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Muncho Lake

About the Park

The expansive wilderness requires visitors practice “Leave No Trace” backcountry camping ethics -pack out what you pack in. There are various trails and the hiking loop to the mineral lick offers opportunities to view big horn sheep. Scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and canoeing/kayaking are also popular lake activities.

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Contact

Kootenay Forest Services

Phone: 250-776-7000
E-mail: [email protected]

For the most up-to-date park information and advisories: https://bcparks.ca/muncho-lake-park/

 

Rates

MacDonald and Strawberry Falls frontcountry camping – $20/party/night – $29/party/night June 15-Sept.7, 2026

Overflow-frontcountry camping – $13/party/night

Facilities

2 campgrounds at Strawberry Flats (15 sites) and MacDonald (15 sites). A boat launch is located at the MacDonald Campground.

Location

Km 681 of the Alaskan Highway.

Size

86,709 ha.

Park Amenities


  • Vehicle accessible camping facilities

  • Wilderness / backcountry / walk-in camping

  • Picnic sites

  • Pit Toilets

  • Campfires allowed

  • Boat Launch

  • Pets must be on leash

Park Activities


  • Swimming

  • Scuba Diving / Snorkeling

  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Waterskiing

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling

  • Hunting

  • Winter Recreation
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