Recreation Sites in the Columbia Forest District


General Information
 

The number after the name of each site indicates the number of camping spots available. Generally, each camping spot includes a fire pit and picnic table. Pit toilettes are available. Sites are considered 'rustic' and may not have the amenities that some are seeking.

The Columbia Forest District covers a considerable area. In order to facilitate the locating of sites, a code letter has been affixed to the end of the site name after the icons. Sites located in the Revelstoke area are coded with an 'R', while those in the Golden area are marked with a 'G'.  A "$" indicates that a fee for service may be required.

Sites designated for camping or tenting have a number in brackets after the icon indicating the number of spots available.

Click here on Legend for meaning of symbols

 

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Sites Managed With Fees

These are managed through partnership agreements. Partners managing recreation sites and trails include recreation groups, community organizations, First Nations, private citizens, local governments and forest companies. Camping fees are charged to pay for the services provided by the agreement holder. Services may include supervision, daily maintenance and facility/structure maintenance. The agreement holder collects the fees on site and retains the fees to offset the cost of services provided at the site. Unless otherwise identified, the camping fee is $10 per night for a person, family or party of six.
  1. Carnes Creek    (29)  R $
    The Carnes Creek campground is a large very popular campground sitting on the shores of Lake Revelstoke.  It is maintained under an agreement with Kim and Kevin Coulter. A $10.00 camping fee per day ($5.00 for disabled and seniors) will apply from the beginning of May to the mid October.  The Recreation site is made up of two sites.  The southern site (36 km from the Trans Canada on Highway 23) contains  24 sites and the northern site (another 3 km north) contains 6 sites. 
  2. Wadey    (30)  R $
    The Wadey Recreation Site is a large and popular site just south of Laforme Creek on Lake Revelstoke.  It is about 25 km north of Revelstoke on Highway 23.  It has 30 sites, and a day use area.  It is maintained under an agreement with Wildland Consulting Inc.  A $10.00 camping fee per day ($5.00 for disabled and seniors) will apply from the beginning of May to  mid October. 

 

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Sites Managed Without Fees

These are managed through partnership agreements or other means.  No fees are charged for the services provided because the agreement holder has alternative ways of covering the costs (e.g., volunteers).

  1. Echo Lake      5 R
    A well-developed, popular day use site on the north side of tiny Echo Lake; non-powered boating; 5 tables; a trail around the lake.  The entrance to the site is at 5 km on the Akokolex Forest Service Road.  The Revelstoke ATV club has entered into an agreement to help look after and maintain this site.
  2. Standard Cabin     R
    A small cabin in Keystone Standard Basin. The Revelstoke Snowmobile club are in the process of entering into an agreement to maintain this cabin in the winter.  This is a popular destination for mountain bikers and hikers in the summer.
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User Maintained Sites

  1. Eagle Bay      R
    A medium sized. popular campsite on Upper Arrow Lake; pebble beach.
      This site is in Pope and Talbots Tree Farm Licence.  They help out in the management and maintaince of the site.
  2. Begbie Falls       R
    A day use site with rough road access; trails to Upper Arrow Lake and Begbie Falls; detailed map at Revelstoke office.
  3. Five Mile Boat Launch     R
    Boat launch area close to Revelstoke for large and small boats with ample parking.  Note the Ministry no longer maintains any structures on this site.
  4. Potlatch Creek   (17)   R
    A large, open site northeast of Mica Dam on Kinbasket Lake; camping and fishing area; fluctuating water levels; boat launch.
  5. Sprague Bay     R
    A multi season boatlaunch on Lake Kinbasket, fluctuating water levels.
  6. Cariboo Creek   (2) G
    A small campsite on Kinbasket Lake with cartop boat launch.
  7. Valenciennes River   (2)  G
    A small campsite at the confluence of the Bush and Valenciennes Rivers; a 2 km. trail leads into Valenciennes Canyon.
  8. Bush Arm   (4)  G
    A small campsite on Lake Kinbasket, fluctuating water levels.
  9. Esplanade Bay    (11)  G
    A large popular site on Kinbasket Lake with a boat launch.
  10. Giant Cedars      G
    A stand of Western Red Cedar with an interpretive trail and viewing platform.
  11. Help, Aid & Comfort Lakes   (2)    G
    Three small lakes with 2 car-top boat launches; campsite at Help Lake.
  12. Blackwater Lake    (4)  G
    A small campsite adjacent to Blackwater Lake.
  13. Jeb Lake   (2)  G
    A small campsite at the east end of Susan Lake road. Road to Jeb Lake is 4WD.
  14. Susan Lake    (3)  G
    A small campsite at the east end of Susan Lake. Road to Jeb Lake is 4WD.
  15. Blackwater Creek   (1) G
    A small campsite on Susan Lake road.
  16. Bluewater Bridge   (1)  G
    A small campsite on Bluewater Creek; popular moving water launch site.
  17. Bluewater Creek   (2)  G
    A campsite near the confluence of Bluewater Creek and the Columbia River; moving water take out location.
  18. Waitabit Creek    (9)  G
    A large campsite alongside Waitabit Creek.
  19. Split Creek   (2)  G
    A small grassy campsite above the Blaeberry River.
  20. Mummery Creek   (1)  G
    A small campsite with views of the Mummery Glacier; trailhead to Mummery Glacier nearby.
  21. Cairnes Creek    (2) G
    A small campsite near the confluence of Cairnes Creek and Blaeberry River; Howse pass trailhead nearby.
  22. Quartz Lake     G
    A small sheltered site by the shore of a beautiful sub-alpine lake. Accessible only by 5km trail.
  23. Gorman Lake      G
    A popular day hike to a scenic lake; no overnight use; no campfires.  Note that a bridge has been loss which provides access to this site and some damage has occurred to the site due to an avalanche.  
  24. Cedar Lake   (4)     G
    Two campsites exist; a drive in and a walk in. The drive in has a popular day use area and a small campsite; electric motors only. The walk in campsite (1 km) is on a small secluded lake for tenters.
  25. Mount Seven    CycleG
    Popular hang gliding launch site and mountain bike downhill departing point ; spectacular views of the Columbia River Valley; day use only. 
  26. Wapta Falls    (2)  G
    A small day use site with excellent views of Wapta Falls and Chancellor Peak.
  27. Marion Lake   (2)  G
    A small campsite on Marion Lake.
  28. Kootenay Crossing   (2) G
    A small campsite near the headwaters of the Kootenay River.
  29. Paul Creek   (1) G
  30. Downie Creek     (22)  R
    The Downie Creek Recreation Site has the best boat launch on Lake Revelstoke.  It is 73 km north of Revelstoke on Highway 23.  It contains 22 sites and a day use area.

 

 

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