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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

Access to Moyie Lake Park will be restricted from February 23 to March 31, 2008 while hazard tree removal operations are taking place. Visitors can access Moyie Lake by travelling to the end of the public road. Please obey all signs.

Park Info:

Located 20 kilometers south of Cranbrook off Highway 3/95, Moyie Lake Park day use area, boat launch and 111 site campground provides the only public access to the deep blue mountain waters of Moyie Lake.

This vacation friendly park features 1300 metres of developed sandy beach backed by a large grassy area. Swimming, wind surfing, sailing, boating, wildlife and bird viewing and a variety of fishing experiences enhance Moyie Lake Park. As well, an adventure playground and hot showers are on site.

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Park Size: 90.5 ha

Special Notes:

  • Quiet times 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. Please refrain from the use of power equipment such as generators during these hours.

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Location:

Approximately a 20 km (15 minute drive) south of Cranbrook on Highway 3/95. The small community of Moyie is located 5 km south of Moyie Lake Provincial 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:
  • History - It is from the prevalence of water that Moyie received its name. Previously known as McDonald’s River and the "Grand Quete", the name that endured was Moyie, a derivative of the French "Mouille" meaning "wet". Moyie Lake Park was established in 1959 to provide day use and camping for local visitors as well as the traveling public.
  • Conservation - A small wilderness area on the north shore of Moyie Lake consisting of lightly-forested land on the lower eastern slopes of the southern reaches of the Purcell Mountains, Moyie Lake Park protects vibrant riparian areas and features pond and forest trails. The preserved habitat is home to beaver, muskrat, water fowl, whitetail deer and numerous woodland birds.
    Moyie Lake is a unique “kettle pond” lake, the result of a depression created at the outflow of a glacier.
    The 90.5 hectare park contains two distinct types of plant life based on moisture regime. Larch, Douglas fir, lodgepole pine and white spruce flourish in the drier areas. Predominate along waterways are black cottonwood, trembling aspen, willow and alder.
  • General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information


Visitor Safety:
  • Mountain and lake weather can change rapidly - be prepared. Visitors should be aware that high winds can 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.

Campsite Reservations:
Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available.

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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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

This park offers vehicle accessible campsites. There is a public telephone and information shelter at the park entrance. Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available.

Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $24.00 per party /night
BC Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only): $12.00 per senior's couple/night

Campground 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.)

May 1 - October 30
(campground gate is closed during off-season; main gate to boat launch is open)
Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees: May 1 - September 30
April 16 - 30 and October 1 - 31 there is no fee; no services, user-maintained.
Campground Reservable Dates: May 18 - September 4
Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: 111
Number of Reservable Campsites, if applicable: (all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) 55
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

This park has a large day-use/ picnic area and beach backed by a grassy play area. A change house and flush toilets are provided. The buoyed swimming area is shallow so is suitable for children’s waterplay. A sandy court and net is available for a volleyball game. Roofed picnic tables allow for a shady lunch spot.

wheelchair accessibility

Three washroom facilities, one shower facility and one washroom building (in the day-use area) are exclusively wheelchair accessible.

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drinking water

Ten cold water taps are located throughout the campground and operational during the operating season.

toilets

Two flush toilet buildings are located centrally at the north and south loops of the campground. Pit toilets are located throughout the campground. A flush toilet building and one pit toilet are located at the day use area.

showers

Hot showers are available in the campground in this park. There is no additional fee for their use. The 4 unit (2 men, 2 women) shower building is located at the north end of the campground near campsite number 56. Shower facilities are for campground visitors only.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

A sani-station/dump is located adjacent to the gatehouse on the main access road in the park which is available during the operating season.
Sani-station Use Fee: $2.00 per discharge

firewood, campfires

Firewood can be purchased from the Park Facility Operator in some parks or you can bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please do not gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park. Dead wood is an important 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. 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 regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park. Check with the park facility operator if there are any featured programs at the park amphitheatre located behind campsite #1.

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walking, hiking trails

Moyie Lake Park has two nature trails that offer interpretive signage. The “Kettle Pond” Trail starts at the amphitheatre behind site #1. The “Meadow Trail” can be accessed near the park entrance across the road from the information shelter. There are 2 km, approximately 45 minutes, of trail, that takes you through a forest community typical of the Moyie Valley. Bicycles are only permitted on the main section of this trail. For your own safety and the preservation of Moyie Lake Park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroy plant life and soil structure.

playgrounds

This park does not have a playground.

The playground in this park is located near the shower building at the north end of the campground.

swimming

There are NO LIFEGUARDS on duty at provincial parks. This park offers a sandy beach, day use area backed by a large grassy area. Moyie Lake water is cool and refreshing.

canoeing, kayaking

Canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing and sailing are popular on this lake.

power boats, boat launch

The boat launch is a concrete double ramp launch located at the end of the campground. Milfoil plants must be removed from your boat prior to travelling through the park. Main gate to boat launch is open all year.

fishing

Ice Fishing

Kokanee and ling cod are two of a number of species are found in Moyie Lake. Ice fishing opportunities are popular during the winter season. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Bicycles must keep to roadways or on permitted trails. Observe regulatory signs. 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. 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.

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

Moyie Lake provides good windsurfing opportunities at this park.

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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