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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
Access
to Moyie Lake Park will be restricted from February
23 to March 31, 2008 while hazard tree removal operations
are taking place. Visitors can access Moyie Lake by travelling
to the end of the public road. Please obey all signs.
Park
Info:
Located 20 kilometers south of Cranbrook off Highway 3/95,
Moyie Lake Park day use area, boat launch and 111 site campground
provides the only public access to the deep blue mountain
waters of Moyie Lake.
This vacation friendly park features 1300 metres of developed
sandy beach backed by a large grassy area. Swimming,
wind surfing, sailing, boating, wildlife and bird viewing
and
a variety of fishing experiences enhance Moyie Lake Park.
As well, an adventure playground and hot showers are
on site.

Park
Size: 90.5
ha
Special
Notes:
- Quiet
times 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. Please refrain from the use of
power equipment such as generators during these hours.
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
Approximately
a 20 km (15 minute drive) south of Cranbrook on Highway
3/95. The small community of Moyie is located 5 km south
of Moyie Lake Provincial Park.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.

Nature
& Culture:
- History - It is from
the prevalence of water that Moyie received its name. Previously
known as McDonald’s River and the "Grand Quete", the name that endured was Moyie, a derivative of the French "Mouille" meaning "wet". Moyie Lake Park was established in 1959 to provide day use and camping for local visitors as well as the traveling public.
- Conservation - A small wilderness area on the north shore of Moyie Lake consisting of lightly-forested land on the lower eastern slopes of the southern reaches of the Purcell Mountains, Moyie Lake Park protects vibrant riparian areas and features pond and forest trails. The preserved habitat is home to beaver, muskrat, water fowl, whitetail deer and numerous woodland birds.
Moyie Lake is a unique “kettle pond” lake, the result of a depression created at the outflow of a glacier.
The 90.5 hectare park contains two distinct types of plant life based on moisture regime. Larch, Douglas fir, lodgepole pine and white spruce flourish in the drier areas. Predominate along waterways are black cottonwood, trembling aspen, willow and alder.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
- Mountain
and lake weather can change rapidly - be prepared. Visitors
should be aware that high winds can come up quickly.
Visitor
Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

Reservations:For
parks that accept reservations,
all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover
Camping.
Campsite
Reservations:
Campsite
reservations
are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
Contact
Information:
Kootenay Park Services Ltd.
E-mail address: ekparks@telus.net
Phone: 1-250-422-3003

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This
park offers vehicle accessible campsites. There
is a public telephone and information shelter at
the park entrance. Campsite
reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served
sites are also available.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $24.00 per party /night BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only):
$12.00 per senior's couple/night
Campground Hours
of Operation
All dates are subject
to change without notice |
Opening
and Closing Campground Dates: (campground
is accessible but may not offer full services
such as water, security, etc.)
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May
1 -
October 30
(campground gate is closed during off-season;
main gate to boat launch is open) |
| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
May
1 - September 30
April 16 - 30 and October 1 - 31 there is no
fee; no services, user-maintained. |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
May
18 - September 4 |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
111 |
| Number
of Reservable Campsites, if applicable:
(all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
55 |
| Note: The above information is for the campground only. Park users can still walk into the park if conditions such as weather permit. Check the "Attention Visitor Notice" above for park alerts. |
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There
are no wilderness, backcountry or walk-in campsites
in the park.
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There
are no group campsites.
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This
park has a large day-use/ picnic area and beach backed
by a grassy play area. A change house and flush toilets
are provided. The buoyed swimming area is shallow
so is suitable for children’s waterplay. A
sandy court and net is available for a volleyball
game. Roofed picnic tables allow for a shady lunch
spot.
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Three
washroom facilities, one shower facility and one
washroom building (in the day-use area) are exclusively
wheelchair accessible.
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Ten
cold water taps are located throughout the campground
and operational during the operating season.
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Two
flush toilet buildings are located centrally at the north and south loops
of the campground. Pit toilets are located throughout the campground.
A flush toilet building and one pit toilet are located at the day use
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Hot
showers are available in the campground in this park.
There is no additional fee for their
use. The 4 unit
(2 men, 2 women) shower building is located at the
north end of the campground near campsite number
56. Shower facilities are for campground visitors
only.
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A
sani-station/dump is located adjacent to the gatehouse
on the main access road in the park which is available
during the operating season.
Sani-station
Use Fee: $2.00 per discharge
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Firewood can be purchased
from the Park Facility Operator in some parks or you
can bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set
locally and may vary.
To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please do
not gather firewood from the area around your campsite
or elsewhere in the park. Dead wood is an important
habitat element for many plants and animals and it
adds organic matter to the soil. You can conserve firewood
and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Limited
burning hours or campfire
bans may be implemented and some parks may use communal
fire rings. Bring a portable stove for cooking.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park. |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs
at
this park. Check with the park facility operator if
there are any featured programs at the park amphitheatre
located behind campsite #1.
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Moyie
Lake Park has two nature trails that offer interpretive
signage.
The “Kettle Pond” Trail starts at the amphitheatre
behind site #1.
The “Meadow Trail” can be accessed near
the park entrance across the road from the information
shelter. There are 2 km, approximately 45 minutes,
of trail, that takes you through a forest community
typical of the
Moyie Valley. Bicycles are only permitted on the main
section of this trail.
For your own safety and the preservation of Moyie Lake
Park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails.
Shortcutting trails destroy plant life and soil structure.
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This
park does not have a playground.
The
playground in this park is located near the shower
building at the north end of the campground.
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There
are NO LIFEGUARDS on duty at provincial parks. This
park offers a sandy beach, day use area backed
by a large grassy area. Moyie Lake water is cool and
refreshing.
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Canoeing,
kayaking, windsurfing and sailing are popular on
this lake.
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The
boat launch is a concrete double ramp launch located
at the end of the campground. Milfoil plants must
be removed from your boat prior to travelling through
the park. Main gate to boat launch is open all year.
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Kokanee
and ling cod are two of a number of species are found
in Moyie Lake. Ice fishing opportunities are popular
during the winter season. Anyone fishing or angling
in British Columbia must have an appropriate
licence.
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Bicycles
must keep to roadways or on permitted trails. Observe
regulatory signs. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in
British Columbia.
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No
horseback riding.
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Pets/domestic
animals must be on a leash at all times and are not
allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible
for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.
Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or
other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential
for problems with bears.
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities. 
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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Moyie Lake provides good
windsurfing opportunities at this park.
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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No
hunting in the park. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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