Blanket Creek Provincial Park, BC
Blanket Creek Provincial Park is a beautiful camping area near Revelstoke, BC. Set on the shores of Upper Arrow Lake, you can enjoy picturesque sandy beaches, breathtaking snow-capped mountains, a historic homestead, access to Sutherland Falls, relaxful camping, and more.
Blanket Creek features a campground that’s great for families, couples, and anyone that loves outdoor adventures. The Blanket Creek campground has 105 vehicle-accessible campsites that offer plenty of privacy, free hot showers, flush toilets, drinking water, and firewood.
It’s also a great base for exploring the local area. Besides the many things you can do in the park itself, you can also take a ferry to soak in Nakusp, Halcyon, and Halfway hot springs. If you’re up for a hike, Mt Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks are only a short drive away.
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Where is Blanket Creek Provincial Park?
Blanket Creek Provincial Park is located on Highway 23, 30 km from Revelstoke and 81 km from Nakusp. It sits on the shores of Upper Arrow Lake, a man-made reservoir on the Columbia River.
Highway 23, which connects Blanket Creek to the surrounding area, is paved and well-maintained — you can easily bring a trailer or RV. The highway follows the Columbia River from Revelstoke all the way to Nakusp.
Blanket Creek is on the outer edge of the Kootenays region of BC. The Kootenays is a laid-back area with countless outdoor adventures and is a wonderful place to go if you want to escape the craziness of the Okanagan!
I highly recommend using Backroad Mapbooks to find nearby parks, camping, hikes, and other outdoor adventures! The Kootenay Rockies, Canadian Rockies, and Thompson Okanagan editions would serve you well while exploring Blanket Creek.
Camping at Blanket Creek Provincial Park
Camping is the main reason people come to Blanket Creek Provincial Park. With 105 well-maintained, easy-to-access campsites and a central location to a slew of outdoor activities, Blanket Creek is an ideal camping spot in the west Kootenays.
Camping at Blanket Creek is only available from early May to late September. There are 98 single sites, seven double sites, and two group sites (the group sites aren’t vehicle-accessible). Sites are generally very private and shaded.

How to Get a Campsite at Blanket Creek
Wondering how to get a campsite at Blanket Creek? Even though it can be hard, it’s certainly not impossible.
There are a few different ways you can nab a campsite during the peak season: reservations, first-come-first-served, and overflow.
Types of Camping
Blanket Creek is exclusively front-country camping, yet it still feels like you’re out in nature. Sites are surrounded by white pine, cedar, and hemlock, as well as thick underbrush. The campsites are well spaced, large, and offer plenty of privacy.
Everyone from tents to RVs are welcome. However, there are no pull-through sites, hookups, or tent pads. Many of the sites are quite large and can accommodate extra vehicles or large RVs/trailers, but please double-check the site size before reserving. Site-specific information is available on Discover Camping.
PS: Sites 63, 64, 66, 68, 71, 72, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, and 82 have wonderful views of the lake, but a walking/biking path cuts through the very end of the sites.
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Camping Fees
Blanket Creek accepts cash or credit only.
Regular Campsites | $28/night |
Reservation Fee | $6/night |
Seniors* | $14 per party/night *Applies from the day after Labour Day to June 14 |
Group Campsite | $120/night plus $5 per adult/night and $1 per child/night |
Youth Group | $1 per person/night with a $50 minimum and $150 maximum |
Second Vehicle | $12/night |
Firewood | $10/bundle |
Sani Station | $5/discharge (coins or tokens) |
*While I do my best to provide up-to-date fees, there may be a discrepancy between what’s posted here and the actual cost.
Camp Host Information
The Blanket Creek camp host and park office are located at the entrance to the campground (not the entire park). The park office accepts both cash and credit cards.
The park is operated by West Kootenay Park Management Inc. and can be contacted at 1 (866) 937-5734 and [email protected].
Facilities + Amenities at Blanket Creek Provincial Park
Blanket Creek, like most provincial parks, has plenty of facilities that will make your visit more comfortable. From numerous front-country campsites to hot showers and drinking water, you’ll find plenty of creature comforts at Blanket Creek.
Things to Do at Blanket Creek Provincial Park
Although Blanket Creek is well known for its campground, there’s a lot more to do at the provincial park than just camp. You’ll certainly be busy!
Nature Trails
There are three main nature trails at Blanket Creek — Sutherland Falls, Nature Trail, and Columbia River Trail — plus a few small trails throughout the campground. All of the trails are beautiful and great places to stretch your legs while enjoying the area.
The Nature Trail and Columbia River trail are hiking and biking trails. Please practice proper trail etiquette when sharing the trail.
Swimming at Blanket Creek Provincial Park
There are two places you can go swimming at Blanket Creek Provincial Park: the day-use swimming lagoon and Upper Arrow Lake. Both areas are clean and have free-flowing water, but the swimming lagoon is warm whereas Upper Arrow Lake is freezing cold.
You cannot swim in Blanket Creek itself or at the base of Sutherland Falls because the water is much too fast and dangerous.
Tip: There are no lifeguards on duty. Swim at your own risk.
Sports at Blanket Creek Provincial Park
You can enjoy a number of different sports at Blanket Creek — some of which are more extreme than others. From SUP and canoeing to rock climbing and kayaking over waterfalls, there are plenty of sports to keep you busy!
Tip: There are no sport rentals at Blanket Creek Provincial Park. You will need to bring your own gear or rent it in Revelstoke.
Wildlife + Plants at Blanket Creek Provincial Park
While you’re visiting Blanket Creek, you’ll fall in love with the gorgeous flora and fauna in the park. You can walk among mature second-growth Western hemlocks and cedars, mossy and lush forest floors, and, if you’re lucky, maybe even spot some local wildlife.
Wildlife
Blanket Creek is home to all sorts of wildlife, ranging from tiny animals that you could (but shouldn’t) hold in your hands to ones that tower above you and could do some damage.
Plants
The forest at Blanket Creek is largely made up of white pine and mature second-growth Western cedar and hemlock. The underbrush ranges from thick and dense to open and mossy.
There are also fruit trees scattered throughout, leftover from the days of the Domke fruit orchards. If you come at the right time, you might even luck out and find some thimbleberries to snack on.
In the fall of 2020, BC Parks and CSISS began ecosystem restoration work in Blanket Creek. They’ve been working hard to remove invasive plants and replace them with indigenous trees and shrubs which the local wildlife rely on. The project aims to encourage natural habitat regeneration so that future plants are more resilient.
FAQs
Gear Recommendations
With so many things to do at Blanket Creek, an exhaustive list of gear recommendations would be pretty overwhelming. Here are my top picks of gear to bring when you visit the provincial park:
Bear Spray
Bears frequent the area, so it’s always a good idea to brush up on your bear safety and bring along bear spray. It’s light and easy to carry. You can even buy a special belt to carry your bear spray in.
Bug Spray
Mosquitoes can get pretty bad during the summer. I prefer to use a natural bug spray or bring a camping fan to literally blow away the bugs.
Backroad Mapbooks
Discover nearby outdoor adventures! The Kootenay Rockies, Canadian Rockies, and Thompson Okanagan editions are best for the area around Blanket Creek.
Lightweight Chairs
Beach access isn’t easy at Blanket Creek. Lightweight chairs will make your life a lot easier when you hike to the beach. Plus, they’re comfy as hell and are great around camp.
