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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- No
park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
Davis Creek and Lost Ledge are two small sites situated
on the north-western shore of Kootenay Lake. The parks
are part of a combined system of seven provincial parks
that offer lakeside recreational opportunities on a large
inland lake. With outstanding views of the Purcell Mountains
to the east, these sheltered locations provide access
to the lake’s marine activities including fishing,
boating and swimming. Both Lost Ledge and Davis Creek
offer lake view and shady, secluded campsites spaced within
the forest. Lost Ledge is very picturesque while Davis
Creek is less developed. Both sites are popular with anglers
and families for their unique, informal camping experience.
Nestled between the Selkirk’s and the Purcell’s,
visitors can also discover Mount Buchanan Look Out, Fry
Creek Canyon, Monica Meadows or Idaho Peak. Visit the
Kaslo Tourist Information Centre located in the restored
SS Moyie. This beautifully restored stern wheeler is designated
as a natural historic site.
Return to Kootenay Lake Provincial
Park

Park
Size: 343
hectares - on Kootenay Lake (Lost Ledge is 35 hectares, Davis Creek is 5 hectares)
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Location:
Located
in south central BC, on Highway 31 adjacent to Kootenay
Lake. Both sites are north of Kaslo - Lost Ledge 25 km
and Davis Creek 30 km. The driving time to Kaslo is 30
minutes.
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:
- History - These small
designation sites were formally log dumps for Kootenay Forest
Products. With the closing of KFP, the land was reverted to the
crown and the Parks were established in 1987. Lost Ledge and
Davis Creek lie in the Ktunaxa/Kinbasket and Shuswap first
nation traditional territories.
- Conservation - With
38 hectares, Lost Ledge protects a small creek fan and frontage on
the north-west shore of Kootenay lake. The 5 hectares of Davis Creek,
also protects a
natural creek fan with limited ungulate winter range. Flowers, trees
and shrubs are part of the parks natural heritage, please do not
damage or remove them.
- Wildlife - Loons, mallards
and Canada geese are often observed on the lake or along the
shoreline with small mammals such as squirrels and chipmunks
seen amongst the campsites and forest.
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.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
- Lake
weather can change rapidly, be prepared. Visitors should
be aware that high winds and spring squalls could come up
quickly.
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:
West
Kootenay Park Management Inc.
Phone: (250) 825-4212
Fax: (250) 825-4293
Email for general inquiries: information@westkootenayparks.com
Email for park specific inquiries: kootenaylake@westkootenayparks.com
Click here to view a non-government
web link, for additional information.

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There
are no tent sites, pull through sites or tent pads.
The parks offer services during the peak season
of May to September. This park offers vehicle accessible
campsites on a first-come, first-served basis -
campsite reservations are not accepted. Visitors
can select any site and staff will come to collect
fees. The closest pay phone and stores are in nearby
Cooper or Meadow Creek.
Davis
Creek campground with gravel roads has
18 small, medium to large vehicle accessible sites,
2 are doubles. The park offers both lake view sites
with beach access or shaded sites in a fir, birch
forest. A park gate is located at the park entrance.
There is limited parking in the larger sites for
extra vehicles.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $10.00 per party / night BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only): $5.00
per senior's couple/night
Lost
Ledge has paved roads in a circular campground
with14 large to medium vehicle accessible sites,
4 are doubles. There is a choice of open, lakefront
with magnificent lake views or shaded, forested
sites in a mixed forest of fir, birch, larch and
cedar. There is no park gate. Parking for extra
vehicles is available at the nearby day-use parking
lot.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only):
$7.50 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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Davis Creek campground |
May
1 - September 30
(Gate is closed during the off-season) |
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Lost Ledge camgpround |
Year
round
(Gate is open year round) |
| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
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Davis Creek campground |
May
1 - September 30 |
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Lost Ledge camgpround |
May
1 - September 30
Off-season: no fee, no services |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
Not
applicable |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
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Davis Creek = 18
- Lost Ledge = 16 |
| Number
of Reservable Campsites, if applicable:
(all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
Not
applicable |
| Note: The above information is for the campground only. Park users can still walk into the park if conditions such as weather permit. Check the "Attention Visitor Notice" above for park alerts. |
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There
are no wilderness, backcountry or walk-in campsites
in the park.
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There
are no
group campsites.
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There
are no formal day-use picnic areas but plenty of
access to the shoreline. Some visitors use the boat
launch at Lost ledge for picnicking.
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A
campsite and pit toilet at Lost Ledge is wheelchair
accessible. All roads and pathways are paved.
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Cold,
hand pumped water is available at both sites for
cooking and drinking.
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Each
park contains centrally located pit toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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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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For
the very brave, some swimming does take place at
the parks.The
water is considered cool to refreshing. The beaches
are pebbly with coarse rocks. There are NO LIFEGUARDS
on duty at provincial parks.
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There
are opportunities for canoeing and kayaking on the
lake. Access is from the lake front campsites or
the boat launch at Lost Ledge. Shoreline canoeing
is recommended, due to unpredictable winds and sudden
squalls.
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There
is a single wide, concrete boat launch at Lost Ledge
located at the north end of the park, past the last
campsite. It is designed to accommodate full size boats.
A 40-vehicle parking lot is nearby for vehicles and
boat trailers. Boats can be left in the water or beached
at either park but this is not commonly observed because
of the changing weather.
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Visitors
can enjoy angling for kokanee, bull and rainbow trout.
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must
have an appropriate licence. Check the BC
Fishing Regulations Synopsis for restrictions and quotas.
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Bicycles
must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
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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. There are no off leash areas in these parks. 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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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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There are
windsurfing opportunities on Kootenay Lake.
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There are waterskiing opportunities on Kootenay Lake.
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No
hunting in the park. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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There are no
spelunking or caving at this park but there are these opportunities
at Cody Caves Provincial Park.
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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