CampHostJobsLavina Lookout Recreation Site
Near Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
The lookout has been damaged by wildfire. Danger tree assessments and falling has not occurred so access is not recommended for safety reasons.
Who runs this site
Operated by Four Wheel Drive Association of British Columbia under a partnership agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC.
About Lavina Lookout
Historic Fire lookout over-looking Duncan Lake, approximately 2244 meters in elevation. The present tower was built in 1974. Great ATV trail up to the lookout from Glacier Creek FSR. Nice views of Kootenay Lake, Duncan Lake and surrounding glaciers. Looking to the Northeast is Emperor Peak with an elevation of 3127m (10259ft).
- Type
- Recreation site
- Campsites
- No numbered campsites listed
- Upkeep
- User maintained (pack out what you bring in)
- Access
- Road: 4 Wheel Drive
- Nearest town
- Kaslo, British Columbia
- District
- Kootenay-Boundary (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
- Location
- 50.2492, -116.89447
- Site ID
- REC204276
Activities
Getting there
At the flashing red light in Kaslo turn left onto A Ave. Towards the top of the hill turn right on North Marine Drive (Hwy. 31) toward Meadow Creek and set your odometer to 0. At 28 km you will pass the village of Lardeau. At 34.5 kms. or (21.4 miles) turn right on Argenta Road toward Argenta and Johnson?s Landing. Cross the Lardeau River and proceed for approx. 1 km on a dirt road. At the three way junction turn left on to the Duncan Lake FSR. Proceed approximately 7 kms. and watch for Lavina Forest Service Road marker on your right. Turn right onto Lavina FSR and follow until you reach a large parking area with a kiosk. Unload your ATV here and follow road to Fire Lookout at top. This road is very steep in areas with lots of switchbacks. Elevation is 7280 feet or 2240 meters.
GPS at parking lot is: N 50.279807 / W 116.915245.
Official page at Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Host jobs
Hosts at BC recreation sites are hired by the site operator. Ask the operator through their website.
Host jobs near Lavina Lookout:
- Campground Host, Kootenay Lake Provincial Park RAP Park Contracting Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 17 km away
- Campground Host, Kokanee Creek Provincial Park RAP Park Contracting Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 74 km away
- Park Host, West Kootenay Provincial Parks (2027) RAP Park Contracting / Kootenay SW Parks (BC Parks operator), 74 km away
Nearby recreation sites
- Howser 7 km, 18 campsites
- Twin Bays Site 8 km, 2 campsites
- Meadow Mountain Cabin 14 km, 2 campsites
- Meadow Mountain 15 km
- Macbeth Icefield 18 km
- Jumbo Pass Trail (Cabin) 23 km
Information from Recreation Sites and Trails BC open data (BC Data Catalogue, Open Government Licence – British Columbia), retrieved 2026-10-09. Conditions change: check the official page before you travel. CampHostJobs is not affiliated with the Government of British Columbia.