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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- Please
note: There is no longer a mooring buoy at
Drewry point. Please check back to the website, as
any updates regarding the mooring buoy will be posted here
when available.
Park
Info:
This park is now user maintained. Park users are requested
to to practice no trace camping and remove their garbage.
This inland marine park lies at the foot of the eastern
slopes of the Selkirk Mountains Nelson Range. Located
36 km south of Balfour on the west shore of the Kootney
Lake, this park provides protected moorage in both the
north and south bays making it easy to get out of the
wind. Its secluded sand beaches and picnic area make this
park a scenic place for a relaxing visit. There are two
sheltered coves that provide good boat moorage and protection
from the prevailing winds which blow from the south and
north. The north cove has a 50 meter long sandy beach
which provides excellent swimming and an area where boats
can land. Camping on the shore is limited to three tenting
sites.
NOTE: This park is only accessible
by boat.
Park
Size: 24
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
32
km south of Balfour across Kootenay Lake from Boswell
and approximately 45 km norwthwest of Creston.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
- There
are no digital maps or brochures for this park
- Location
Map
Nature
& Culture:
- Conservation - Flowers,
trees and shrubs are part of the park's natural heritage, please don't
damage or remove them
- Wildlife - Park users should always be aware of bears and other wildlife in our park environment. Never feed or approach bears or other wildlifeFor more information on bear safety, click here.
- Wood ticks are most prevalent between March and June. These parasites live in tall grass and low shrubs, and seek out warm-blooded hosts. As potential carriers of disease, they should be avoided. Protect your legs by wearing gaiters, or pants tucked into socks. After any outdoor activities, thoroughly examine yourself, children and pets. If you find a tick embedded in your skin, the best way to remove it is by grasping and pulling it, gently, straight up and out with a small pair of tweezers, and disinfecting the site with rubbing alcohol. You may wish to save the tick in a small plastic or glass container for later inspection by your doctor especially if a fever develops, or the area around the bite appears to be infected.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
Visitor
Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)
Reservations:For
parks that accept reservations,
all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover
Camping.
There
is no land vehicle accessible camping at this park.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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There
are two wilderness/walk-in campsites with limited
facilities at this park. There is no fee to camp/use
this park.
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There
are no group campsites available at this park. |
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This
park has three picnic tables..
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There
are no wheelchair facilities at this park.
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Bring
your own drinking water as potable water is not available
in the park.
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There
are two pit toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Campfires
are permitted in designated areas. There is no wood
provided. Park users should bring their own firewood.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park. |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
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There
are no developed trails at this park.
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This
park does not have a playground.
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There
are swimming opportunities at this park. There are NO
LIFEGUARDS on duty at provincial parks.
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There
are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at
this park.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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Some
of the best fishing for trophy "gerrard"
trout is nearby. Anglers in British Columbia must
have an appropriate licence.
The park offers great fishing in Kootenay Lake from
the shore and by boat. |
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This
park does not have cycling.
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No
horseback riding.
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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. |
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities.
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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No
hunting in the park. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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