Lockhart Creek Park
About this Park
Lockhart Creek Park and adjacent Lockhart Beach Park extend from the sunny shores of Kootenay Lake to the headwaters of Lockhart Creek. This park encompasses one of the few valleys in the region with no roads, and protects a diverse old growth forest.
A pioneer trail along Lockhart Creek leads to grand vistas of Kootenay Lake and meanders through the habitat of many species of plants and animals unique to temperate interior cedar hemlock forests. Birdwatchers and wildflower and plant identification enthusiasts will be rewarded by a visit to this area.
The Baker Lake trail extends from the eastern boundary of the Lockhart Creek trail and continues onto the Redding Creek Forest Service Road. Multi-day backpackers wishing to access Kianuko Park should be equipped with strong route finding skills and appropriate equipment.
Safety information
Kootenay Lake Area trail conditions report [PDF]. Scroll to the Lockhart Creek Park entry.
Location notes
On the east side of Kootenay Lake, Lockhart Creek Park is located 40 km north of Creston off Highway 3A.
Activities
- 9550:Hiking The Lockhart Creek Park has a hiking trail that follows the north side of Lockhart Creek gaining about 800 metres of elevation over a three hour hike. An old cabin site about two hours up is a favourite destination. Though open to wilderness recreation, the park has no facilities or marked trails and is not regularly serviced. Visitors should be self-sufficient and proficient in back country travel practices. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.Check the trail conditions report before visiting.
- 9550:Pets on leash Dogs in backcountry parks must be on leash and under control at all times. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
- 9550:Cycling Cycling is permitted, but only on Lockhart Creek trail and by experienced mountain bike riders. The grade is steep and extreme caution must be used on blind corners and switchbacks.Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Lockhart Creek Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.
- 9550:Horseback riding Horseback riding on designated trails is permitted.
- 9550:Hunting The discharge and carrying of firearms is permitted in this park for the purposes of hunting during open season. Please consult the BC Government Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for more information. Contact BC Parks at parkinfo@gov.bc.ca with any specific questions.
Facilities
- 9550:Campfires Fires are allowed.
Location
49.49732, -116.70501 · Kootenay Lake
