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Whiteswan Lake

About the Park

The Lussier hot springs are located near the west boundary of the park at kilometre 17.5. Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed at Cave Creek on the north shore of Whiteswan Lake. Visitors must practice “Leave No Trace” camping ethics – pack out what you pack in.

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Canal Flats, CA
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Contact

EK Parks Ltd.
Phone: 250-422-3003
E-mail:[email protected]

Website: www.ekparks.ca
www.bcparks.ca

Rates

Home Basin, frontcountry camping – $23/party/night
Inlet Creek, frontcountry camping – $20/party/night
Backcountry camping – $5/person/night
Sani-station – $5/discharge

Facilities

115 campsites in 5 campgrounds: Alces Lake with a sani-station; Packrat Point with a boat launch; Inlet Creek; and Home Basin with a boat launch.

Location

Access is from Highway 93/95. Turn east 4.5 km south of Canal Flats onto the gravel Whiteswan Forestry Road for 25 km.

Size

1,994 ha.

Park Amenities


  • Vehicle accessible camping facilities

  • Picnic sites

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Pit Toilets

  • Sani-station / dump facilities

  • Campfires allowed

  • Playground

  • Beach

  • Pets must be on leash

  • Cash only

  • Cabins, yurts or lodges for public use

Park Activities


  • Swimming

  • Scuba Diving / Snorkeling

  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Windsurfing

  • Waterskiing

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling

  • Winter Recreation
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