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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
There
are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
The Steeples, a distinctive feature of the Hughes Range of
the Rocky Mountains, stands clear against the sky to the east
of this lightly wooded area. Just south of Fort Steele, the
park encompasses Peckham's Lake and fronts on Norbury Lake.
Beach areas, water sports and pleasant walking trails. Rainbow
trout in Peckham's Lake. Power boats are prohibited. The Kootenay
Fish Hatchery at Wardner is a short distance away.
Park
Size: 97
hectares
Special
Notes:
- Power
boats are prohibited.
Management
Planning:
Management Planning Information
Location:
18 km.
north from Hwy 3 and 16 km south from Hwy 93/95 near Cranbrook.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
Nature
& Culture:
History -
The two lakes within the park – Norbury and Peckham’s
- were originally both named Norbury. The name commemorates
the Honourable F. Paget Norbury who settled in the area
in the late 1800’s. He ranched here and was a magistrate
at nearby Fort Steele during the town’s heyday.
Later, the Peckham family bought some land from Norbury
and the lake closest to their property was subsequently
called Peckham’s Lake.
Conservation -
This climate promotes the growth of Lodgepole Pine, Douglas-fir
and Western Larch. Trembling Aspen is located near Peckham’s
Lake. Chokebery, Thimbleberry, Willow and several species
of grass form the ground cover. Alongside Norbury Creek
and along the trail from the campground to the picnic
area on Peckham’s Lake, one can see a diversity
of plant and bird life.
Wildlife - Elk,
deer, and Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep may be seen in
the area, especially during winter months. The Columbian
ground squirrel and other members of the squirrel family
can be seen within the park.
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.
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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This
park offers vehicle accessible campsites on a first-come,
first-served basis - campsite reservations are not
accepted.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only):
$7.50 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.)
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Year
round
Gate is open during the off-season. |
| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
May
15 - September 15
Off-season: no fee, no services, user maintained |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
Not
applicable |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
46 |
| 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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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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No
group campsites.
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This
park has a day-use/picnic area.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Cold
water taps are located throughout the park. Taps are
shut off during the off-season.
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This
park only has pit toilets - no flush 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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For
your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey
posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting
trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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There
are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
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There
are canoeing/kayaking opportunities at this park
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There
is a boat launch at this park. Use is restricted to
non motorized boats only.
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Anyone
fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an
appropriate
licence.
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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. 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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