Birkenhead Lake
Advisories
September 15th, 2022: All campsites after September 18th are Firs Come, First Serve until September 30th, 2022.
May 11, 2022: Due to winter damage, the dock and access ramp are closed. Repairs are underway.
May 7, 2022: Campsites 1 to 78 are now reservable and campsites HD86 to HD98 are First Come, First Serve basis.
Service fees payable in cash. Debit / Credit payments are unavailable in the campground due to lack of cellular coverage.
REMINDER to all guests that the gate is closed from 10pm to 7am daily
About Birkenhead Lake
Birkenhead Lake Provincial 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 habitat for a variety of wildlife, including spotted owls, mountain goats, black bears and grizzly bears.
Birkenhead 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 fish identified above.
For more information about Birkenhead 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 Rates and Fees
CAMPSITE FEE |
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Drive-In – per party, per night | 22.00 |
Drive-In (Senior – Shoulder Season Only) – per couple, per night | 11.00 |
PARKING FEES |
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Second Vehicle (Drive-In) – per party, per night | 11.00 |
Second Vehicle (Drive-In – Senior – Shoulder Season Only) – per couple, per night | 5.50 |
VISITOR SERVICES |
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Sani-Station | 5.00 |
Firewood | 1 for $12 or 3 for $32 |
TOTAL NUMBER OF SITES |
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Vehicle Accessible Site | 91 |
Walk In Sites | n/a |
TOTAL NUMBER OF RESERVABLE SITES |
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Vehicle Accessible Site | 46 |
Walk In Sites | n/a |
OPERATIONAL DATES |
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Full Service | May 13 – Sept 30 |
PARK LOCATION
PARK FACILITIES
Activities
Canoeing
Cycling
Fishing
Hiking
Pets on Leash
Swimming
Wildlife Viewing
Windsurfing
Winter Recreation
Facilities
Boat Launch
Camp Fires
Drinking Water
Picnic Areas
Pit or Flush Toilets
Sani-Station / Dump
Vehicle Camping
Walk in / Wilderness Camping
Wheelchair Access
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