BC Parks Recreation Expansion: Proposal to build a Campground at Christina Lake Park
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March 8, 2023 update: BC Parks has decided not to pursue establishing a 25-site campground at Christina Lake Park. BC Parks’ 2022 attendance data collection and analysis confirmed and reinforced the concerns expressed in survey responses that re-purposing up to 50 percent of the parking space would limit public beach/lake access in the summer when it is busiest. Day-use access is an important feature of this park, and the proposal was not compatible with that. Feedback on BC Parks’ summer 2022 online survey emphasized the importance of managing the park to support lake-orientated day use opportunities.
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December 13, 2022 update: The results of the survey are summarized in a What we heard report, found under the documents tab on this page.
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BC Parks is proposing changes to Christina Lake Provincial Park. We are considering converting two of the four existing parking lots into a new 25-site campground. The 350 metres of sandy beach would remain fully available for day-use as it is now, with the remaining two parking lots left to ensure space for day use.
On this webpage, you will find several important pieces of information about the proposal:
Background and Proposal Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Draft Campground Design
Once you have reviewed this information, please submit your feedback via the survey below. We really value your input and thank you for taking the time to participate.
The feedback we receive will be used to inform our plans going forward, which will be communicated via a project update on this webpage this fall.
Background and Proposal Information:
Camping and recreation opportunities are in extreme demand across the province due to a growing interest in outdoor recreation. In response to this demand, the BC government announced a $21.5M investment over three years to expand and enhance opportunities for camping and outdoor recreation in BC Parks. BC Parks is focusing on areas with high demand, primarily in the South Coast, West Coast and Southern Interior.
Christina Lake Provincial Park is a six-hectare area located on the south end of the lake near Highway 3 in the town of Christina Lake (Regional District of Kootenay Boundary). Christina Lake Park is currently a day use park, with plenty of shade, picnic tables, and a shallow beach - perfect for kids. There are marinas and a public boat launch in the vicinity, but not in the park. The closest provincial park camping opportunity to Christina Lake is Texas Creek Campground located in Gladstone Park, 10km east of the community of Christina Lake. Texas Creek Campground has 62 sites and operates close to 100% capacity during the peak summer camping season.
To provide more camping opportunities for British Columbians, BC Parks is proposing to build a 25-site campground by converting two of the existing parking lots to approximately 17 full-service vehicle accessible campsites and eight walk-in tenting sites nearby. Visitor statistics for the park indicate the existing parking lot footprint is large enough to accommodate ongoing day-use parking and these new campsites. The proposed development includes full services for the vehicle/RV accessible campsites with a dedicated flush toilet and dishwashing station for the tenting area. The design also includes four new individual flush toilets in the day use area. The existing day use toilet/change building will be removed as the building has structural issues that make it unsuitable for renovation.
The current management direction for the park is to provide “lake-oriented outdoor recreation activities”. The park was also established to protect the 350 metres of sandy beach and a small fir/cedar stand. The construction of a campground is not anticipated to impact public access to the beach, or the fir/cedar conservation values in the park.
All new infrastructure would be built to a universal design standard, ensuring facilities are accessible to all park users (e.g., picnic tables, washrooms).
BC Parks welcomes your thoughts and questions on this proposed campground development. Please submit your feedback through the survey link below and see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) as well as the draft campground design (on the right-hand side of the page) for additional information on this proposed project.
March 8, 2023 update: BC Parks has decided not to pursue establishing a 25-site campground at Christina Lake Park. BC Parks’ 2022 attendance data collection and analysis confirmed and reinforced the concerns expressed in survey responses that re-purposing up to 50 percent of the parking space would limit public beach/lake access in the summer when it is busiest. Day-use access is an important feature of this park, and the proposal was not compatible with that. Feedback on BC Parks’ summer 2022 online survey emphasized the importance of managing the park to support lake-orientated day use opportunities.
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December 13, 2022 update: The results of the survey are summarized in a What we heard report, found under the documents tab on this page.
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BC Parks is proposing changes to Christina Lake Provincial Park. We are considering converting two of the four existing parking lots into a new 25-site campground. The 350 metres of sandy beach would remain fully available for day-use as it is now, with the remaining two parking lots left to ensure space for day use.
On this webpage, you will find several important pieces of information about the proposal:
Background and Proposal Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Draft Campground Design
Once you have reviewed this information, please submit your feedback via the survey below. We really value your input and thank you for taking the time to participate.
The feedback we receive will be used to inform our plans going forward, which will be communicated via a project update on this webpage this fall.
Background and Proposal Information:
Camping and recreation opportunities are in extreme demand across the province due to a growing interest in outdoor recreation. In response to this demand, the BC government announced a $21.5M investment over three years to expand and enhance opportunities for camping and outdoor recreation in BC Parks. BC Parks is focusing on areas with high demand, primarily in the South Coast, West Coast and Southern Interior.
Christina Lake Provincial Park is a six-hectare area located on the south end of the lake near Highway 3 in the town of Christina Lake (Regional District of Kootenay Boundary). Christina Lake Park is currently a day use park, with plenty of shade, picnic tables, and a shallow beach - perfect for kids. There are marinas and a public boat launch in the vicinity, but not in the park. The closest provincial park camping opportunity to Christina Lake is Texas Creek Campground located in Gladstone Park, 10km east of the community of Christina Lake. Texas Creek Campground has 62 sites and operates close to 100% capacity during the peak summer camping season.
To provide more camping opportunities for British Columbians, BC Parks is proposing to build a 25-site campground by converting two of the existing parking lots to approximately 17 full-service vehicle accessible campsites and eight walk-in tenting sites nearby. Visitor statistics for the park indicate the existing parking lot footprint is large enough to accommodate ongoing day-use parking and these new campsites. The proposed development includes full services for the vehicle/RV accessible campsites with a dedicated flush toilet and dishwashing station for the tenting area. The design also includes four new individual flush toilets in the day use area. The existing day use toilet/change building will be removed as the building has structural issues that make it unsuitable for renovation.
The current management direction for the park is to provide “lake-oriented outdoor recreation activities”. The park was also established to protect the 350 metres of sandy beach and a small fir/cedar stand. The construction of a campground is not anticipated to impact public access to the beach, or the fir/cedar conservation values in the park.
All new infrastructure would be built to a universal design standard, ensuring facilities are accessible to all park users (e.g., picnic tables, washrooms).
BC Parks welcomes your thoughts and questions on this proposed campground development. Please submit your feedback through the survey link below and see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) as well as the draft campground design (on the right-hand side of the page) for additional information on this proposed project.
This survey is now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback about Christina Lake Park.
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The current management direction for the park is to provide “lake-oriented outdoor recreation activities”. The park was also established to protect the 350 metres of sandy beach and a small fir/cedar stand. The construction of a campground is not anticipated to impact public access to the beach, or the fir/cedar conservation values in the park.
