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photo of Kootenay Lake Provincial Park - Davis Creek ' Kootenay Lake Provincial Park
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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.

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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

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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)

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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.

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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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

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.)

 
- Davis Creek campground May 1 - September 30
(Gate is closed during the off-season)
- Lost Ledge camgpround Year round
(Gate is open year round)
Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees:  
- Davis Creek campground May 1 - September 30
- Lost Ledge camgpround May 1 - September 30
Off-season: no fee, no services
Campground Reservable Dates: Not applicable
Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: - 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.
wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

There are no wilderness, backcountry or walk-in campsites in the park.

group camping - 15 or more campers

There are no group campsites.

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

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.

wheelchair accessibility

A campsite and pit toilet at Lost Ledge is wheelchair accessible. All roads and pathways are paved.

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drinking water

Cold, hand pumped water is available at both sites for cooking and drinking.

toilets

Each park contains centrally located pit toilets.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities.

firewood, campfires

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.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
interpretive,  educational  programs

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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walking, hiking trails

There are no developed trails at this park.

playgrounds

This park does not have a playground.
swimming

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.

canoeing, kayaking

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.

power boats, boat launch

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.

fishing

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.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

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 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.

wildlife viewing

No 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

There are windsurfing opportunities on Kootenay Lake.

waterskiing

There are waterskiing opportunities on Kootenay Lake.

hunting

No hunting in the park.

climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

spelunking, caving

There are no spelunking or caving at this park but there are these opportunities at Cody Caves Provincial Park.

cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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