General Campground Information

Centennial Campground is OPEN until September 30, 2024.

Wildfires in the area have affected New Denver. We are not currently on any advisory or alert. Cancellations within 14 days of arrival are not eligible for a refund unless New Denver is on a travel ban or state of emergency. Please process your bookings online.

A province-wide fire ban is currently in effect.

Coyotes, Bears, Owls have all been seen in New Denver recently, please keep animals on leash and attractants away.

CHECK IN & STAY GUIDELINES

CHECK IN PROCEDURE: Check-in time is from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm – all campers must check in with the Campground Attendant prior to parking in a campsite. As sites are reserved online, in real time, the site may not be available, even if it is not marked. Late arrivals may be accommodated if the Campground Attendant is contacted prior to arrival.

Check-In Time: 1:00 pm
Check-Out Time: 11:00 am

NOISE POLICY:  To respect the various needs of our guests please take note of quiet hours.
Quiet Hours: 10:00 pm – 8:00 am
Generator Use: 8:00 am – 10:00 am AND 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

FIRE SAFETY: For safety reasons fires are only permitted in the fire pit at your site.  Please do not put garbage in the fire pits.  Absolutely no fire pits on the beach except in designated location. Firewood is available from the campground host – please, no scavenging for firewood. During a fire ban propane pits may be accommodated on a low flame.

BATHROOMS:  We only clean one building at a time, so bathroom facilities are always available.
Shower Instructions: Deposit a $1.00 coin, pull the handle towards you to turn the water on (and push it back in when you’re done).  You’ll get about four minutes of water and you can adjust the temperature just like you would at home.

PET POLICY: Pets need to be on a leash within the Village of New Denver, except for in the designated off-leash along the south side of Carpenter Creek.  We have strategically placed “Poop & Scoop” dispensers and waste bins in the park for your convenience.  Please pick up after your dog and make sure it doesn’t wander.

Reminders

Recycling: If you are not taking your pop and beer cans with you, please place them in the recycling bins.

Cell/Wifi: There is no WIFI in Centennial Park. Cell reception for the are is quite good and complimentary wifi can be found at KSCU, or the Visitors Centre. Need more time or a workstation? Try our Library.

Recreation Equipment Available: Bocce balls may be obtained from the campground host.

Wind: It can be unpredictable.  In the event of strong winds please roll up your awning and use caution while on the water.

Wildlife

Wildlife including bears, cougars, coyotes, and deer are known to enter the Village. Please advise the Campground Attendant if you see any potentially dangerous wildlife. To help keep wildlife wild and the community safe, the Village of New Denver requests that visitors to Centennial Park and Campground observe the following regulations:

  • Ensure that all pets are leashed
  • Place all garbage in the bear-resistant bins located throughout the park
  • When cleaning fish, please ensure remains are placed in the bear-resistant bins
  • Keep your campsite clean and odour-free
  • Store the following items in your vehicle or camper:
    Food, Coolers, Stoves and grills, Pots and pans, Dishes & utensils, Wash basins, Pet food and dishes, Toiletries

Visitors traveling without a vehicle can make arrangements for safe food storage with the Campground Host.

Local Attractions

The All Wheels Skill Park

Located just past Site 22, at the end of Josephine St. Bring your boards, bikes, and blades. Helmets are required.

The Kohan Reflection Garden

(adjacent to the campground) is a beautiful public Japanese-style garden, established in 1989. The serene lakeside grounds honour the Japanese Canadians relocated to the BC Interior in 1942.  Please be advised that the Garden is not a children’s playground but, rather, a place for quiet contemplation and garden viewing.  We ask that your children use other areas of Centennial Park for play.  Bicycles are NOT permitted inside the Garden.

The Mori Trail

The Mori Trail provides breathtaking views of Slocan Lake and surrounding area as it follows the shoreline from Carpenter Creek northwards to Bigelow Bay. This walking trail can be accessed from many different points in town.

Heritage Downtown

Visit our heritage main street, Sixth Avenue, the Silvery Slocan Museum and the Visitor Information Centre.  There are paths along Carpenter Creek and parts of Mori Trail that connect the campground with the downtown core.  Please ask for directions from the Campground Host.

The Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre

A National Historic Site located only a block from the campground.  Exhibits and original internment shacks, surrounded by a beautiful Japanese garden, commemorate the internment of Japanese-Canadians during World War II.

Opening Hours:         10:00 am – 5:00 pm, 7 days per week – May 1- September 30
Admission rate:         $9.00/adult, $7.00/student or senior, $20/family.

Other Area Attractions

The Galena Trail from Three Forks to Rosebery, Idaho Peak, historical Ghost Town of Sandon to the East; Slocan Lake and Valhalla Provincial Park to the West; Silverton to the south; and the Slocan Lake Golf Course to the north.

Please ask the Campground Attendant for more information and have a great stay!!

Contact

Village of New Denver
115 Slocan Avenue
PO Box 40
New Denver, BC V0G 1S0

Phone: 250 358 2316
Email: office@newdenver.ca
Website: www.newdenver.ca

Hours of Operation
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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