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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- There
are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
This cozy campground park is a quiet and shady retreat from
a sunny and vibrant tourism area. Located on the east side
of the Rocky Mountain Trench under the peaks of the Stanford
Range of the Rockies Dry Gulch Park is 4.5 km south of the
town of Radium Hot Springs off Highway 93/95. It is a perfect
resting place for travellers.
At the hub of numerous recreational activities offered
in the Upper Columbia Valley Dry Gulch Provincial Park is
a
great base camp for golfing, swimming, windsurfing, boating,
hiking, bird watching, visiting hot springs and shopping
in the towns of Invermere and Radium Hot Springs.
Park
Size: 29
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management Planning Information
Location:
Located
4.5 km’s
south of the town of Radium Hot Springs on the east side
of the Columbia Valley and Highway 93/95. The closest communities,
towns and cities are Radium Hot Springs and Invermere.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
Nature
& Culture:
- Conservation - The campground is situated on a lightly forested benchland. Dry
Gulch Creek cuts through this generally arid landscape creating
a cool green gully alive with rustling poplars, birch and maple.
- Wildlife - Rocky Mountain big horn sheep and deer can often be seen grazing on the steep slopes of the glacial lateral moraines in which the park is set. The nearby Columbia Wetlands at the headwaters of the Columbia River are a birdwatchers paradise. Please view all wildlife from a distance
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
- Motorized
vehicles are restricted to roads and parking lots at posted
speeds.
- Bears and cougars are occasionally seen in this area - children
should be supervised.
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.
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.
Contact
Information:
Kootenay Park Services Ltd.
E-mail address: ekparks@telus.net
Phone: 1-250-422-3003
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There
are 26 campsites at this park which are divided
into two loops. There are no drive-through sites.
The majority of the sites accommodate large recreational
vehicles and there are approximately 8 sites that
have tent pads. .Each site has a fire ring and picnic
table. This park is on a first come, first-served
basis.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $19.00 per party / night
BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only):
$9.50 per senior's couple/night
Hours
of Operation - All dates are subject
to change without notice |
Opening
and Closing Campground Dates: (campground
is accessible but may not offer full services
such as water, security, etc.)
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May
1 - October 11 |
| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
May
9 - October 11 |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
Not
applicable |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
26 |
| Number
of Reservable Campsites, if applicable:
(all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
Not
applicable |
| Note:
The Park is open year round unless
inaccessible due to weather conditions, especially
during the off-season. If the park or campground
are closed for other reasons, information is
noted in the Attention Visitor Notice at the
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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No
group campsites.
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There
are no picnic facilities at this park.
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The
toilet building is centrally located in the park
and has wheelchair accessible toilets on each side.
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Four cold water taps are located throughout the park.
Water is available during the summer operating months.
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The
6 unit flush toilet building, which has one wheelchair accessible toilet
on each side, is centrally located at the junction of the upper and
lower campground loops. There are also 4 pit toilets conveniently located
in each campground loop. |
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No
showers.
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No sani-station/dump facilities. The closest sani-dump
is in Radium Hot Springs at the Husky station. Grey
water dumps are provided at various locations within
the park.
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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.
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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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No
swimming.
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There
are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking at this
park.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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There
are no fishing opportunities at this park.
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Bicycles
must keep to roadways and bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
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Horseback
riding is not permitted at this park.
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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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