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Pilot Bay Provincial Park

pilot bay

BC Parks
kootenays · British Columbia · reservable

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
drive from calgary
3.4h · 252 km
drive from vancouver
6h · 454 km
drive from edmonton
6.6h · 493 km

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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; the lake means a swimsuit;

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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 — approximately a 3.4-hour drive on highway routes.
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.
when is the best time to camp at pilot bay?
Peak season at Pilot Bay Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of pilot bay.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from bc parks + open sources

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