Park in Argenta

Glacier Creek Regional Park

Provider: Regional District of Central Kootenay

Waterfront regional park and first-come, first-served campground on Duncan Lake.

RDCK describes this approximately 20.1-hectare waterfront park as offering camping, boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and nature interpretation. Campsites are first-come, first-served; reservations are not accepted. The RDCK lists a $15 per day campsite fee. Check current park status, access conditions, and rules before travelling.

Service Areas: Argenta, Meadow Creek

Location: 1450 Duncan Fire Service Road, Howser, British Columbia

Contact: cbfitness@rdck.bc.ca; 2502545864; https://www.rdck.ca/parks-and-recreation/parks/crawford-bay-regional-park-1/; 250-229-4316; phergott@rdck.bc.ca; https://www.rdck.ca/our-community/recreation/leisure-access-program/; 250-354-1004; dlavoie@rdck.bc.ca

Source · Retrieved: Sep 25, 2026

Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Park

Provider: BC Parks

Remote non-mechanized wilderness park with backcountry access from the Kootenay Lake and Lardeau area.

BC Parks describes the conservancy as a non-mechanized wilderness area with no facilities or marked trails and no regular service. Access is remote and rugged; use current BC Parks maps and backcountry information before planning a trip. Vehicle access into the conservancy is prohibited.

Service Areas: Argenta, Johnsons Landing

Contact: https://bcparks.ca/buckinghorse-river-wayside-park/; parkinfo@gov.bc.ca; 1-780-202-2418; martyclark@benchcreekresources.com; parkinfo@gov.bc.ca; parkinfo@gov.bc.ca; 8006899025; 2504223003; camping@ekparks.ca; 250-651-7634; 250-964-3489; northquartz@aol.com; 604-986-9371; info@seatoskyparks.com

Source · Retrieved: Sep 25, 2026