Kikomun Creek Park
699 ha
Area
1972
Established
Class A
Park class
Park
Type
About this Park
Located in a dry and sunny part of the province, Kikomun Creek Park preserves an example of Interior Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine forest and grassland habitat. Paved roads within this family oriented park are conducive to biking.
Special notes
- Visitors are asked to only enjoy viewing the painted turtles. Because the survival rate of these turtles is low, it is crucial that they be protected in the park and treated with respect by visitors. It is an offence to disturb, abuse, or remove turtles from the park.
- Cabins are available for rent in the park at the Ponderosa Campground and near the Ponderosa Group Site.
Location notes
From the east, turn off Hwy 3, 3 km west of Hwy 3/93 junction at Elko, the park entrance is 8 km west. From the west, turn off Hwy 3 at Jaffray, the park is located 16 km south.
Activities
- 235:Interpretive programs Find fun summer outdoor learning experiences with Discover Parks Ambassadors here all summer long. For specific dates, along with many more seasonal and year-round activities, visit discoverparks.ca.
- 235:Interpretive programs Find fun summer outdoor learning experiences with Discover Parks Ambassadors here all summer long. For specific dates, along with many more seasonal and year-round activities, visit discoverparks.ca.
- 235: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. Hunters are reminded that, it is prohibited to hunt or discharge a firearm or bow in a BC Park within 400 m of either side of the centre line of any park road.
- 235:Cycling Bicycles must keep to roadway and designated bike trails. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
- 235:Kayaking Kayaking is welcome on Surveyors Lake within Kikomun Creek Park. There are kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and peddle boat rentals available at this park.
- 235:Swimming Surveyors Lake offers warm water and sandy beaches.
- 235:Pets on leash Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.
- 235:E-Biking Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are permitted on signed or designated trails within Kikomun Creek Park, provided they meet the definitions and criteria for e-bike use as outlined in the BC Parks cycling guidelines.
- 235:Hiking For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
- 235:Canoeing Canoeing is welcome on Surveyors Lake within Kikomun Creek Park. There are kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and peddle boat rentals available at this park.
- 235:Fishing Smallmouth bass and rainbow trout can be found in Surveyors Lake and kokanee in Lake Koocanusa.
Facilities
- 235:Accessibility information Accessibility information is available for these areas of the park:Kalispell and South PoolPonderosaPonderosa CabinSurveyors
- 235:Pit or flush toilets Pit and flush toilets are located throughout the park.
- 235:Boat launch A concrete slab boat launch is located on Lake Koocanusa. The drop-off can be steep during low water periods. A new public boat launch has recently been constructed near the park on Lake Koocanusa. The park boat launch will now be closed during the off season of the park.
- 235:Showers There are hot showers at the Surveyors Lake Campground, Ponderosa Campground and group-use area as well as at the South Pool group-use area.
- 235:Playground There is an adventure playground located between the day-use area and Surveyors Lake campground with a grass area adjacent.
- 235:Picnic areas This park has a day-use and picnic area.
- 235:Electrical hook-ups Ponderosa campsite offers 10 vehicle-accessible campsites with electrical hook-ups. The charge is an extra $5 per night. Electrical hook-up sites have been extended in size and now include fire rings.
- 235:Sani-station A sani-station and dump is available during the collecting season.Sani-station use fee: $5 per discharge
- 235:Campfires Campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite. The exception is for sites with electrical hook-ups, there are no firepits.We encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
- 235:Drinking water Cold water taps are located throughout the park. Taps are shut off during the off-season.
Location
49.23833, -115.25672 · East Kootenay South
