Cultus Lake Provincial Park
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A campfire ban is currently in effect for this park. For more information about campfire bans and about provincial parks with park closures and campfire bans in effect, visit the BC Parks campfire ban webpage.
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Winter Camping
The campground will be open and reservable for February 2010. There will be 90 sites with out power available at $28 per night. Minimum stay is 7 days and maximum stay is 28 days. A reservation fee of $25.00 per reservation will be charged. The reservation line opens on October 13, 2009 at 9 am. Please phone 604-986-9371 for inquires and to reserve.
Please note that, due to damage by the 2006/2007 winter storms, the Entrance Bay Campground Playground had to be completely removed as it was a safety hazard. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Park Info
As one of the most popular destination areas in the Lower Mainland, Cultus Lake Provincial Park is characterized by a large, warm freshwater lake and scenic forest-clad mountains. The park is almost evenly divided between the northwest and southeast sides of Cultus Lake. The northwest portion is mostly undeveloped with the visitor-oriented facilities confined to the southeast portion. Just an hour and a half drive away from Vancouver, visitors will find four campgrounds, a large day-use area for picnicking and boating, and ample opportunity for fishing, water skiing, wind surfing and hiking.
Park Size: 2,561 hectares
Special Notes:
Cultus Lake Provincial Park is located near the small community of Cultus Lake, This community offers waterslides, two golf courses, bumper boats, go-carts, canoe, boat and jet ski rentals, marina, miniature golf, restaurants, stables, laundry mat, stores and gas stations. Larger department stores are located in Chilliwack.
| Campground Hours of Operation
All dates are subject to change without notice |
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| Opening and Closing Campground Dates: (campground is accessible but may not offer full services such as water, security, etc.) |
Campground gates are closed during off-season. |
| – Clear Creek campground | April 1 – October 12 (opening date may change subject to completion of storm cleanup) |
| – Delta Grove campground | April 1 – October 12 |
| – Entrance Bay campground | April 1 – October 12 |
| – Maple Bay campground | June 11 – Sept 6 |
| Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees: | |
| – Clear Creek campground | April 1 – October 12 |
| – Delta Grove campground | April 1 – October 12 |
| – Entrance Bay campground | April 1 – October 12 |
| – Maple Bay campground | June 11 – September 6 |
| Campground Reservable Dates: | |
| – Clear Creek campground | June 11 – September 6 |
| – Delta Grove campground | May 10 – September 6 |
| – Entrance Bay campground | May 10 – September 6 |
| – Maple Bay campground | June 11 – September 6 |
| Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: | Clear Creek = 85 Delta Grove = 52 Entrance Bay = 47 Maple Bay = 97 |
| Number of Reservable Campsites, if applicable: (all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
Clear Creek = 34 Delta Grove = 38 Entrance Bay = 45 Maple Bay = 73 |
| Note: The above 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. | |
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Location
Cultus Lake Provincial Park is located 11 km southwest of Chilliwack. Access to the park is off Highway 1 at the Yarrow or Sardis exits. It is 16 km to the park entrance from Yarrow and 10 km from Sardis via the Columbia Valley Highway, which bisects the southeast section of the park.
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Nature & Culture
- History - The park was designated to Provincial Park status in 1948.
- Cultural Heritage - Cultus Lake was known as Swee-ehl-chah or Tsowallie by local First Nations. Cultus is a Chinook word derived from the Salish word Kul, meaning "bad" or "worthless". The lake was considered "bad" in an ancient First Nations legend.
- Conservation - The park lies in the transition zone between the Coastal Western Hemlock and Coastal Douglas-fir biogeoclimatic zones. Douglas-fir and broadleaf maple are the dominant species. Hemlock is evident in the understory, largely on the wetter east side of the lake.
