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Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park

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Birkenhead Lake Park · British Columbia

what to expect

Birkenhead Lake Park was first established in 1963 to provide lakeside camping and other recreation experiences for travellers between Whistler and Lillooet. The park was expanded in 1996 from 3,642 hectares to 9,755 hectares, adding significant conservation values of the Sockeye Creek watershed. The park was again expanded by 684 hectares in 2008 to include more of the alpine headwaters of the western side of the Sockeye Creek watershed. The park protects important habitat for a variety of wildlife, including spotted owls, mountain goats, black bears, and grizzly bears. Old growth forests, subalpine and alpine environments, large and small lakes all contribute to the park’s diversity.

Description: BC Parks

the basics

Hookups & power
Dump station
At the campground
Drinking waterPicnic tables
Recreation
Dog park
Drive from Vancouver
146 km
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the campsites

Longest site
32 ft

things to do here

Activities you can do at Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park.

HikingSwimmingFishingCanoeing & kayakingCyclingWildlife viewingWinter sportsHorseback riding

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Quiet hours
10 pm to 7 am. Music, generators, etc. must be shut off completely
Full Prohibition in effect
Open fires and campfires were prohibited for this area (Coastal area) as of Jul 27, 2026. Fire status changes fast — confirm the current restriction on the official bulletin before you travel. Official fire bulletin →
Camping: Cellular service unavailable
BC Parks has this advisory posted for the park. Effective 2023-05-17. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. BC Parks advisory →
Wildfire risk: Campfire ban in effect as of noon Thursday, July 16, 2026
BC Parks has this advisory posted for the park. Effective 2026-07-14. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. BC Parks advisory →
1 more advisories posted
BC Parks lists additional advisories for this park. All BC Parks advisories →
When you can reserve
Reservable through BC Parks. Sites open on a rolling 3-month window — book up to 3 months before arrival, with new dates released daily at 7am PT. BC Parks reservation details →

other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Page generated 2026-07-28. Sources: Camis reservation system + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 8 named anchors.