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Akamina Creek Campground

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+1-250-489-8540[email protected]

Akamina-Kishinena Park is a wilderness area in southeast British Columbia (Kootenay region) offering backcountry camping experiences. With no developed infrastructure, supplies, or equipment of any kind available, visitors must arrange all supplies and transportation in advance. Backcountry camping is available via advance online registration for $5 per person per night. This is a destination for experienced backcountry campers seeking remote wilderness access. (via official site)

Rates & prices

Prices as published on Akamina Creek Campground’s official website (CAD).

ItemPrice
Backcountry camping feeCAD 5 per person/night
Children under 6free

Key facts

At-a-glance details for Akamina Creek Campground, from its official website.

Booking & season

Minimum age to register16 years old or older

Location & access

RegionSoutheast British Columbia, Kootenay region

Rules & policies

Wilderness designationNo developed infrastructure; all supplies and transportation must be arranged by visitors in advance

Opening hours & schedules

Reception, gate and facility hours for Akamina Creek Campground.

Backcountry permit registration7:00–20:00 PT (up to 2 weeks in advance of arrival)

Location

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What’s nearby

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🏞️ Attractions

Forum FallsWaterfalls0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
Akamina Ridge (2,416 m)
Akamina Ridge (2,416 m)Summits & peaks0.1 km · ~2 min walkDirections ↗
Forum Peak (2,415 m)
Forum Peak (2,415 m)Summits & peaks

Forum Peak is a summit located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia on the Continental Divide. It is the southernmost mountain in the Canadian Rockies, situated only 500 metres north of the Canada–United States border. It was named after Forum Lake below the mountain. It is visible from the end of Highway 5 at Cameron Lake, which is within Waterton Lakes National Park, and the mountain is

0.2 km · ~3 min walkDirections ↗
Hole-in-the-Wall Falls
Hole-in-the-Wall FallsWaterfalls0.2 km · ~3 min walkDirections ↗
Carthew-Alderson Trailhead
Carthew-Alderson TrailheadAttractions0.2 km · ~3 min walkDirections ↗
Mount Rowe (2,419 m)Summits & peaks1.6 km · ~2 min driveDirections ↗
Lineham FallsWaterfalls4.3 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Waterton Park
Waterton ParkParks & play

Waterton Park, commonly referred to as Waterton, is a hamlet in southwestern Alberta, Canada within Improvement District No. 4 Waterton (Waterton Lakes National Park). It is located at the southwestern terminus of Highway 5, approximately 54 kilometres (34 mi) west of the Town of Cardston and 55 kilometres (34 mi) south of the Town of Pincher Creek. This hamlet is north of Glacier National Park in

16.2 km · ~25 min driveDirections ↗
Bertha Lake Trail Head
Bertha Lake Trail HeadTrails & trailheads16.7 km · ~26 min driveDirections ↗
Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park
Akamina-Kishinena Provincial ParkParks & play

Der Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park ist ein 10.921 ha großer Provincial Park im äußersten Südosten der kanadischen Provinz British Columbia. Der Park liegt im Regional District of East Kootenay und zieht sich im Osten entlang der Grenze zu Alberta sowie im Süden entlang der Grenze zum US-Bundesstaat Montana. Die nächstgelegene Gemeinde in British Columbia ist Fernie. Die Felsformationen im Park

302 km · ~346 min driveDirections ↗

🛒 Amenities & services

🍽️ Food & drink

🚰 Drinking water

🚻 Toilets & showers

🎾 Sports

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Good to know

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What does backcountry camping cost?

$5 per person per night; children under 6 camp free.

How do I book a backcountry camping permit?

Register online at camping.bcparks.ca up to two weeks before your planned arrival date. The registration window opens at 7 am PT on the first day of the two-week period and closes at 8 pm on your arrival date.

Who can register for a backcountry permit?

Anyone 16 years of age or older can register for a backcountry camping permit.

What facilities and supplies are available?

This is a wilderness area with no supplies or equipment of any kind. All arrangements for supplies and transportation must be made in advance.

What payment methods are accepted?

Credit or debit card. There are no transaction fees for backcountry permit registration.

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