Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park Campground
Cranbrook · East Kootenay · BC
Source: OpenStreetMap — Canadian campsites · imported Aug 17, 2026
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Key campground facts
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Price
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Type
Campground
Camping status
Unknown
Land manager
EK Parks Ltd.
Sites
35 sites (stated by the source)
Facility phone
+1-250-422-3003
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Where it is
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Province / territory
BC
County
East Kootenay
Nearest city
Cranbrook
Elevation
3,514 ft
Coordinates
49.48252, -115.83976
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Published record details
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Campsites stated by the park
35 sites
Park size
13.7 ha
Year established
1956
Official park name
Jimsmith Lake Park
Park phone
+1-250-422-3003
Current notices from the source
Clean all boats and equipment to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species — Thank you for your helping prevent invasive species from spreading into this park. Before you arrive: Make sure your boat and all your equipment and clothing are completely clean and completely dry This includes waders, boots, fishing rods and lines Before storage or moving to another body of water: Drain all water from your boat, and remove all plants, animals, and mud Clean and dry your boat and all equipment and clothing Wash your pets if they have been swimming Report sightings of invasive species Never move plants, animals, mud, or water between water bodies. This includes all fish and fish parts. Learn more about invasive aquatic species and how to spot them
Day-use gates closed on October 15, walk-in access only — The day-use gates at Jimsmith Lake Park will be closed on October 15 for the winter season. During the winter, visitors are welcome to walk into the park. Please refer back to this website for spring opening dates.
Campgrounds in this park
- Jimsmith Lake Campground
Activities the source lists
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Pets on leash
- Cycling
- Kayaking
Facilities as published
- The new playground is located at the upper day-use area above the large parking lot.
- The park provides the only developed day-use facility immediately adjacent to Cranbrook. The day-use area is split by the access road with the lower part accommodating sunbathers and swimmers and the upper area used by groups for picnicking and field games. The day-use gates are open from 8am to 10pm.
- This park only has pit toilets. They are located in the campground and in the day-use area.
- There are cold water taps conveniently located in the campground and in the day-use area. Taps are only available during the operating season.
- Accessibility information is available for this park. An accessible beach mat (mobi-mat) is available in the summer months to support beach access.
- There is a paved boat launch at this park. Powerboats are prohibited. Car top boats or canoes only.
- Firewood can be purchased from the park operator in some parks or you can bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please do not 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. Bring a portable stove for cooking.
Camping information as published
- This park offers vehicle-accessible campsites. Campsite reservations are accepted and first come first served sites are available. Originally quite isolated, the park is now surrounded by acreages and a growing residential community. Frontcountry camping fees (per party) Peak season rate $23 per party per night Shoulder season rate $11.50 per senior party per night Non-resident fee $20 per stay Additional fees apply for reservations. For more information on fees and on qualifying for different rates, visit the camping fees page.
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Experience & practicality
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Experience
Published recreation and setting.
5.6/ 10
Documented depth: 9 of 16 evidence weight, from 4 published facts. A low number means little is published, not that the place is poor.
Why
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Kayaking / canoeing
- Swimming
Practicality
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5.6/ 10
100% of the 6 published facts are positive, scaled by how much is documented (56% of the 16-weight target). Thin data coverage · 21 still unpublished. A thin record reads low because little is published, not because the place is poor.
Why
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- Drinking water
- Cost is published
- RV friendly
- Maximum vehicle length published
- Pets allowed
Fully supported: both dimensions earned a score from 10 published facts.
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Overview
Why this place?
- Campground managed by EK Parks Ltd..
- Located in Cranbrook, East Kootenay, BC at 3,514 ft.
- Source lists 6 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
Source record
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