Notable Campgrounds
- Best for privacy: The Emerald and Sunset View campgrounds offer shade and privacy in the pine and aspen forest.
- Best for boat launch access: The southside of Sunset View Campground and the north side of Little Arrowhead have the best access for motorboat fun.
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Green Lake campsites can be booked online via the Discovery Campground Service website.
- When reservations are unavailable, sites are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Three campgrounds sit across from one another on the northern part of the lake.
When to Go
Open from mid-May to the end of September, Green Lake’s services shut down in early September. Fall is the best time to see Canada’s quintessential northern lights, a must-see natural phenomena rarely visible in southern Canada but possible at Green Lake. July and August offer prime swimming temperatures, but shoulder season nights get chilly—bring a sweater and warm clothes. Deer and moose are frequent visitors, as are owls and golden eagles, so consider bringing your camera to catch a snap.
Know Before You Go
- Green Lake beaches are not shaded, so umbrellas are a good idea.
- No e-bikes (electric bicycles) are allowed on bike trails in the park—only roadways.
- The park features an information desk but sells no gear or amenities.
- Catching a fish here can be tricky, but a dark flatline lure can snag a rainbow trout or two.
- Local tour operators offer guided horseback riding on nearby cattle trails.
Green Lake Provincial Park
Emerald green waters, a shallow beach, and spectacular stargazing await.
Five hours’ drive north of Vancouver, just off the Trans-Canada Highway, this small park in former cowboy country is a great road trip rest stop. In the last century, it was a frequent stopover for stagecoaches, and today, its lakeside campgrounds (six of 11 with facilities), have a total of 121 roomy sites. Water skiers love the nine miles (14 kilometers) of lake, turned turquoise from microorganisms, while cyclists appreciate the bumpy cattle trails that are also good for horseback riding. The closest town, 70 Mile House, sits 10 miles (16 km) away and is named in relation to the start of the former Old Cariboo Road in Lillooet, British Columbia.
Five hours’ drive north of Vancouver, just off the Trans-Canada Highway, this small park in former cowboy country is a great road trip rest stop. In the last century, it was a frequent stopover for stagecoaches, and today, its lakeside campgrounds (six of 11 with facilities), have a total of 121 roomy sites. Water skiers love the nine miles (14 kilometers) of lake, turned turquoise from microorganisms, while cyclists appreciate the bumpy cattle trails that are also good for horseback riding. The closest town, 70 Mile House, sits 10 miles (16 km) away and is named in relation to the start of the former Old Cariboo Road in Lillooet, British Columbia.
Notable Campgrounds
- Best for privacy: The Emerald and Sunset View campgrounds offer shade and privacy in the pine and aspen forest.
- Best for boat launch access: The southside of Sunset View Campground and the north side of Little Arrowhead have the best access for motorboat fun.
Read more...Notable Campgrounds
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Open from mid-May to the end of September, Green Lake’s services shut down in early September. Fall is the best time to see Canada’s quintessential northern lights, a must-see natural phenomena rarely visible in southern Canada but possible at Green Lake. July and August offer prime swimming temperatures, but shoulder season nights get chilly—bring a sweater and warm clothes. Deer and moose are frequent visitors, as are owls and golden eagles, so consider bringing your camera to catch a snap.
Know Before You Go