Birkenhead Lake Park

Advisories

December 11th, 2024: Winter conditions – park gate closed

Due to winter conditions, the park gate is closed. The gate will reopen in spring when the snow melts. If accessing the park by foot, you may encounter deep snow, ice, and slippery conditions. Micro spikes or snowshoes are strongly recommended. Use at your own risk. Frozen Lakes are extremely dangerous and ice thickness is not monitored. Our recommendation is to stay off the ice. Should you choose to proceed onto the lake this is at your own risk. If you would like to learn more about the dangers of ice, please read this information on ice safety.

September 3rd, 2024: Sani station maintenance

The sani station at Birkenhead Lake is currently undergoing maintenance. There is a $5 self registration to empty at the sani sation, but there are currently no working water towers to flush tanks or refill.

Service fees are payable in cash only: Debit/Credit payments are unavailable in the campground due to a lack of cellular coverage.

REMINDER to all guests that the gate is closed from 10pm to 7am daily.

Road Conditions- Please be aware access to Birkenhead Lake is via Blackwater Lake Road which is a back country dirt road and can be pitted and rough on older/low riding vehicles.

There is no cell reception in the park and wifi is not provided in the campground.

Pit toilets are available in both the day-use and campground areas. No flush toilets or showers at this park.

About Birkenhead Lake Park

Birkenhead Lake Park is located 90 km north of Whistler. To get there, follow Highway 99 north from Whistler. In Pemberton follow the signs to Mount Currie and then to D’Arcy. The turnoff to the park is 33 km from the turnoff to D’Arcy. The park is 17 km from this point on a good quality, loose gravel road.

The park includes old growth forests, sub-alpine, and alpine environments. Birkenhead Lake is right beside the campground and there are several other small lakes in the park. The park protects important habitats for a variety of wildlife, including spotted owls, mountain goats, black bears, and grizzly bears.

Birkenhead Lake Park offers the serenity of wilderness camping with the convenience of vehicle access. The Lake is great for fishing, complete with a boat launch. Fish for rainbow trout, dolly varden, kokanee, and whitefish. Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on the network of trails in the park and beyond. The lake is clear and fairly warm; great for swimming.

Note: Please check for the status of catch and release for the fish identified above.

For more information about Birkenhead Lake Park please visit the BC Parks website.

Visitor Services

Firewood is available for purchase from the Park Attendant

Canoes are available for rent on a first come, first serve basis provided by Paddle Sports.

Birkenhead Lake Park Rates and Fees

CAMPSITE FEE
Drive-In – per party, per night	22.00
Drive-In (Senior – Shoulder Season Only) – per couple, per night	11.00

PARKING FEES
Second Vehicle (Drive-In) – per party, per night	11.00
Second Vehicle (Drive-In – Senior – Shoulder Season Only) – per couple, per night	5.50