Alice Lake Provincial Park
August 12, 2011
- The trail closures due to aggressive cougar activity within Alice Lake have been lifted. The Conservation Officer service had the cougar dogs in the area of the activity and they now believe that the troublesome cat has moved on. However due to unusually high snow levels in the alpine there has been a higher than normal amount of cougar activity lower down in the valleys. Please use extra caution when using these trails.
- Electric Hookups - There are now 55 vehicle accessible campsites and one of the group camping areas with electrical hook-ups. The charge is an extra $8/night.
CAUTION If you see or encounter a cougar on the trail call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277 For more Cougar information please go to the BC Conservation website: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/cos/info/wildlife_human_interaction/docs/cougars.html
About This Park
Alice Lake is surrounded by towering mountains, dense forests and grassy areas. There are four fresh water lakes that dominate the landscape and make swimming and fishing very enjoyable pastimes. The trail around Alice Lake is a popular one for an evening stroll and for the more adventurous there is the Four Lakes Trail. There are excellent views of the Squamish River and the Tantalus Range from the DeBeck's Hill Trail. This is a favourite family park.
Park Size: 396 hectare
Special Notes:
It is strongly recommended that you make a reservation well in advance to stay at this park during the months of July, August and September. The park is usually full even on weekdays with little turnover of campsites in the morning. Some weekends when the weather is particularly warm, people are restricted from driving into the park if the parking lots are full. The park has access to many mountain bike trails outside of the park. Please obey all signs while riding.
Please note that dogs must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed on the Alice Lake Trail, beach, playground or picnic areas.
| Campground Hours of Operation
All dates are subject to change without notice |
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| Note: This information is for the campground only. Park users can still walk into the park if conditions such as weather permit. Check the "Attention Visitor Notice" above for park alerts. | |
| Opening and Closing Campground Dates: | March 15 - October 31 |
| Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees: | March 15 - October 31 |
| Campground Reservable Dates: | May 14 - September 12 |
| Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: | 108 |
| Number of Reservable Campsites, if applicable: (all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
62 |
Reservations
Reserveable, vehicle accessible campsites must be reserved through Discover Camping.
First-come, first-served sites are also available. Check-in for reservation holders is between 1:00 pm and 10:00 pm; non-reservation holdersbetween 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Check-out time for all sites is 11:00 am. Gates open 7:00 am and close at 11:00 pm
Group Camp/Picnic Reservations
Group campsite and/or group picnic site reservations are accepted at this park.
Location and Maps
Situated off Highway 99, approximately 13 km north of Squamish, 71 km north of Lions Gate Bridge in North Vancouver.
Maps and Brochures
Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.
- Brochure [PDF 186KB]
- Park Map [PDF 67KB]
- Campground Map [PDF 65KB]
Nature and Culture
- History - Alice Lake, was named for the wife of Charles Rose who settled in the district about 1888. It was a popular recreation spot for local residents even before the park was established in 1956.
- Wildlife - Small mammals and birds such as squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, Stellars Jays, crows and osprey can often be seen in the park.
Activities Available at this Park
Canoeing
Cycling
Fishing
Hiking
Interpretive Programs
The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC has a fun, hands on, Learn to Fish Program that will teach basic angling skills to youth under 16 years old. Click here for more information about the sessions.
Alice Lake Provincial Park is the home of a very
unique program titled "Bear Habitat" which utilizes a variety of props and
games that focus on the habitat and characteristics of the black bear.
The "Bear
Habitat" program is also available at Porteau Cove and Mount Seymour provincial
parks. For details or to book a group, please contact: Ellen
Fulton, Sea to Sky Parks; Ph: 604-986-9371 or email:
info@seatoskyparks.com
Pets on Leash
Swimming
Facilities Available at this Park
Campfires
Drinking Water
Electrical Hookups
Group Camping
Youth group camping charges per night are $1/person (6+), with a $50 minimum and $150 maximum.
Regular group camping charges per night are the base rate for the site, listed in the fee schedule, plus $4/adult (16+, minimum charge for 15 adults), plus $1/child (6-15).
Picnic Areas
Parking fees are no longer being charged. Find out more.
Pit or Flush Toilets
Playground
Sani-Station/Dump
Showers
Vehicle Accessible Camping
There is a gatehouse. If there is no staff available to direct you to a site, go to the gate house to check which sites do not have reservations, then choose a site that does not have a camping receipt posted on the campsite number post. Park operations staff will collected the park fees from you at your site each evening, or you can register and pay for your site at the gatehouse during posted operating hours. Reservation sites are assigned and posted at the gate house. Available first come first serve sites are also posted. If you arrive after the gate is locked, you can park in the Stump Lake parking lots and walk in to your site. You are strongly encouraged to arrive prior to 11:00 pm.
There is a pay phone across from the gate house. The closest store is located 6 km away in Brackendale.
The gate is locked and there are no services or fees from November 1 to March 14.
Electrification: $8.00 per night
Walk-In/Wilderness Camping
