Bear Spring Eco Retreat campground
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Bear Spring Eco Retreat
What's on-site at Bear Spring Eco Retreat
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Bear Spring Eco Retreat, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybird Recreation Site | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Pass Creek Regional Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Group Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sandspit - Kokanee Creek Provincial Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Springer Creek Rv Park & Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Bear Spring Eco Retreat -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia River At International Boundary | 102,000 cfs | → |
| Outlet Creek Near Metaline Falls | 19 cfs | → |
| Pend Oreille River Below Box Canyon Near Ione | 21,400 cfs | → |
| Kettle River Near Laurier | 890 cfs | → |
| Boundary Creek Nr Porthill Id | 41 cfs | → |
| Kootenai River At Porthill Id | 9,280 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Bear Spring Eco Retreat -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Dam | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Boat launches
- Area F (Kokanee Range)
- Highway 3a Harrop
- Main Street Slocan
- Champion Park Road Area J (Lower Arrow/Columbia)
Points of interest
- Canadian Pacific Railway Station
- Nasookin Boat-House
- Old Brilliant Bridge
- Castlegar Museum
- Zuckerberg Island
- Mir Centre For Peace
Paddle runs
- Ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T40n, R46e To Nw1/4 Of Sec 5, T40n, R46e
- Segment 1 Is Classified As Wild And Flows From Its Source For Almost Five Miles To The Intersection With Trail 312 To Segment 1 Is Classified As Wild And Flows From Its Source For Almost To The Intersection With Trail 312
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Bear Spring Eco Retreat as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Bear Spring Eco Retreat
Can I make reservations at Bear Spring Eco Retreat?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Bear Spring Eco Retreat?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Bear Spring Eco Retreat.