Birkenhead Lake

Advisories

CATUION: Trail and parking lots are not maintained in the winter. You may encounter deep snow, ice and slippery conditions. Micro spikes or snowshoes are strongly recommended. Use at your own risk.

CAUTION: 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 more information on the dangers of ice please visit the link below.

http://www.redcross.ca/what-we-do/swimming-and-water-safety/swimming-boating-and-water-safety-tips/ice-safety

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

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. Please see a Park Attendant for all inquiries. Full day rental is $69.

Birkenhead Lake 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