BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Englishman Creek
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 56
- Hookups
- 56 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $15 CAD per night, May 1, 2026–Oct 31, 2026
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,552 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Fernie
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Swimming & bathing, Camping
About
This is a large site located on the Lake Koocanusa reservoir where Englishman Creek flows into the lake. The site is divided into two separate sections with a bay between them. The sites are treed with mature Douglas Fir stands which provide shade to virtually all sites. A second bay offers a rough boat launch, although accessibility may be affected with the fluctuating water levels of the reservoir. Both bays as well as the lake shore offer opportunities for swimming, making this an ideal site for family activities.
This is a fee for service site.
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: boat launch, toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, parking.
Getting there: Located on the west side of Lake Koocanusa, approximately 13 km south of the Bailey Bridge along the Newgate Road. Turn left directly off Kikomun-Newgate Road onto the gravel access road, 400 meters after the paved junction of Koocanusa Village aka Sweetwater.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 22° | -31° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 17° | -17° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 30° | -4° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 34° | 14° | 73° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 44° | 32° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 50° | 37° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 61° | 47° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 61° | 47° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 52° | 40° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 38° | 29° | 70° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 32° | 4° | 55° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 34° | 26° | -6° | 45° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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