Stawamus Chief Park

Advisories

Vehicles parked illegally at Shannon Falls Provincial Park will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense. Visitors must park in designated parking lots and observe the “no parking” signs posted. Vehicles parked illegally in closed day-use areas will be charged a fee for gate unlocking. Thank you for your compliance.

December 11th, 2024- Winter Conditions- The parking lot is not maintained in winter. When snow depth is considered a driving hazard, the gate will be closed and will be reopened when there has been adequate melt.

Please check weather conditions before you go and be prepared to change your plans. Trails 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.

December 11th, 2024- Limited access to some areas during the winter season- Vehicle access to some areas of the park is not available during the winter season. Visitors can still access them on foot, but parking may not be available.

April 19th, 2024- Camping reminders and regulations- Attention Campers! BC Parks is reminding vehicle and tent campers at Stawamus Chief Park to adhere to BC Parks camping regulations:

Each tent site and drive-in site are available on a first come, first served, basis.
Campers are required to submit their payment at the self-registration info kiosk and display their registration tags at their campsite for their entire stay.
Maximum length of stay is limited to 14 days. This is to ensure that all visitors to the park have equal and fair access to the campground.
Park operators will be checking camping registration daily.
Designated bear caches will be inspected and cleaned regularly by park operator staff.
Please do not store food items in caches beyond the 14-day stay limit.
To ensure there is room in the bear caches, place all belongings in a self-contained bag. To assist the park operator staff, please label your bag with your campsite number.

Thank you for helping keep the Stawamus Chief campground clean, safe, and accessible for all park visitors.

About Stawamus Chief Park

Stawamus Chief Park protects the 700m massive granite cliffs that stand at the southern entrance to Squamish on the scenic Sea to Sky Highway.

The park provides rock climbing opportunities of international significance. Hiking trails to The Chief’s three summits offer rewarding views of Howe Sound, the Squamish town site, and surrounding mountains. This park has opportunities for camping, hiking, rock climbing, and scenic viewing atop the Chief.

The Stawamus Chief campsites are not reservable and are operated on a first come first serve basis. More info on first come first serve sites.

For information on Stawamus Chief Park please visit the BC Parks website.

Know Before You Go

Campfires: Campfires are not permitted in this park at any time.

Parking: Visitors must park in designated parking lots and observe the “no parking” signs posted. Vehicles parked illegally will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense. Vehicles parked illegally in closed day-use areas will be charged a fee for gate unlocking. Provincial parks along the Sea-to-Sky corridor have experienced exceptional growth in visitor numbers, leading to parking congestion and illegally parked vehicles. Public safety is paramount for BC Parks, and new parking policies are in place to ensure safe access for all. Thank you for your compliance.

Fees: Fees are per person per night for anyone 6 years of age and older. Fees for this park are cash only paid by the self-registration system, please see the information at the campground Entrance.

Camping: Camping is allowed on designated sites only and all equipment, tents, etc., must be on the designated site. Campsites are very shaded with large mature coniferous trees. Please store and lock all food in the storage lockers located throughout the campground and in the cooking shelter.

Hiking: The Chief Trail is a steep and difficult climb, requiring hikers to be in good physical condition. Hikers should be prepared with sturdy footwear, clothing, food, and water.

Climbing: Obey posted closures of climbing routes on the Chief during the critical nesting season of the peregrine falcon.