About the Park
Premier Lake is one of the key recreational fishing lakes in the East Kootenay. The emerald green lakes of Premier and four smaller lakes, Canuck, Yankee, Cats Eye and Quartz offer a unique and varied fishing experience in a secluded and pleasant park atmosphere.

Skookumchuck, CA
3:52 pm,
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Contact
EK Parks Ltd.
Phone: 250-422-3003
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ekparks.ca
For the most up-to-date park information and advisories: https://bcparks.ca/premier-lake-park/
Rates
Frontcountry camping – $25/party/night
Facilities
57 campsites, large lakeside day-use area, boat launch.
Location
Access is from Highway 93/95, 72 km north of Cranbrook; the well-marked turnoff leads east to a 15 km paved and gravel road to the park.
Size
662 ha.Park Amenities
Vehicle accessible camping facilities
Group campsites
Picnic sites
Wheelchair accessible
Pit Toilets
Campfires allowed
Playground
Beach
Boat Launch
Pets must be on leash
Cash only
Park Activities
Swimming
Canoeing / kayaking
Fishing
Bicycling
Winter Recreation







