Kikomun Creek Prov Pk - Jaffray, BC

Kikomun Creek Provincial Park

Site #1 - $35. n/s, cell service available

Temp 11C

The last few nights: Camping at it's finest! We enjoyed our stay at this Provincial Park. It's amazing how quiet it was considering it was a weekend. I guess BC peeps aren't as enthusiastic about camping as Albertans. Our parks are usually pretty busy on the weekends. On Friday night there was only us and a young couple in our loop. Although two more units joined us on Sat.





We enjoyed our campfires, however, the nights were a little chilly. The heavy quilt was back on the bed and we were glad to have our catalytic heater burnng through the night. Okay, I admit, I DO miss the power cord a wee bit. Especially in the mornings as I hand pour boiling water through the coffee filter and desperately crave my caffeine fix. And yes, that electric heater and our electric blanket is truly much more efficient!!



                          one of our neighbours

                                        Camp Cook
However, it was an enjoyable stay. No traffic, no trains. We biked and we went on a driving tour through the park. It is large and spread out. We assume it is much busier throughout the summer months. We also drove across the bridge to the other side of this man-made lake - Koocanusa Lake. We were intrigued by a campground there which is full of fulltime, permanent units. We have never seen such a twisted maze crammed with 5th wheels and trailers. Unbelievable. No power on site, so everyone relies on solar panels or generators. I can't even imagine spending my entire summer like that. Sardine city! We were beginning to wonder if we would find our way out of the maze and it would be impossible to give directions to any visitors you may be expecting.

Koocanusa Campsite -- the lake is a little low as shown by docks :)

                      a twisted maze - which way is out??
Sunday was nice and sunny and we debated staying another night. When it started clouding up after lunch, we packed up and hit the road. There were a few sprinkles as we left the park. Good timing.

                              And onward home.

              following the boys through Fort Macleod
It was a shorter than usual spring trip and I was a little sad to arrive home. The 22C weather and the lush green views from our deck soon put a smile on my face. And yes, wine may have been involved. Home does feel pretty good, too. The reason for our short camping trip this spring season? Ron will be heading up to Drayton on Wednesday and then on to Deca Lake for a fishing Trip with his bros.