With 257 hectares, this park has over a kilometre of sandy beaches and a large delta area. It protects the active alluvial creek fan with its marshes and extensive sandspit. Kokanee Creek bisects the landscape to form a steep canyon that can be viewed from an observation platform.
Kokanee, the Sinixt name for the red fish that swim upstream to spawn, has been a West Kootenay landmark popular with tourists and locals alike ever since. When staying at the park there is always something to do with a network of walking and hiking trails in and around the park, two adventure playgrounds, the Kokanee Visitor Centre, Kokanee spawning channel, boat launch and of course some required beach time. And that is just within the park boundary!
Sandspit is the main campground offering large treed sites, paved roads, showers, flush toilets and waters stands throughout where you can fill up with fresh drinking water. (113 sites)
Friends Campground is where you will find 39 sites in stalls suitable for small to large trailers. There are also a mix of open campsites, some are reservable, some are first come / first serve.
Redfish Campground is all first come, first serve beautifully treed sites along Kokanee Creek. (19 sites)
For those travelling with a large group or for special functions, Kokanee has two large group sites that must be reserved through the Discover Camping website.
The Kokanee Creek Nature Centre is open from mid-May to mid-September, offering quality environmental education, WiFi access, coffee and gift shop. Check the notices posted daily throughout the park for the activities of the day.
Interpretive Programs run throughout the camping season for all ages. From Jerry Rangers to evening star gazing, there is always something being offered.
20 km NE of
NELSON, BC
