Dorr Road Campground

08/14/2026

Just a friendly reminder that there is an ATV/Off-road vehicle ban in our area! Stay safe out there!

REGIONAL WILDFIRE UPDATE (posted: Aug.10.26 2:25pm)

A couple of important updates to pass along this afternoon including an Off-Road Vehicle Prohibition for the entire Southeast Fire Centre (including ALL OF THE RDEK).

🔥Matthew Creek Wildfire - W of Kimberley
• The planned ignitions on the Matthew Creek Wildfire did not proceed yesterday afternoon as conditions were not favourable
• Today, August 10, operational staff will again look to conduct the ignitions to remove unburnt fuel between the fires edge and pre-established control lines
• Planned ignitions will only go ahead if weather and site conditions allow and if they do, smoke will be visible from the City of Kimberly and surrounding area
• Operations are ongoing
• The Area Restriction remains in effect

🔥Tower Creek Fire - west of St. Mary Lake
• BEING HELD and is not expected to grow further beyond the pre-determined boundary or control lines
• It remains an active wildfire and crews will continue to be on it

🔥Calamity Creek Wildfire - 40km northwest of Kimberley
• Is now classified as BEING HELD and is not expected to grow beyond current control lines or boundaries
• It remains an active fire and is being regularly monitored
• Area Restriction in effect

There are no other significant changes to report on any of the other fires in the region. As always, the most up to date info on fires can be found on www.bcwildfire.ca

🚫OFF-ROAD VEHICLE BAN 🚫

Effective immediately off-road vehicles (ORV) are prohibited on crown land throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, which includes the entire East Kootenay.

▶The operation of any off-road vehicle for recreational purposes on Crown land will be prohibited and all on-highway vehicles must remain on road surfaces as defined in the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation.

The prohibition applies to off-road vehicles as defined in the Off-Road Vehicle Act and section 2 (a) of the Off-Road Vehicle Regulation:
• all-terrain vehicles
• motorcycles
• off road side-by-side vehicles

This prohibition does not apply to private lands or national parks. It also does not apply to emergency response, agriculture or commercial / industrial users who operate ORVs for farming/business purposes.

Further details and a map: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/off-road-vehicles-to-be-prohibited-in-the-southeast-fire-centre/

Report an off-road violation
• RAPP line at: 1 877 952-7277.

The campfire ban remains in effect for the entire East Kootenay. NO WOOD BURNING CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED. Propane fit pits must be ULC and CSA approved and the flame height must not exceed 15cm.

To report a wildfire, illegal burning or campfires:
• *5555 (cell phone) or 1 800 663-5555 from any phone
• BC Wildfire App

05/18/2026

Loop 3/ North #2 New sites are in Brown

05/18/2026

05/16/2026

We have seasonal camping spots available for the season. For more information email
[email protected]

05/10/2024

Good morning folks!

Our website failed to update this notice until now, but our rates has changed! Due to some unfortunate unforeseen circumstances, we were left with no choice but to raise the costs for camping for our campground for the months of July and August (rather than raising the base price for the entire year for all campers). Please visit our website for the updated rates as we continue to make reservations today.

We are actively clearing out our mailbox as we return calls on our list, so if you missed calling in at midnight, now is your chance!

http://www.koocanusacamping.com/dorr-road.aspx

05/09/2024

Good afternoon campers!

Set your alarm clocks up, because our phone line will be opening up TONIGHT at Midnight! (12:01 AM)

CALL in to our main office to 250-887-3203 EXT. 1 (NOT any other extension, please!) and leave a brief message of the following information:

-Your name
-Your phone number
-Your camping unit type AND size (eg. 30ft trailer, tenting, etc.), and
-Camping dates you are interested in

Calls will be INCREDIBLY high tonight, so if you can't reach us and leave a message, call back again until you can leave a message on our voicemail! Please note we will NOT be accepting reservation requests by email or through Facebook Messengers during this time!

Voicemail full already? No worries! Our office staff will be clearing messages off the voicemail left from tonight first thing in the morning!

Calls will be returned in the order received.

04/03/2024

A friendly reminder for all seasonal holders!

If you haven't already got your contracts and payment in, or if you're unsure where to send it, here's a quick list!

- Send your signed contracts (pages 1, 2, and 9 only, please) back by mail to the address listed on your contracts or to [email protected] . No pictures of your contract from your phone, please! They do not print very well at all on our end.

- You can mail your payment (cash or cheque) to us in the mail or drop in to our main office during regular business hours (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

If you want to pay by credit card (Visa or Mastercard only), call our office and leave a message of your contact info to 250-887-3203 ext. 1 to the campground line. (Please don't call the manager or the bookkeeper's line. They don't process credit cards!) Our office staff will return calls between Thursdays and Sundays to process credit cards.

Thank you all, and have a nice day!

03/22/2024

Our Reservation Line will be opening for the season starting May 10th at Midnight/12:01 AM!

Our campground will also be open for drop-in camping starting May 1st thru May 10th! Just pull on in on those days and see our camp host for a site! (Cash only please!)

02/01/2024

Good morning!

Our campground is still closed for the season, but we will be opening a waitlist for those interested in seasonal sites for the 2024 camping season starting today! Please email us with the following information so we can add you to this list!

Email to: [email protected]
- Your name
- Your phone number
- Your camping unit AND size*
- Which campground you are interested in, Dorr Road or Big Springs (TPDC operates both)

*We cannot guarantee you a specific site at our campground should it become available at this time. We will be prioritizing sites by camping unit size in the order received.

Please also note that this waitlist will be kept ONLY for this season, 2024. This will NOT carry over for the 2025 season, so if you apply for this season, you will not automatically be added to the next season.

RESERVATIONS OPENING MID-APRIL! Be on the lookout for updates!

10/02/2023

Starting today, Dorr Road Campground is closed for the season!

A big thank you to everyone who had stayed with us this summer! We're looking forward to seeing you all again! We'll keep you posted on reservation opening day when the office opens up next year!

See you next year!