This park offers vehicle accessible campsites on a first-come, first served basis - campsite reservations are not accepted. There are 2 campgrounds; Lakeside Campground and the Upper Campground. The Lakeside Campground consists of 25 sites that overlook the lake. There are 10 high density sites that can accommodate large rigs. There is also 1 pull through site at this campground and parking for extra vehicles is available in the park but not on the sites. The campsites in the Upper Campground are larger and more double sites are available. The sites are nestled amongst the trees and there is parking available for extra vehicles on site. This campground is used for overflow camping.

If staff are not around when you arrive at the campground, choose your site and pay later. Staff will be at the campground at least once a day during the camping season.
There is no pay phone in the park and the closest store is located in Clinton, approximately 43 km away.

Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
BC Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only): $7.50 per senior's couple/night

No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.

There are no group campsites available at this park.

There is a day-use/picnicking area with picnic tables, pit toilets, an adventure playground, and a parking area.

No facilities in the park are wheelchair accessible.

Cold water taps are located throughout the park. Taps are shut off during the off season.  

There are pit toilets located throughout the campground and day-use area.

There are no shower facilities at this park.

There are no sani-station/dump facilities at this park.

While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood.Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

There is a 3.5 km self-guided Otter Marsh Interpretive trail. Please see Otter Marsh Interpretive trail brochure noted above.

For your own safety and preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.

Swimming is available at the beach located in the day-use area. The swimming area is roped off. There are NO LIFEGUARDS on duty at provincial parks.

There are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at this park.

There is a paved, single-wide boat launch on the lake adjacent to the lakeside campsites. Towing behind boats is not allowed and there is a speed limit of 10 km per hour at Big Bar Lake. Boat launch is open until Canada Thanksgiving weekend.

Fishing for rainbow trout is a popular activity, as the lake has had an active stocking program since 1970, and is now stocked on a yearly basis. There have been trout up to 6.5 lb caught in the lake, and many fish are in the two pound range. Nearby Little Big Bar lake and Beaverdam Lake are also popular for fishing. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

Bicycles must keep to roadways, and bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia. If exploring by mountain bike, the Jesmond Fire lookout provides great views of the Fraser River and the Mountains and rangelands of the Chilcotin.

Horseback riding is not allowed in the park; however there are guest ranches in the area that offer trail rides outside the park.