Kokanee Creek Provincial Park Campground
The spot
About this campsite
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park spans over 1 km of sandy beaches along the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, 19 km east of Nelson.
Offering 168 campsites across four loops (including power sites at Sandspit loop), it features hot showers, flush washrooms, boat launches, and a full marina.
Includes an interactive Visitor Centre, nature trails through old-growth cedar forest, and spawning channel viewing platforms for Kokanee salmon in late summer.
What makes it worth the drive
- Kootenay Lake sand beaches
- Kokanee salmon spawning channels
- Sandspit power hookup loop
- Proximity to Nelson
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$35.00 CAD
Season
May 1 – October 12
Elevation
540 m
Potable water
Available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Available
Boat launch
Available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Available
Sani-dump
Available
Visitor Centre
On site
Sandy beaches
On site
Community reviews
Aug 2025
Gorgeous park on Kootenay Lake! The sandy beaches are warm, the salmon spawning stream was incredible, and Nelson is super close.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Kokanee Creek Provincial Park Campground is unreliable.
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