Beaver Creek Park

About this Park

Location notes

Activities

• 169:Hiking Beaver Creek Park has one main walking trail along the Columbia River bank from the south end of the campground. The trail is approximately one kilometre long and goes through open grasslands, following a level terrace above the river. This is a popular hike for local nature enthusiasts. See the Beaver Creek Park map for trail details.For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Taking shortcuts destroys plant life and soil structure.
• 169:Canoeing Due to the size and swift current of the Columbia River as it runs through Beaver Creek Park, canoeing and kayaking should only be attempted by those with extensive experience.
• 169:Fishing Rainbow trout and Walleye are common species in the section of Columbia River running through Beaver Creek Park. Whitefish are also present. Brook trout are found in Beaver Creek itself. 
• 169:Wildlife viewing Viewpoints are located along the Columbia River, which offer good wildlife viewing opportunities.
• 169:Pets on leash Pets must be leashed at all times and they are not allowed in the day-use area. You are responsible for your pet’s behavior and must dispose of their excrement.
• 169:Cycling Bicycles are restricted to roadways in Beaver Creek Park. They are not allowed on trails. However, there is a secondary road that winds through farm lands next to the park, which can be used by bikes.In particular, please note that bicycles with electric-assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails in this park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception is for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.
• 169:Kayaking Due to the size and swift current of the Columbia River as it runs through Beaver Creek Park, canoeing and kayaking should only be attempted by those with extensive experience.

Facilities

• 169:Picnic areas There is a large day use area alongside Beaver Creek with parking for 40 vehicles. The day-use area provides water taps, picnic tables, pit toilets, a large open grassy area for sports, and a concrete basketball court.Before planning any large gatherings in the picnic shelter, contact the park operator.
• 169:Pit or flush toilets The shower building at the park entrance has flush toilets. There are two pit toilets at the campground entrance. The day-use area has a toilet building with two pit toilets.
• 169:Showers Hot showers are available in the shower building at the park entrance for paying campers only.
• 169:Drinking water There is one cold-water tap available in the campground and two cold-water taps in the day-use area.
• 169:Accessibility information There is a wheelchair-accessible toilet in the day-use area, and two wheelchair-accessible toilets in the campground. The day-use shelter is also accessible. The shower building at the park entrance provides easy access to showers and flush toilets. 
• 169:Boat launch Beaver Creek Park has a paved single-wide boat launch with a 10% grade located just at the campground turnoff. Launching trailer-towed boats should only be attempted by vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive. The shoreline is rocky and not recommend for boat mooring.
• 169:Campfires Firewood can be purchased from the park operator or you may bring your own.To preserve vegetation and ground cover, do not gather firewood in the park. This is an offence under the Park Act. Dead wood provides important habitat for many plants and animals and it adds valuable organic matter to the soil. Conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Bring a portable stove for cooking.

Location

49.06154, -117.61160 · Kootenay Lake

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