Kootenay Lake
BC Parks Limited
Pilot Bay
BC Parks kootenays · British Columbia
what to expect
There are wilderness/walk-in campsites at the Pilot Bay Campground. There are fire rings and picnic tables at each site as well as two outhouses and a metal type food cache. This park is user-maintained and you must pack out what you pack in.
the basics
Flush toilets
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
No fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
what to bring
This list adapts to Pilot Bay. no showers means a travel towel;
common questions about Pilot Bay
- does Pilot Bay have electric hookups?
- No. Pilot Bay Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
- how far is Pilot Bay from Calgary?
- Pilot Bay Provincial Park is 252 km from Calgary. Use Google Maps for current drive times — they account for terrain, traffic, ferries, and closures we can't.
- do you need reservations at Pilot Bay?
- Yes. Pilot Bay Provincial Park is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
nearby places
Within ~100 km of Pilot Bay.
want to camp at Pilot Bay?
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