Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Reservations are available from mid-May to September and must be booked through BC Parks’ Discover Camping website.
- If visiting on weekends or holidays (Canada Day, BC Day, or Labour Day) you’ll want to secure a spot as far in advance of your trip as possible.
- Over 35 sites are first-come, first-served. You might be able to score one, especially mid-week, if you show up right after check-out time at 11am.
When to Go
Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park is open for campers from mid-May to September 30. If you are looking for a quieter experience, weekdays when schools are in session (May, June, and September) will be less busy. The cold-water lake is warmest for swimming in August.
Know Before You Go
- This rustic wilderness park has just basic services, so you’ll need to be self-sufficient.
- Daily and hourly canoe rentals are available onsite, as is a boat launch and dock.
- This is a popular area to explore by horseback, and tour outfitters are available in Pemberton.
- None of the park’s toilets or campsites are wheelchair-accessible.
- The closest towns with basic supplies are D’Arcy, 22 kilometres away, and Mt. Currie, 50 kilometres away.
Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park
A mountainous park popular for wilderness hiking, fishing, boating, and mountain biking.
At the some-10,000-hectare Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park, the serene lake is the main draw. Anglers are attracted by annual trout and char derbies and boaters appreciate the striking mountain views. Hiking includes an easy lake-side trail as well as rugged wilderness trails through terrain shaped by volcanism and glaciation. Lots of wildlife can be spotted, including moose, deer, and mountain goats, plus the occasional spotted owl or grizzly bear. The park’s rustic, 90-site lake-side campground has water spigots and pit toilets as well as a sandy beach, a boat launch, and picnic areas. The park is the traditional territory of the N'Quatqua First Nation.
At the some-10,000-hectare Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park, the serene lake is the main draw. Anglers are attracted by annual trout and char derbies and boaters appreciate the striking mountain views. Hiking includes an easy lake-side trail as well as rugged wilderness trails through terrain shaped by volcanism and glaciation. Lots of wildlife can be spotted, including moose, deer, and mountain goats, plus the occasional spotted owl or grizzly bear. The park’s rustic, 90-site lake-side campground has water spigots and pit toilets as well as a sandy beach, a boat launch, and picnic areas. The park is the traditional territory of the N'Quatqua First Nation.
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park is open for campers from mid-May to September 30. If you are looking for a quieter experience, weekdays when schools are in session (May, June, and September) will be less busy. The cold-water lake is warmest for swimming in August.
Know Before You Go