S⨱ótsaqel / Chilliwack Lake Park
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About the Park
S⨱ótsaqel / Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park is located 150km east of Vancouver off Highway 1.
S⨱ótsaqel / Chilliwack Lake Park is an ideal spot for canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, swimming, fishing, and hiking. A wide sandy beach has stunning views on all sides as the ramrod-straight fir forest rises to ice fields and scissor-cut peaks. The park is great for families with a playground and volleyball net located in the day-use area.
S⨱ótsaqel / Chilliwack Lake Park is a pristine escape from city life that is characterized by a valley-bottom lake surrounded by old growth forests and bountiful sub-alpine and alpine ridges to explore. Forty kilometers of trails provide opportunities for hiking, bird and wildlife viewing, and nature appreciation.
For more information about S⨱ótsaqel / Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park please visit the BC Parks website.
Facilities
Activities
Visitor Services
Most sites at S⨱ótsaqel / Chilliwack Lake Park are reservable and reservations can be made through the Discover Camping website. This location offers an RV trailer for rent. This RV, with full hookups, is available for rental from May to October. The RV has a small kitchen with refrigeration, all cooking utensils, dishware, and an outdoor BBQ. For information on pricing and availability see Cabins/RV Rentals.
S⨱ótsaqel / Chilliwack Lake Park is now renting propane campfires. These campfires can be used during fire bans and easily hook up to propane barbeque tanks. If you need to exchange your BBQ tank or buy a new one, you can do it at the gatehouse in the park.
Firewood and ice are available in the park.
Advisories
Forest Service Road closure.
The Chilliwack Lake FSR, which provides access to some portions of Sxótsaqel / Chilliwack Lake Park has been closed due to unstable conditions and road washouts resulting from the December storm event.
Due to the Forest Service Road closure, portions of the park are inaccessible.
Check the Ministry of Forests road safety information webpage for the most recent information on FSR closures in the Chilliwack Forest District.
You can still visit other BC Parks that remain unaffected by flood events. Find other places to visit on the find a park page. – Updated January 6, 2026
Trails and stream banks affected by flooding. Use extra caution.
Sx̱ótsaqel/Chilliwack Lake Park has been impacted by the recent atmospheric river event. Please use extra caution when visiting the park. Trail edges and stream banks may be eroded or undercut and can fail without warning. Staff are assessing for further damage. Please heed any signage you encounter during your visit. – Posted January 16, 2026
Limited access to this park during winter season.
Vehicle access to the park is not available during the winter season. Visitors can still access the park on foot, but parking may not be available. Check park opening dates, camping, and facilities for details and opening dates.