Ministry of Environment

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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

As of May 4, 2008:

For the Berg Lake trail - due to the colder then normal spring conditions but average winter snowfall there is still up to 30 cm of snow on much of the lower part of the Berg Lake Trail. This is the section that would include the Trailhead to Whitehorn Campground. Limited campsites are available at Kinney Lake and Whitehorn due to the snow. Gaiters would be highly recommended. Above Whitehorn Campground snow could be as much as one meter deep in many areas - so travel from Whitehorn to Berg is not recommended at this time. As conditions change, updates will be posted.
Please note: Backcountry travel, especially in winter conditions, requires proper preparation, gear and trip planning. As there are many potential avalanche areas along the Berg Lake Trail and in Mt Robson Park, we strongly encourage users to be well equipped and knowledgeable for winter backcountry travel.
Visitor Information - Visitors camping along the Berg Lake Trail must first register at the Visitor Center which is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. Climbers or hikers who are using Berg Lake Trail to access more remote backcountry areas are encouraged to use the voluntary sign-in form at the trailhead.
We encourage visitors to check the Canadian Avalanche Association website for current conditions.

Park Info:

"On every side the snowy heads of mighty hills crowded round, whilst, immediately behind us, a giant among giants, and immeasurably supreme, rose Robson's Peak" ( Milton and Cheadle, 1865 )

Mount Robson Provincial Park, the second oldest park in British Columbia's park system, is truly one of the world's crown jewels. The mountain for which the park is named guards the park's western entrance. At 3,954 meters, Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, towers over the lesser surrounding peaks. Winter or summer, this is one of the finest views in the Rocky Mountains. Just as the early trappers, hunters and explorers felt in awe at the mountain's magnificence, travelers today experience the same feelings.

With Alberta's Jasper National Park as its easterly neighbour, Mount Robson Provincial Park comprises a portion of one of the world's largest blocks of protected areas. Designated as a part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990, Mount Robson provides everything from developed, vehicle-accessible camping to remote valleys that seldom see a human footprint. Mount Robson Provincial Park also protects the headwaters of the Fraser River. From it's pristine alpine source, the Fraser River gains strength and size to match any of the world's major rivers. Future generations will surely appreciate the protection of this great river's source within Mount Robson Park.

Flora and fauna are typical of the western slope of the Rocky Mountains, North Continental Range. One is able, on some trails, to travel between three different vegetation zones during a day hike. Over 182 species of birds have been documented in the park. All wildlife indigenous in the Rocky Mountain can be found here. Mule and Whitetail Deer, Moose, Elk and Black Bear call the lower elevation home while Grizzly Bear, Caribou, Mountain Goat and Mountain Sheep inhabit the higher elevations. With over 217,000 hectares of mostly undisturbed wilderness available, wildlife populations are allowed to ebb and flow with minimal intervention by humans. There are excellent wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the park. From mountain goats on the many cliffs and rockslides to moose in Moose Marsh, the patient observer will be suitably rewarded.

In recent years, BC Parks has been developing and refining management plans to deal with the park's fragile resources. The challenge lies not only in trying to ensure the resources within the park are maintained in a natural and diverse manner but to look at the landscape with a broader perspective. By considering the needs and objectives of our various neighbours in our management of naturally occurring events such as wildfire, forest disease and insect infestations we will be better able to have our neighbours, be they National Parks or part of the working forest, consider the needs of the Parks resources. Caribou, grizzly bears as well as fire and beetles do not recognize boundaries. By working together, we can ensure places like Mount Robson Park do not simply become islands in a sea of development, while still encouraging sustainable, out of park development.

