← Back to map

Floe Lake

No reviews yet · Parks Canada

Discover backpacking routes in Kootenay National Park. Campground details, what to bring, reservations, regulations, etiquette and safety. (via site)

Walk-in only

Key facts

At-a-glance details for Floe Lake, from its official website.

Booking & season

SeasonOpen year-round

Pitches & accommodation

Pitches18

Facilities & details

Amenities and on-site features reported for Floe Lake.

Fee
Reservationrequired
Capacity18
Backcountry

Know before you go

Practical things to prepare for a trip to Floe Lake.

Location

Where Floe Lake sits on the map and how to get there.

Loading map…

What’s nearby

Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.

🏞️ Attractions

Floe Peak (3,006 m)
Floe Peak (3,006 m)Summits & peaks

Floe Peak is a 3,006-metre (9,862 ft) mountain summit located on the western border of Kootenay National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, Canada. The name for this mountain has not been officially adopted yet. Its nearest higher peak is Foster Peak, 3.0 km (1.9 mi) to the northwest, and both are part of the Vermilion Range. The mountain is part of what is known as the Rockwall in

0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
Foster Peak (3,204 m)
Foster Peak (3,204 m)Summits & peaks

Foster Peak is a 3,201-metre (10,502-foot) mountain summit located on the western border of Kootenay National Park. It is the highest point in the Vermilion Range, a sub-range of the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Ball, 14.96 km (9.30 mi) to the northeast. The mountain is part of what is known as The Rockwall. Floe Lake, southeast of the peak, is one

0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
Paul Creek Recreation SiteParks & play12 km · ~56 min driveDirections ↗
Wells Lake Recreation SiteParks & play13.5 km · ~59 min driveDirections ↗
Symond Creek Recreation SiteParks & play15.3 km · ~64 min driveDirections ↗
Floe Peak SE2.6 (2,729 m)Summits & peaks25.2 km · ~123 min driveDirections ↗
Floe Lake / Ball Pass TrailheadTrails & trailheads61.6 km · ~132 min driveDirections ↗
View over Floe lake
View over Floe lakeAttractions64.5 km · ~135 min driveDirections ↗
Numa Falls
Numa FallsWaterfalls

Numa Falls is a waterfall of the Vermilion River located in Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada. It is accessible via a short drive off the Banff–Windermere Highway 93 that connects Banff National Park and Radium Hot Springs. While not a large waterfall, it is easily accessible directly by the roadside, travelling south from Marble Canyon.

69.5 km · ~139 min driveDirections ↗

🛒 Amenities & services

🚻 Toilets & showers

Weather

Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.

Best time to visit

Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Floe Lake.

Good to know

Quick answers to common questions about Floe Lake.

How much does it cost to camp at Floe Lake?

Floe Lake charges a camping fee.

Do I need to book ahead for Floe Lake?

Yes, a reservation is required. You can check availability on the official website.

How many sites does Floe Lake have?

Floe Lake has around 18 pitches.

Who runs Floe Lake?

Floe Lake is operated by Parks Canada.

When is Floe Lake open?

Floe Lake is open year-round.

Reviews

Ratings, nightly prices and photos from people who’ve camped here.

Leave a review

Camped here? Share your experience to help other campers.

0/1000

No reviews yet — be the first!

Other campgrounds nearby

More places to camp close to Floe Lake.