- Wildlife - The park provides habitat for a variety of wildlife including coyote, blacktail deer, beaver, shrew mole, and 100 species of birds. Cultus Lake contains rainbow, Dolly Varden, steelhead and cutthroat trout and all five varieties of salmon.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
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Management Planning
Management Planning Information
- Online Management planning information for this park is available here.
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Map / Brochure
Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.
- Park Map (PDF - updated June 2008)
- Park Brochure (PDF)
- Delta Grove and Clear Creek campground map (PDF)
- Entrance Bay campground map (PDF)
- Maple Bay campground map (PDF)
- Horse trail map (PDF)
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Reservations
Reserveable, vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.
Campsite Reservations:
Campsite
reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are
also available
Group Camp/Picnic Reservations:
Group campsite and/or
group picnic site reservations are accepted at this park.
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Contact Info
Sea to Sky Park Services Ltd
Email address: info@seatoskyparks.com
Phone: (604) 986-9371
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Activities Available At This Park
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Canoeing | |
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Cycling | |
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Fishing | |
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Hiking | |
There are five main trails for you to enjoy and admire the wonders of nature:
- Teapot Hill Trail is located near the Honeymoon Bay group site. There are some steep sections making this trail moderately difficult. This trail is a 5 km round trip (2 hours) viewing Cultus Lake and Columbia Valley.
- Seven Sisters Trail connects Entrance Bay and Clear Creek Campgrounds. Along the trail, stands a group of large Douglas-fir trees, once numbering seven (2 hours return).
- Cultus Lake Horse Trail is 20 km round trip (5 hours), traveling from Edmeston Road to Watt Creek, which joins the north and south ends of the park
- Giant Douglas-fir Trail begins 150 metres west of Delta Grove campground. The walk leads to this forest goliath and also connects with Clear Creek campground (45 minute return walk) .
- Maple Bay Trail starts near the day-use parking lot and provides a self-guiding interpretive stroll past some of the park's natural wonders (30 minutes).
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Horseback Riding | |
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Interpretive Programs | |
There are visitor programs scheduled throughout the summer. Click here to view a schedule of events.
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.
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Pets on Leash | |
Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
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Swimming | |
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Waterskiing | |
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Wildlife Viewing | |
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Facilities Available At This Park
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Boat Launch | |
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Campfires | |
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Drinking Water | |
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Group Camping | |
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Picnic Areas | |
There are picnic grounds with tables and garbage containers at Entrance
Bay, Maple Bay, and Spring Bay day-use areas. There are parking facilities
for 700 vehicles. Changehouses are located at Entrance Bay and Maple
Bay. The Spring Bay day-use area is open all year with no services. The
available beaches are sandy. Entrance Bay and Maple Bay campgrounds have
flush toilets. Spring Bay campground has only pit toilets. Campfires
are prohibited. However, some picnic tables have BBQ stands for hibachis.
There is a beach area for dogs, but they must remain on leash. There
is a gate that is locked between dusk and 8:00 am during which time the day-use
area cannot be accessed.
Entrance Bay day use area is open from April 1 to October 8. Maple Bay day use and boat launch open from June 15 to September 3. Watt Creek open from April 1 to October 8. Spring Bay and Tea Pot Hill parking lot are open all year, weather permitting.
Yearly passes are available at the park gatehouse; cash and interac available.
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Pit or Flush Toilets | |
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Sani-Station/Dump | |
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Showers | |
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Vehicle Accessible Camping | |
There are four campgrounds within this park: Clear Creek has 82 sites; Delta Grove has 57 sites; Entrance Bay has 52 sites; and Maple Bay has 104 sites. There are 19 double sites and no pull through sites. There is no parking available for extra vehicles. There is a gate house open 24 hours during peak season. If no staff is available to help find a site, reserved sites are posted on the gate house board and remaining sites are on a first come first serve basis. Camping is not available if the gate is locked. There is a pay phone located at the gate house. The nearest store is in the municipality of Cultus Lake approximately 2km away.
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Wheelchair Access | |
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