Reviews

Turk Loeppky

Love the campground. Turtles were great. It didn't get 5 stars as we were not aware that the bathrooms/showers were closed. Didn't tell us when we checked in. Also said come here for wood and ice and then closed for three days. Rules about bare campsites are not enforced. Coolers and cookware and garbage left our all day and night. Why do you even have rules?

John Smith

We re there a few days ago. It's a beautiful and peaceful place to relax, but the manager was a bit strange and controlling. She kept telling us what we could and couldn't do, instead of just letting us enjoy the place. It seemed like it was more for older people who just want to read books and spy on each other. They have a big volleyball court, but you can't play after 6 pm because it's too loud. And they have a rule against drinking alcohol, but the guy who drives around and checks on everything was drinking in his car. I'm pretty easygoing, but this place is not for people in their 30s. It's like they want you to shut up, close your eyes, and just sit in your tent. No thanks! I'm not ready to spend my retirement years like that. Sorry, BC, but your management needs some work.

Barbara Otey

I camped on the Ponderosa loop of this campground and the location was STUNNING. The site I had overlooked the river and provided a great place for an easy nature walk in the morning. I had plenty of space for my vehicle and my small tent, although I think if the campground had been full, I would have felt a little too close to my neighbors. I didn't need any amenities other than the water spigot and vault toilet, which were just a short walk from the site and were clean and well-maintained. There was adequate signage in and around the park so I knew how to get there from the highway (I had no cell reception in Canada to check Google Maps!) Making a reservation was easy on the BC Parks website, and very affordable. Would stay here again!

Sophie V

Family oriented campground with access to lake and beach. Lots of mature trees for shade but few shrubs, so privacy is somewhat lacking. Well maintained roadways and pads in variety of sizes, suitable for small vehicles and tents as well as larger trailers. Despite the bustle of activity during the day (including kids racing around on bikes and parents pushing baby strollers) it quiets down nicely at night for a peaceful sleep. A certain amount of sites are reservable with a some first come first serve available. Wheelchair accessible pit toilets, but no sink. Running water available from pipes near garbage and recycling bins. Overall a good place if you're looking for more of a family/friend outdoor experience, but don't expect anything close to remote wilderness. Dogs are fine at campground (on leash) but are not allowed on beach.

Tara Rebibis

It has been a family tradition to camp here but we skipped it this year when we found out they had swimmers itch. We have been watching the lake getting lower each year too. The campground is wonderful. Clean & plenty of space between sites for privacy. Washrooms & showers are clean and so welcome after a day in the lake and sun. A wonderful place to enjoy for our family & a playground for the younger kids.

Bogdan Pankovsky

It is always great to come and see places that this one!

Norm Desjardins

Great Lake, area was clean. Rest rooms were in good shape and clean, Picnic area was well maintained. Easily go there with the family again.

Rob Van

We had a great time here. Small lake and the water wasn't too cold.

Alan Dafoe

Expressing my gratitude for the service and work of Maria and the young man on duty June 6/7. Super helpful changing sites and were obviously extremely diligent in camp maintenance and cleanliness. Kudos as well for their tact and positive attitude is dealing with a rowdy, noisy group who had no interest in the quiet enjoyment of others. Well done!!

Brian Mills

More than just the lakes! Perhaps most people visit this park either to lounge on the beach and in the water of Surveyors Lake or to boat in Koocanusa Lake but it's much more than that. The park has three general use campgrounds, one group site and a day use area, all connected by a series of trails suitable for walking and cycling. The trails lead through grassland and open forest (see the signs about the forest and grassland restoration program) all rich in plants, flowers, birds (including eagles) and other wildlife. The geology is fascinating with moraines, kettle holes and river bed deposits and there is cultural evidence of past railways (see if you can find the lingering marks of the railway ties in places under the current trail bed). All this in a warm, dry climate.