Moyie Lake Park
90.0 ha
Area
1959
Established
Class A
Park class
Park
Type
About this Park
Located 20 kilometres south of Cranbrook off Highway 3/95, Moyie Lake Park day-use area, boat launch and 111 site campground provides the only public access to the deep blue mountain waters of Moyie Lake.
Take a virtual tour of Moyie Lake Park
This vacation friendly park features 1,300 metres of developed sandy beach, backed by a large grassy area. Swimming, wind surfing, sailing, boating, wildlife and bird viewing and a variety of fishing experiences enhance Moyie Lake Park. As well, an adventure playground and hot showers are on site.
Safety information
- Mountain and lake weather can change rapidly. Be prepared. Visitors should be aware that high winds can come up quickly.
Special notes
- Quiet time is 11pm to 7am. Please refrain from the use of power equipment such as generators during these hours.
Location notes
Approximately a 20 km (15 minute drive) south of Cranbrook on Highway 3/95. The small community of Moyie is located 5 km south of Moyie Lake Park.
Activities
- 108: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.
- 108: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.
- 108:Winter recreation Ice fishing opportunities are popular during the winter season. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
- 108: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. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to the potential for problems with bears and other wildlife.
- 108:E-Biking Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are permitted on signed or designated trails within Moyie Lake Park, provided they meet the definitions and criteria for e-bike use as outlined in the BC Parks cycling guidelines.
- 108:Fishing Kokanee and burbot are two of a number of species are found in Moyie Lake. Ice fishing opportunities are popular during the winter season.
- 108:Swimming This park offers a sandy beach and day-use area, backed by a large grassy area. Moyie Lake water is cool and refreshing.
- 108:Canoeing Canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing and sailing are popular on this lake.
- 108:Hiking Moyie Lake Park has two nature trails that offer interpretive signage. The “Kettle Pond” Trail starts at the amphitheatre behind site #1. The “Meadow Trail” can be accessed near the park entrance across the road from the information shelter. There are 2 km, approximately 45 minutes, of trail, that takes you through a forest community typical of the Moyie Valley. Bicycles are only permitted on the main section of this trail. For your own safety and the preservation of Moyie Lake Park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroy plant life and soil structure.
- 108:Cycling Bicycles must keep to roadways or on permitted trails. Observe regulatory signs. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia. For details on e-biking within Moyie Lake Park, see the e-biking section.
- 108:Windsurfing Moyie Lake provides good windsurfing opportunities at this park.
Facilities
- 108:Bike park A children’s bike park is available for the use and enjoyment of visitors staying in the campground.
- 108:Sani-station A sani-station and dump is located adjacent to the gatehouse on the main access road in the park, which is available during the operating season. Sani-station use fee: $5 per discharge
- 108:Campfires Firewood can be purchased from the park operator or you can bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary. You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Bring a portable stove for cooking.To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please do not gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
- 108:Picnic areas This park has a large day-use and picnic area and beach backed by a grassy play area. A change house and flush toilets are provided. The buoyed swimming area is shallow so is suitable for children’s waterplay. Roofed picnic tables allow for a shady lunch spot.
- 108:Playground The playground in this park is located near the shower building at the north end of the campground.
- 108:Showers Hot showers are available in the campground in this park. There is no additional fee for their use. The four unit (two men, two women) shower building is located at the north end of the campground near campsite number 56. Shower facilities are for campground visitors only.
- 108:Drinking water Ten cold water taps are located throughout the campground and operational during the operating season.
- 108:Accessibility information Accessibility information is available for this park.
- 108:Boat launch The boat launch is a concrete double ramp launch located at the end of the campground. Milfoil plants must be removed from your boat prior to travelling through the park.Park visitors should be aware of fluctuating water levels and the presence of underwater gravel deposits at the boat launch. Use caution while loading and unloading. Please look before you launch.
- 108:Pit or flush toilets Two flush toilet buildings are located centrally at the north and south loops of the campground. Pit toilets are located throughout the campground. A flush toilet building and one pit toilet are located at the day-use area.
Location
49.37263, -115.83164 · East Kootenay South
