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Top of the World Provincial Park

A provincial campground in the Kootenays region of British Columbia with vehicle and tent camping sites. Monitored 24/7 for cancellations, wildfire proximity, and road access conditions.

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Exact geographic coordinates, surrounding topography, and nearby free Forestry rec sites:

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Top of the World Provincial Park

49.8416°N, 115.4000°W•Full Map Screen
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Campfires Permitted in Designated Rings📡 BCWS Fire Centre

No active Category 1 campfire prohibition. Wood campfires allowed in provided metal fire rings (< 0.5m height & diameter).

✅ Wood campfires in fire rings, charcoal, and propane appliances allowed.
💧 Lake Health & Wilderness Water📡 Health Authority

🏊 Lake water temperature is cool; low swimmer's itch activity.

🌿 Clear freshwater conditions.

💧 Wilderness Drinking Water: All backcountry stream and lake water must be treated with a 0.1-micron filter or brought to a rolling boil for 1 full minute.

Plan B: Free FCFS Alternatives Near Top of the World Provincial Park

If Top of the World Provincial Park is fully booked, these rustic Forestry Recreation Sites are within 35 km and require zero reservations:

9 km awayFree FCFS

Summer Lake Rec Site

6 rustic sites · 2WD Forest Service Road

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16 km awayFree FCFS

Lazy Lake Rec Site

12 rustic sites · 2WD Forest Service Road

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18 km awayFree FCFS

40 Mile Camp / Bull River Rec Site

5 rustic sites · 2WD Forest Service Road

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