FAQs
According to the management plan for the park, this park is zoned “Intensive Recreation.” Is this proposal consistent with that zoning?
Yes. The objective of the Intensive Recreation zones is to provide a variety of readily-accessible, facility oriented outdoor recreation opportunities. A broad range of recreation opportunities are found in this zone and include camping, picnicking, beach activities, kayaking, bicycling, canoeing, nature and cultural appreciation, fishing, snow play, skiing, snowshoeing and other activities.
Have the local First Nations been consulted on this proposed project?
Consultation with a number of First Nations was initiated in 2021 and is ongoing.
What work has been completed on the ground already?
BC Parks has conducted some initial site surveys and is in the consultation/planning phase of the proposed project, so no construction activities have occurred.
Why was Christina Lake Park chosen as a potential campground location?
This site is located a short distance from Hwy 3 with a paved access road and offers an exceptional natural feature (lake with beach). This site is currently highly developed with paved parking lots and grass areas, and the proposed development is consistent with the management plan zoning for this site. Current use statistics indicate the existing day use parking facilities are underutilized. Lastly, the site is already serviced with municipal water and hydro.
Where would the new campsites be located?
The conceptual plan on this website shows the proposed vehicle and walk-in campsite locations.
What other facilities would be included?
As part of the proposed campground development, four new single flush toilet buildings would be available to both campers and day users.
Picnic tables in the day use area would also be upgraded to our new accessible standard along with improved surfacing on beach access trails.
Why isn’t an expansion of Texas Creek Campground being proposed instead?
BC Parks considered a new campground loop in Texas Creek campground (Gladstone Provincial Park), however an analysis of the area determined this was not feasible at this time due to site constraints.
Will this proposed development affect community members who are not camping?
The beach will still be accessible to all visitors, including the designated dog beach.
The two most western parking lots will remain along with their corresponding beach access trails, which will be upgraded to an accessible standard.
What plans would be in place to mitigate noise and other potential issues arising from camping
The park operator would be expected to provide daily service, similar to the Texas Creek campground, and must be available to respond to public safety and security issues 24 hours of the day, when the proposed campground is operational. Enhancements to the service yard area would facilitate staff living on site to manage noise and disturbances at night.
Full-service (electrified) camping/RV sites are intended to eliminate potential generator noise.
Will there be any changes made to the shoreline?
No. Marine access facilities are not proposed as part of this development (e.g. boat launch, mooring dock, etc.).
Are there plans for septic waste management?
Yes. The proposed development includes a complete replacement and improvement of the existing park septic system to current standards.
When would the proposed campground open?
We are too early in the project planning phases to have opening dates.
Does the current municipal utility system support this addition?
Yes, preliminary investigation indicated existing electrical services at the park boundary are sufficient to power the new campsites. Water demand is expected to remain consistent or even decrease with the partial conversion from day use parking to campsites.
Will community events such as Homecoming, the Triathlon, and Fireworks still be permitted?
Yes, there are no plans to limit the existing public and commercial recreation use of the park.