 Kokanee Creek Park has two campgrounds - Sandspit and Redfish that offer a total of 132 vehicle accessible sites. Sandspit, the larger of the two, is located just east of the Kokanee Creek bridge on Highway 3 while Redfish is located just west of the bridge. An overflow area with a capacity for an additional 36 units is located by the Sandspit day- use/picnic parking lot.Sandspit campground is where the majority of the facilities are concentrated and is closest to the beach. These sites are available for reservation by calling 1-800-689-9025 or on-line at www.discovercamping.ca
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $24.00 per party / night
Senior's Rate (during Shoulder Season only) : $12.00 per senior's couple
/ night
Second Vehicle Fee: $12.00 per night
Camping Party Definitions are available here.
Redfish campground has 19 intimate, mostly shaded, small vehicle accessible sites, adjacent to Kokanee Creek and are available on a first come first served basis. The shoulder season runs from park opening date to June 14th and after Labour Day to park closing date.
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 No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping at Kokanee Creek. Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park 16 km. to trail head
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 Two group campsites are available for reservations. Follow this link for more information on group camping.
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 There are two day-use/picnic areas both located on Kootenay Lake. Both these day-use/picnic areas are popular but please remember there are no fire pits. However, there are B.B.Q. stands available throughout the day use area which require charcoal briquettes.
A covered picnic shelter can be rented for special events for a fee of $50.00.Alcohol and pets are not permitted in these areas. A dog beach is beside the boat launch at the northeast end of the park. There are no lifeguards on duty.
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 Sandspit campground contains a wheelchair accessible campsite, flush toilet and shower stall. All roads within the park are paved.
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 Potable well water is available for cooking and drinking.
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 Sandspit campground has three toilet buildings, the day-use/picnic area has one toilet/change house and a pit toilet. Redfish campground has one toilet building and a pit toilet. Redfish day-use/picnic area shares the pit toilets with the group sites.
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 One toilet shower building with 10 showers is located in the centre of Sandspit campground. There is no charge for this facility for registered campers.
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 A sani-station/dump, available during the collecting season is located at the Sandspit campground.Sani-station Use Fee: $2.00 per discharge
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 Firewood can be purchased from the Park Facility Operator, or you can bring your own wood. Fees for firewood at Kokanee Creek: $6.00. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't 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. You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented and some parks may use communal fire rings. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking.
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 A Visitor Centre is located beside the Sandspit campground and the spawning channel. Check info boards for interpretive programs at this park.
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 There are 9.5 km of easy hiking and walking trails within the park. Bicycles are not permitted on trails. Kokanee Glacier Park is 16
km away and contains over 100 km of beginner to advanced hiking trails in spectacular alpine terrain. Dogs are not permitted in Kokanee Glacier Park.
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 An adventure playground is located between Sandspit Campground and the day use area.
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 The waters of Kootenay Lake are cool and clean. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
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 The lake can be accessed by the day-use/picnic areas or the boat launch at the north-east end of Sandspit beach. Kootenay Lake can have sudden wind or weather changes. Be prepared.
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 NOTE: Low water levels preclude boat launch use in March and April. No mooring is allowed.
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 Kokanee, rainbow and bull trout are found in Kootenay Lake. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Check the
BC Fishing Regulations Synopsis for quotas and restrictions.
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 Bicycles must keep to
the roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
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 Pets/domestic animals must be
kept on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings.
There is a dog beach located beside the boat launch at the northeast end of
the park. You are responsible for your pets behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
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 There is a viewing platform at the end of
the Canyon Trail at Kokanee Creek. There is an abundant bird population on the
delta and along the creek and a spawning channel for kokanee.
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 There are cross-country skiing and snowshoeing opportunities along the campsite roads and trails. If the lagoon freezes, you can also ice skate.
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 There are windsurfing opportunities at this park.
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 There are waterskiing opportunities outside of the controlled area at this park.
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 There are no spelunking or caving opportunities in this park but there are at nearby
Cody Caves Provincial Park.
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