Ponderosa Campground

Campgrounds in this park

• Kalispell Trail Campground
• Kikomun groupsites
• Ponderosa Campground
• Ponderosa Campground Cabins
• Surveyors Campground

Activities the source lists

• Interpretive programs
• Interpretive programs
• Hunting
• Cycling
• Kayaking
• Swimming
• Pets on leash
• E-Biking
• Hiking
• Canoeing
• Fishing

Facilities as published

• Accessibility information is available for these areas of the park: Kalispell and South Pool Ponderosa Ponderosa Cabin Surveyors
• Pit and flush toilets are located throughout the park.
• A concrete slab boat launch is located on Lake Koocanusa. The drop-off can be steep during low water periods. A new public boat launch has recently been constructed near the park on Lake Koocanusa. The park boat launch will now be closed during the off season of the park.
• There are hot showers at the Surveyors Lake Campground, Ponderosa Campground and group-use area as well as at the South Pool group-use area.
• There is an adventure playground located between the day-use area and Surveyors Lake campground with a grass area adjacent.
• This park has a day-use and picnic area.
• Ponderosa campsite offers 10 vehicle-accessible campsites with electrical hook-ups. The charge is an extra $5 per night. Electrical hook-up sites have been extended in size and now include fire rings.
• A sani-station and dump is available during the collecting season. Sani-station use fee: $5 per discharge
• Campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite. The exception is for sites with electrical hook-ups, there are no firepits. 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.
• Cold water taps are located throughout the park. Taps are shut off during the off-season.

Camping information as published

• There are two group campsites at this park. Group camping fees Regular group rate (per night) $120 base fee $5 per adult (16+) for minimum 15 adults $1 per youth (6-15) Free for children under 6 Youth group rate (per night) $1 per person for minimum 12 people $50 minimum, $150 maximum Non-resident fee $20 per group per stay Additional fees apply for reservations. For more information on fees and on qualifying for different rates, visit the camping fees page. To qualify for youth group camping, your party must be associated with a school, recreation centre, or non-profit youth organization located in B.C. To learn more, see the group camping page.
• This park offers vehicle-accessible campsites. Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available. Ponderosa Campground offers 10 vehicle-accessible campsites with electrical hook-ups. Electrical hook-up sites have been extended in size and now include fire rings. Frontcountry camping fees (per party) Peak season rate $51 per night Shoulder season rate $35 per night $25.50 per night (B.C. seniors’ rate) Electric site fee 15, 30, or 50-amp service $5 per night (whether power is used or not) 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.
• Ponderosa Cabins P1 Cabin is furnished with a double bed with single bunk, and single bunk beds sleeping a total of five persons. Power outlets are available, as well as indoor and outdoor picnic tables. Campers are required to bring their own bedding and cooking apparatus. There is a fire ring at this location. Keys must be picked up from the gatehouse before 8pm. Pets are not allowed. P6 Larger cabin is furnished with two bunk beds with double beds on the bottom, singles on top sleeping a total of six persons. Power outlets are available, as well as indoor and outdoor picnic tables. Campers are required to bring their own bedding and cooking apparatus. There is a fire ring at this location. Keys must be picked up from the gatehouse before 8pm. Pets are not allowed.

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Source confidence

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