, hiking trails

There is one main walking trail that follows along the river bank from the south end of the campground. The trail is approximately one kilometer long and goes through open grasslands, following a level terrace above the river. This is a popular hike for local nature enthusiasts.

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.

playgrounds

An adventure playground with swing set, monkey bars and slide is located in the day use area. The equipment is on a sand base.

swimming

Although the Columbia River flows past the park it is not recommended for swimming. The river is large and fast flowing. No lifeguards on duty.

canoeing, kayaking

Due to the swift current and the size of the river, canoeing and kayaking should only be attempted by those with extensive experience.

power boats, boat launch

There is a paved single wide boat launch with a 10% grade located just at the campground turnoff. Launching of trailer towed boats should only be attempted by vehicles equipped with four wheel drive. The shoreline is rocky and not recommend for boat mooring to shore.

fishing

Rainbow trout and Walleye are the main species in this area of the Columbia River. Whitefish are also present. Brook trout are found in Beaver Creek. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Check regulations for non-harvest species

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Bicycles are restricted to roadways. However there is a secondary road that winds through farm lands adjacent to the park

horses, horseback riding

No horseback riding.

pets, domestic animals in parks

Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in the dat use area. There is no leash area in this park you are responsible for their behavior and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues.

Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.

wildlife viewing

Viewpoints are located along the Columbia River which offer good wildlife viewing opportunities

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winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

No winter recreation opportunities.

scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.

waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.

hunting

No hunting in the park.

climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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