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Lockhart Beach Provincial Park

As of Sat 5 Sep 21:06 PT: 0 of 18 sites open for your dates (Fri 2–Sun 4)

Kootenay Rockies · 18 reservable sites · about 1 h 15 min from Cranbrook
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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.

Active wildfire ~12 km away — check conditions before you go
N71959 (5 ha) — status: Under Control. Source: BC Wildfire Service. This is a proximity alert, not a closure; BC Parks issues official closures.
Source: BC Wildfire Service · verify before you travel

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Located 40 km north of Creston on Highway 3A, this park and adjacent Lockhart Creek Provincial Park extend from the sunny shores of Kootenay Lake to the headwaters of Lockhart Creek. This small park provides the only easy access to public camping along…more

Located 40 km north of Creston on Highway 3A, this park and adjacent Lockhart Creek Provincial Park extend from the sunny shores of Kootenay Lake to the headwaters of Lockhart Creek.

This small park provides the only easy access to public camping along the south arm of Kootenay Lake. An 18 site campground and day-use area are located near a sand and fine gravel beach where visitors can relax and enjoy the clear waters of Kootenay Lake.

Is Lockhart Beach 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 Lockhart Beach Provincial Park reservations open?

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

Does Lockhart Beach Provincial Park have electrical sites?

No electrical sites are listed at Lockhart Beach Provincial Park in the BC Parks site attributes.

Can I book Lockhart Beach 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 Lockhart Beach Provincial Park from Cranbrook?

about 1 h 15 min from Cranbrook, about 3 h from Kelowna — a straight-line estimate, not a routed drive time.

Lockhart Beach Provincial Park on BC Parks · Official reservations · BC Wildfire map