Mount Fernie Campground
East Kootenay · BC
Source: OpenStreetMap — Canadian campsites · imported Aug 17, 2026
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The essentials
Key campground facts
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Price
Price not published
Type
Campground
Camping status
Unknown
Land manager
EK Parks Ltd.
Sites
43 sites (stated by the source)
Facility phone
+1-250-422-3003
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Can you camp here?
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Getting there
Access and vehicle suitability
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Where it is
Location
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Province / territory
BC
County
East Kootenay
Elevation
3,389 ft
Coordinates
49.48668, -115.09306
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Published record details
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Campsites stated by the park
52 sites
Park size
259 ha
Year established
1959
Official park name
Mount Fernie Park
Park phone
+1-250-422-3003
Current notices from the source
Volunteer Host Opportunity — Mount Fernie Provincial Park offers volunteer host opportunities
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
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
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 .
Boil water advisory — A boil water advisory is in effect until further notice. Boil, filter, or treat water before use.
Campgrounds in this park
- Mount Fernie Campground
Activities the source lists
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Pets on leash
- Cycling
- E-Biking
Facilities as published
- This park has a day-use and picnic area.
- Cold water taps are located throughout the park. Taps are shut off during the off-season.
- Campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite. We encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act ). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
- This park has showers.
- Accessibility information is available for this park.
Camping information as published
- This park offers vehicle-accessible campsites. Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available. Frontcountry camping fee (per party) Peak season rate $43.50 per night Shoulder season rate $30 per night $21.75 per night (B.C. seniors’ rate) 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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Camping
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Setting & surroundings
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Activities
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Agency fire orders
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Nearby services
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Solar
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Is this place right for you?
Experience & practicality
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Experience
Published recreation and setting.
—/ 10
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Why
- Hiking
- Fishing
Practicality
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—/ 10
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Why
- Cost is published
- Pets allowed
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Methodology nmr-score-3.0.0. Park-level activities feed Experience only; campsite facts feed Practicality only. Experience measures how much recreation and setting evidence is published; Practicality is the published positive share scaled by how much of the logistics catalogue has been documented, so a handful of positives can no longer read 10/10. Unknown is never treated as a no. Neither dimension is used to filter search results, and “Best” ordering ranks fully supported records above partially supported ones.
Overview
Why this place?
- Campground managed by EK Parks Ltd..
- Located in East Kootenay, BC at 3,389 ft.
- Source lists 3 recreation activities here.
- No source publishes pricing for this location, so cost is unknown.
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Source confidence
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Source
OpenStreetMap — Canadian campsites
Last source update
Aug 18, 2026
Source record
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