Camping & Hiking · Fishing · Scenic Views · British Columbia
A small, no-frills lakeside campground near Golden, BC and Kicking Horse Resort, loved for its warm swimming lake, dock and trails. Expect heavy mosquitoes and bring your own water.
Cedar Lake Campground is a small, rustic spot just down the road from Kicking Horse Resort near Golden. The lake is the star: visitors describe it as calm and clear with a sandy beach, a long dock for jumping, and water that's surprisingly warm for a mountain lake. Wildlife sightings are common, from chipmunks and foxes to the occasional black bear.
This is basic camping. Sites are large and well spaced, with outhouses that one camper called immaculate, but there's no drinking water, no garbage service and no firewood for sale. Recent reviewers paid $15 a night in cash or e-transfer, and it's first come, first served. The caretaker gets warm mentions for keeping the place tidy and welcoming. The last stretch in is a short, bumpy dirt road that ordinary cars can manage with care.
Swimming, kayaking and fishing from the dock or pier are the main activities, and kids enjoy catching minnows. A network of trails and boardwalks loops around the lakes, with easy single-track for biking. There's a day-use area with picnic tables and a boat launch, so it's also a popular stop for an afternoon by the water.
Mosquitoes are the recurring complaint. More than one camper described them as severe in the mornings and evenings, so pack repellent and bug candles. Plan to bring your own water and pack out all your garbage.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 195 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Cedar Lake Campground directly.
