Mount Fernie Provincial Park Campground is a beautiful, forested area with secluded sites, ample hiking and biking trails, Lizard Creek, and excellent opportunities for nature-based exploration.

Mt. Fernie Provincial Park is open to reservations 4 months in advance of arrival, on a rolling window. Reservations are available for stays between May 30 and September 30.  Some sites are first-come, first-served. The Campground is closed from October until the end of May. 

Make a reservation here. Reservations can only be made online or by calling 1-800-689-9025. 

Mt Fernie Provincial Park is just 3 kilometres down Hwy3 west of Fernie, towards Fernie Alpine Resort. The 259-hectare park protects the sensitive flora and fauna in the park and the banks of Lizard Creek.

About Mt Fernie Provincial Park Campground

• 68 campsites accessible for tenting or RVs (campground map)
• No RV hookups
• Over half of the sites are reservable.
• Firepits, picnic tables
• Shared water available
• Washrooms & showers on site
• Secluded sites in dense forest with plenty of shade

Most sites are reservable during the summer season - book here

About Mt Fernie Provincial Park

Situated in the southern portion of the Kootenay Range, this 259-hectare park is shadowed by the 2,133m high Mount Fernie and protects the drainage area of Lizard Creek. Lizard Creek flows through the park before forming a beautiful waterfall and emptying into the Elk River.

Surrounding forests consist of western larch, Douglas fir, black cottonwood, trembling aspen, western red cedar and spruce, including some areas of old growth. Plant life includes a variety of lichens, mosses, ferns and wildflowers. Abundant wildlife, diverse vegetation and little waterfalls highlight this park. Black bear, deer, and elk are commonly seen in these parts, please be wildsafe in the woods.

The park is 3km from Downtown Fernie.

This area is also popular for mountain biking and hiking. With a vast network of trails there is a great opportunity for visitors to explore the park. Keep in mind that these trails are shared multi-use trails so remember to keep your head up and be mindful of your surroundings.