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photo of Green Lake ' Green Lake Provincial Park
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important info, warnings, alerts for park visitors
general overview of park, size, special features safety, park hazards, wildlife information, health risks
park location, parks nearby, how to get to the park history, cultural heritage, conservation, wildlife
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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites wilderness, backcountry, walk-in camping group camping - 15 or more campers picnic, day-use facilities, no camping wheelchair accessiblity drinking water toilets showers sani-stations, sani-dumps firewood, campfires There are no electrical hook-ups in this park interpretive, educational programs
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

  • There are no park alerts at this time.

Park Info:

Green Lake is made up of 11 parcels of land. Six of these parcels have developed facilities. The open rangeland and mixed forests of aspen and lodgepole pine found here are typical of the Cariboo's landscape. Green Lake is one of the larger bodies of water in the southern portion of the Cariboo. The lake is about 14 km long averaging 1.5 km in width with an irregular shoreline of approximately 57 km. The lake has a low flushing rate and together with the chemical composition of the warm shallow waters, creates the greenish hue giving the lake its name.

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Park Size: 347 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Location:

There is a BC Parks information shelter, which provides information on campground and picnic area locations and a sani-station, located at the south end of the park. Access is approximately 16 km northeast of 70 Mile House off Hwy #97 along North Bonaparte Road or approximately 18 km south of Hwy #24 at Lone Butte and follow the signs along Watch Lake Road. The closest communities, towns and cities are 70 Mile House, Lone Butte and 100 Mile House.

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

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Nature & Culture:
  • History - Green Lake park was established in July of 1975 as an area of high recreational opportunity. Popular summer recreational activities include swimming, boating, fishing, waterskiing, and nature walks.
  • Conservation - As one of the largest water bodies in the southern part of the Cariboo Plateau, Green Lake is a valuable fish and waterfowl habitat area. The low fishing reate of this shallow lake maintains a high content of algae and other micro-organisms, which along with the chemical composition of the water itself, gives it the emerald green hue for which it is known.
  • Wildlife - The area is fairly abundant with moose and deer. Limited numbers of black bear, coyote, squirrels and marmots are also present. The west end of the lake attracts waterfowl as a nesting and migratory resting area. Owls and golden eagles can also be seen.
  • General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information


Visitor Safety:

Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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Reservations:For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.

Campsite Reservations:
Campsite reservations are accepted at both Emerald Bay and Sunset View campgrounds, which are located at opposite sides of Green Lake and first-come, first-served sites are also available.

Group Camp/Picnic Reservations:
Group campsite and/or group picnic site reservations are accepted at Sunset View campground.

Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

Contact Information:

G & P Kleenery Ltd
E-mail address: gpkleenery@telus.net
Phone: (250) 397-2523

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

  • This park offers vehicle accessible campsites. Campsite reservations are accepted at both Emerald Bay and Sunset View campgrounds, which are located at opposite sides of Green Lake. First-come, first-served sites are also available at these campgrounds, as well as, Arrowhead campground. Emerald Bay and Sunset View are campgrounds nestled amongst the trees where as Arrowhead consists of waterfront camping in a fairly open area.
  • Emerald Bay campground has 51 sites, a few of which are double sites. Many of the sites are long and spacious. Sunset View has 54 sites, a few of which are also double sites. Arrowhead has 16 high density sites that are smaller than at the other campgrounds. However, large rigs may still fit in some of these sites. There is room for extra vehicles at the larger sites.
  • If there is no staff at the campground upon arrival, choose a site and pay later. Staff will be at the campground at least once a day during the camping season. There is a telephone located at the Sunset View Campground and the closest store is at Little Horse Lake Lodge near Emerald Bay or at 70 Mile House.
  • If you are unsure of the specific campground locations, refer to the site map for further information.
    Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
    BC Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only): $7.50 per senior's couple/night
Hours of Operation - All dates are subject to change without notice

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.
- Arrowhead campground May 15 - September 30
- Emerald Bay campground

May 15 - September 30

- Sunset View campground May 15 - September 30
Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees:  
- Arrowhead campground May 15 - September 30
- Emerald Bay campground May 15 - September 30
- Sunset View campground May 15 - September 30
Campground Reservable Dates:  
- Emerald Bay campground May 18 - September 4
- Sunset View campground May 18 - September 4
Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: Arrowhead = 16
Emerald Bay = 51
Sunset View = 54
Number of Reservable Campsites, if applicable: (all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) Emerald Bay = 26
Sunset View = 15
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.
wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.

group camping - 15 or more campers

There are group campsites at Sunset View campground consisting of 4 areas that can each hold between 4-5 parties. Click here for reservation information.
Group Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
Youth Group Camping Fee: $50.00 per group / night

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

Picnic/day-use areas are located at Blue Spring, Little Arrowhead, Emerald Bay, and Sunset View. Day use areas at Sunset View and Emerald Bay also feature picnic shelters. Blue Spring, Little Arrowhead, and Sunset View have a locked gate between 10pm and 8am.
Group Picnicking Fee: $35.00 per group

wheelchair accessibility

The outhouses at Emerald Bay and Sunset View are wheelchair accessible.

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drinking water

Cold water taps and handpumps are located throughout the park. Taps are shut off during the off-season. There are no hose hookups for campers/trailers.

toilets

This park only has pit toilets located throughout the campgrounds and day use areas. A flush toilet building is located at the sani-station building.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

A sani-station/dump is available during the collecting season. The sani-station/dump facilities are located at the junction of North Green Lake Road and North Bonaparte Road, 12 km west of Sunset View campground and 18 km southwest of Emerald Bay.Sani-station Use Fee: $2.00 per discharge

firewood, campfires

Firewood can be purchased from the Park Facility Operator in some parks or you may bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil. You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented and some parks may use communal fire rings. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
interpretive,  educational  programs

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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walking, hiking trails

There is a self-guided 1km interpretative trail at Sunset View campground. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.

playgrounds

Big Toy playground equipment is located at Sunset View and Emerald Bay campgrounds. Horseshoe pits are available in all three campgrounds. Please bring your own horseshoes.

swimming

There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks. There are good sand/pebble beaches and shallow, warm, roped off areas of water for swimming at all day use and campground areas in the park.

canoeing, kayaking

Powerboating is popular on the lake, water-skiing conditions are ideal. Canoeing or kayaking is not recommended due to the high winds that arise on the large lake.

power boats, boat launch

Two paved, single-boat launches are located in the park; on the southside at Sunset View campground and on the north side at Little Arrowhead picnic site. There is a parking area for vehicle/boat trailer at both places.

fishing

An annual restocking program of Rainbow Trout provides fair to good fishing opportunities. Locally, fishing is best described as challenging. Try a dark flatfish lure. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

There are numerous cattle trails in the area outside the park which can be used for cycling. Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

horses, horseback riding

No horseback riding, except under permit at Emerald Bay..

pets, domestic animals in parks Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.

Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.

wildlife viewing

No wildlife viewing opportunities.

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winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

No winter recreation opportunities.

scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.

waterskiing

There are waterskiing opportunities at Green Lake.

hunting

No hunting allowed in the park.

climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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