Group Campground
Kokanee Creek Park features four campgrounds including a group campsite, located on over a kilometre of sandy beaches in the West Kootenays. The park offers vehicle-accessible campsites with electrical hook-up options and various accommodation types. Key facilities include a nature centre with WiFi and coffee shop, boat launch, adventure playground, and dog beach. The area provides excellent recreation opportunities including hiking trails (9.5km), paddle sports rentals (canoe, kayak, paddleboard), and interpretive programs. (via official site)
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Rates & prices
Prices as published on Group Campground’s official website.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Electrical hook-ups — Friends Campground | 7 per night |
| Phone reservation, change, or cancellation fee | 5 |
Key facts
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Opening hours & schedules
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Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- This site takes group bookings only.
- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
Location
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park is a provincial park on the west shore of Kootenay Lake in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. Highway 3A bisects the park 19 kilometres (12 mi) east of Nelson.
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Kokanee Park Marina
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Soccer
- Tennis
Weather
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Good to know
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How do I make a reservation?
Reservations can be made online at camping.bcparks.ca or by calling 1-800-689-9025 (toll-free Canada/US) or 1-519-858-6161 (international). Phone lines are open 7 am to 7 pm Pacific Time. A $5 fee applies to phone reservations.
Are pets allowed at the campground?
Yes, pets are allowed but must remain leashed at all times. Pets are prohibited from beaches and buildings. A designated dog beach is available beside the boat launch.
What amenities are available at the campground?
Facilities include water and toilets at campsites, electrical hook-ups available for an extra $7 per night, WiFi at the nature centre, and access to over a kilometre of sandy beaches. A nature centre with coffee shop and gift shop operates mid-May to mid-September.
What activities and recreation are available?
The park offers 9.5 km of hiking trails, paddle sports rentals (canoe, kayak, paddleboard), an adventure playground, spawning channel viewing platform, and interpretive programs. A boat launch and marina are available for water access.
When is the park and nature centre open?
The nature centre operates from mid-May to mid-September, 8 am to 8 pm. Specific full-season campground dates are not stated on the website.
How much does it cost to camp at Group Campground?
Group Campground charges a camping fee.
When is Group Campground open?
Group Campground is open year-round.
Documents & downloads
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