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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

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Park Info:

Just for camping, Rosebery Provincial Park is located just north of New Denver, on Highway 6. To the west, across Slocan Lake, is the magnificent Valhalla Provincial Park. Tucked along the banks of Wilson Creek, this park has an intimate, forested creek setting that offers secluded camping for overnight travellers or visitors seeking more adventure. It is a good staging area for backcountry exploration of nearby Valhalla, Kokanee Glacier and Goat Range Provincial Parks. Visitors can also explore the numerous ghost-mining towns nearby and after an exciting day, relax in the many commercial or undeveloped natural hot springs in the area.

Park Size: 32 hectares

Special Notes:

Wilson Creek is closed to fishing below Burkitt Creek

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Approved Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan.

Location:

Location Map

Located in the southern interior of BC on Highway 6, this park is 5 km north of New Denver and 40 km south of Nakusp. It is situated on the banks of Wilson Creek on the east side of Slocan Lake.

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 park was established in 1959. Roseberry Provincial Park lies in the Ktunaxa/Kinbasket, Okanagan, Shuswap, Westbank and Sinixt First Nations traditional territories.
Conservation - This 32 hectare park has a minor conservation role as a natural forested area bordering Wilson Creek. Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the parks natural heritage, please do not damage or remove them.
Wildlife - Within the forested creek habitat, small mammals such as squirrels and chipmunks are commonly observed. 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.

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.

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Contact Information:

West Kootenay Park Management Inc.
Phone: (250) 837-5734
Fax: (250) 837-5764
Email for general inquiries: information@westkootenayparks.com
Email for park specific inquiries: rosebery@westkootenayparks.com
Click here to view a non-government web link, for additional information.

This park has one campground with small, shady, intimate forested sites in a mixed forest of fir and lodgepole pine. The campground has 33 vehicle accessible sites, 2 of these are doubles and 2 have tent pads. To accommodate larger recreational vehicles there are 6 pull-through sites. Limited parking is available for extra vehicles.
Services are offered in the high season between May and 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. A park gate is located at the park entrance. The closest store and pay phone are in New Denver, 5km south on highway 6.
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.)	May 1 - October 15 Gate is closed during the off-season.
Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees:	May 1 - October 15
Campground Reservable Dates:	Not applicable
Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites:	36
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.

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

There are no group campsites.

There are no day-use or picnic facilities.

There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.

Cold water is available for cooking and drinking. A hand pump is located at the park entrance.

This park has three sets of pit toilets conveniently located in the campground.

No showers.

No sani-station/dump facilities.

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 regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

There are no developed trails at this park.

This park does not have a playground.

No swimming.

There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.

This park does not have a boat launch.

No fishing.

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

No horseback riding.

Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. There is no off leash area this park. 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.

No wildlife viewing opportunities.

No winter recreation opportunities.

There are no SCUBA diving opportunities at this park but Slocan Lake offers diving.

There are no windsurfing opportunities at this park but Slocan Lake offers windsurfing.

There are no waterskiing opportunities at this park but Slocan Lake offers waterskiing.

No hunting in the park.

There is no climbing opportunities in the park but Valhalla Provincial Park offers hiking and climbing.

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.