Wasa Lake Provincial Park Campground
The spot
About this campsite
Wasa Lake Provincial Park is situated in the sunny Rocky Mountain Trench between Cranbrook and Kimberley along Highway 93/95.
Offers 104 vehicle-accessible campsites set in an open ponderosa pine and Douglas fir forest, with hot showers, flush washrooms, and sani-dump.
Famed as the warmest swimming lake in the Kootenays, it features sandy beaches, water skiing, non-motorized paddling, and an 8 km paved hiking/cycling loop around the lake.
What makes it worth the drive
- Warmest swimming lake in Kootenays
- Paved 8 km lake bike path
- Purcell & Rocky Mountain vistas
- Hot showers
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$33.00 CAD
Season
May 1 – October 12
Elevation
770 m
Potable water
Available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Available
Boat launch
Available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Not available
Sani-dump
Available
Bicycle path loop
On site
Community reviews
Jul 2025
The water is surprisingly warm for a mountain lake! Great paved bike path around the lake and clean hot showers.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Wasa Lake Provincial Park Campground is unreliable.
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