Update as of June 24, 2026: Currently in Phase 2 of an ongoing multi-phased recovery plan, directed towards campgrounds, trails and day use areas along Slocan Lake.

WORK PROGRESS

Opening of Wee Sandy and Sharp Creek to Overnight Camping and Day Use:

• A key step forward this month has been the re-opening of Wee Sandy and Sharp Creek to boat-access recreational day use and overnight camping.
• Please note that there will be a temporary period where these sites will be open, but closure signage is still on site. Staff will be on location to remove closure signs in early July.

Continued closure of Nemo Creek to Overnight Camping and Day Use:

• BC Parks recognizes that Nemo Creek is a very popular site for day use, beach access, and overnight camping. Unfortunately, the 2024 wildfire destroyed the only toilet facility. BC Parks is working to replace it, but installation is not expected until 2027.
• To support safe and enjoyable park use, BC Parks requires adequate toilet facilities to manage human waste at high-use sites. As a result, Nemo Creek will remain closed until permanent infrastructure is in place.

Our next update is anticipated by Fall 2026.

UPDATE ON CLOSURES

Open Areas:

• South Evans Beach, Ben Browns, Mossy Point, Cove Creek Beach, Cory’s Ranch, Sandy Point Beach, Sharp Creek Beach, and Wee Sandy Creek Beach Campgrounds are open to boat access recreational day use and overnight camping;
• Slocan-Evans Beach Trail is open to recreational use.

Closed Areas:

• The continued closure of Nemo Creek Beach to overnight camping and day use;
• The continued closure of trails in the northern portion of the park including Wee Sandy Trail, Sharp Creek Trail (New Denver Glacier), Nemo Creek Trail, Sharp Creek to Wee Sandy Lakeside Connector Trail until wildfire hazards have been mitigated to an acceptable level.

For more info see below: