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Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park

As of Sat 5 Sep 21:08 PT: 0 of 35 sites open for your dates (Fri 25–Sun 27)

Kootenay Rockies · 35 reservable sites · about 15 min from Cranbrook

Every reservable site is booked for both nights. Cancellations happen daily — a watch emails you the moment one does, with the booking link filled in.

When you can get in — next 8 weeks

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Each square is one night, columns are weeks. Greener = more sites open. Grey hatching = too soon (BC Parks needs 2 days’ lead). Weekend rows are outlined.

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This 35 site campground situated among a lakeside Douglas fir and larch forest, is a peaceful and welcome retreat for the traveling public and visitors to the nearby city of Cranbrook. The campground was rebuilt in 2001 to accommodate recreational vehicles.…more

This 35 site campground situated among a lakeside Douglas fir and larch forest, is a peaceful and welcome retreat for the traveling public and visitors to the nearby city of Cranbrook. The campground was rebuilt in 2001 to accommodate recreational vehicles.

Sunbathing, swimming, non-motorized boating and picnicking are popular activities at Jimsmith Park that are located in a day-use waterfront area. The day-use gates are open from 8:00am to 10:00pm.

This is the perfect setting for nature study and wildlife viewing. In winter, the park is transformed into a snowy playground for tobogganing and ice skating.

Is Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park sold out next weekend?

Yes for Fri 11–Sun 13 — every reservable site is booked for both nights. Set an alert and you are emailed the moment one is cancelled.

When do Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park reservations open?

New dates open 3 months ahead at 7 a.m. PT. Online bookings close 2 days before arrival.

Does Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park have electrical sites?

No electrical sites are listed at Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park in the BC Parks site attributes.

Can I book Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park same-day?

Not online — BC Parks takes reservations 2+ days ahead; some parks keep first-come, first-served sites for walk-ups.

How far is Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park from Cranbrook?

about 15 min from Cranbrook, about 4 h from Kelowna — a straight-line estimate, not a routed drive time.

Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park on BC Parks · Official reservations · BC Wildfire map