Akamina Creek Campground
East Kootenay · BC
Source: OpenStreetMap — Canadian campsites · imported Aug 17, 2026
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Type
Campground
Camping status
Unknown
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Province / territory
BC
County
East Kootenay
Elevation
5,781 ft
Coordinates
49.02673, -114.06913
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Published record details
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Park size
10921.5 ha
Year established
1995
Official park name
Akamina-Kishinena Park
Current notices from the source
Clean all equipment to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species — BC Parks is seeking your help to prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species into this park. Please adhere to the following measures. Clean plants, animals, mud from any watercraft and equipment before storing it or moving it into this park. Drain all water from any watercraft and equipment before storing it or moving it into this park. Dry all parts of your watercraft and equipment completely before storing it or moving it into this park. Recreational fishing gear should always be cleaned before and after entering this park. This includes waders, boots, fishing rods and lines, and other angling equipment. Never move species, organisms, or water from one body of water to another. This includes all fish sp
It is illegal to transport watercraft with the drain plug still in place — Before transporting a boat or other watercraft, owners/operators must remove the drain plug and drain all water on dry land including all internal compartments such as ballasts, bilges, and live wells. Why is this important? Whirling disease has been detected in Yoho National Park in B.C. and containment and prevention is critical. Read more information on the gov.bc.ca whirling disease webpage .
Campgrounds in this park
- Akamina Creek backcountry
Activities the source lists
- Fishing
- Pets on leash
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- E-Biking
- Winter recreation
Facilities as published
- This park only has pit toilets, no flush toilets.
- Fires in the developed area of the park are restricted to a communal fire ring in the Akamina Creek campground. Be prepared by bringing a portable stove for cooking. Fires in the backcountry areas must be kept small, contained and a source of water to extinguish the fire must be readily available. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite when staying in the developed area of 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.
Camping information as published
- A backcountry campground with ten wilderness sawdust tent pads, outhouse, and food cache is provided at Akamina Creek. This campground is located just off the main trail 0.9 km from Akamina Pass and 2.4 km from the Akamina Pass Trailhead. Register a trip itinerary with friends and check in and check out. Winter camping is available year-round at Akamina Creek sites. Backcountry camping fees Backcountry fees (per night) • $5 per adult (16+) • $5 per youth (6 to 15) • Free for children under 6 Non-resident fee $20 per adult (16+) per trip within the park The BC Parks backcountry permit registration service allows you to purchase a backcountry camping permit before leaving home. Although this does not reserve a campsite, it provides the convenience of prepaying for your trip and not having to carry cash. We encourage all visitors to register online so we can reduce the need to collect fees in the field.
- A backcountry campground with ten wilderness sawdust tent pads, outhouse and food cache is provided at Akamina Creek. This campground is located just off the main trail 0.9km from Akamina Pass and 2.4 km from the Akamina Pass Trailhead. Register a trip itinerary with friends and check in and check out. Winter camping is available year-round at Akamina Creek sites. Winter camping fees Winter camping fees • $5 per adult per night • $5 per youth per night • $2.50 per night (B.C. seniors’ rate) • Free for children under 6 Non-resident fee • $20 per stay The BC Parks backcountry permit registration service allows you to purchase a backcountry camping permit before leaving home. Although this does not reserve a campsite, it provides the convenience of prepaying for your trip and not having to carry cash. We encourage all visitors to register online so we can reduce the need to collect fees in the field.
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Experience & practicality
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Experience
Published recreation and setting.
4.4/ 10
Documented depth: 7 of 16 evidence weight, from 4 published facts. A low number means little is published, not that the place is poor.
Why
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
Practicality
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—/ 10
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Why
- Pets allowed
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Overview
Why this place?
- Campground.
- Located in East Kootenay, BC at 5,781 ft.
- Source lists 5 recreation activities here.
- No source publishes pricing for this location, so cost is unknown.
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Source
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Last source update
Aug 18, 2026
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