Park Size: 224,866 hectares

Special Notes:

The first annual Valemount Bird festival will be held June 6, 7 and 8, 2008.
For more information please call 250-566-4325.
Public telephones are available at the Robson Meadows campground entrance during the summer season and all year at the Visitor Centre and gas station at the park viewpoint.
The nearest hospital is located in the Village of McBride, 90 KM west of the park on Highway 16. For those camping or hiking at the east end of Mount Robson Park, the Jasper townsite hospital, 35 KM east on Hwy 16 would be closest. A medical clinic is located in the Village of Valemount, 35 KM south west of the park on Highway 5.
Licensed motor vehicles including motorcycles, trail bikes and similar vehicles are restricted to vehicle roads and parking areas. Please keep vehicles and equipment on camp pad and driveways. Damage can be done by careless vehicle parking or equipment location. Unlicensed vehicles are prohibited in Provincial Parks. All terrain vehicles and snowmobiles are not permitted in the park except with special permission.

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Online Management Planning Information

Location:

Location Map

The park is located in east, central British Columbia, just west of the British Columbia/Alberta border and Jasper National Park. Approximately 4 hours north of Kamloops, BC on Highway 5; 3 1/2 hours east of Prince George, BC on Highway 16; and 5 hours west of Edmonton, Alberta on Highway 16. The closest communities to this park are Valemount, Tete Jaune Cache and McBride.

There are commercial airports in Prince George, Kamloops and Edmonton. Rental vehicles are available at these centers. The park is also served by Greyhound Bus Lines and Via Rail, contact the Visitor Centre for more information.

Map/Brochure:

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

Location Map
Mount Robson brochure (71 kb pdf)
Mount Robson visitor centre/headquarters area brochure (114 kb pdf)
Berg Lake area map (58 kd pdf)
Berg Lake brochure (153 kb pdf)
Lucerne area map (34 kb pdf)
Mount Fitzwilliam Trail map (19 kb pdf)
Mount Fitzwilliam Trail brochure (82 kb pdf)
Robson River and Robson Meadows area map (92 kb pdf)
Robson River and Robson Meadows brochure (113 kb pdf)

Nature & Culture:

Visitor Safety:

A number of the trails, walks and backcountry areas are in hazardous terrain. Slippery rocks, cliffs, uneven trail surfaces and fast flowing rivers and waterfalls can all be dangerous. Children should be supervised on all trails, hikes and walks in the park. Never let small children get so far ahead of you on the trail that you are unable to observe their actions or quickly respond in the event of a problem.
Carry a first aid kit while away from your campsite and have a good understanding of how to manage basic first aid emergencies. All staff at Mount Robson Park have first aid training and can offer assistance when required. As with animal hazards, your best protection will be preparation and knowledge.
Consumption of mushrooms and other natural items like berries, in addition to being illegal if picked in the park, can be hazardous to the untrained. When in doubt, don't eat it.
All surface water sources should be either boiled, filtered or treated prior to use.

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

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 only at the Robson Meadows campground and the Berg Lake Trail. They both also have first-come, first-served sites available. All campsites at the Robson River and Lucerne campgrounds are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reservations by phone only are accepted for the Berg Lake Trail. Internet bookings for the trail cannot be accepted at this time. Please read the information on the Berg Lake Trail page.

Group Camp/Picnic Reservations:
Group campsite reservations are accepted at this park.

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

Contact Information:
Please note: The following listed number does NOT provide information about the Berg Lake Trail - For information about the Berg Lake Trail - please visit Mt Robson Visitor Information Centre.

Design By Nature Park Services
Email address: designbynature@telus.net

This park offers vehicle (large and small) accessible campsites. Campsite reservations are accepted at Robson Meadows campground only; first-come, first-served campsites are also available. All campsites at the Robson River and Lucerne campgrounds are on a first-come, first-served basis.

There are three drive-in campgrounds:

Robson Meadows - 125 treed campsites;
Robson River - 19 campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis only;
Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $19.00 per party / night
BC Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only): $9.50 per senior's couple/night

and

Lucerne - 36 campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
BC Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only): $7.50 per senior's couple/night

Campground 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.
- Robson Meadows campground	May 15 - September 30
- Robson River campground	May 15 - September 30
- Lucerne campground	May 15 - September 30
Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees:
- Robson Meadows campground	May 15 - September 30
- Robson River campground	May 15 - September 30
- Lucerne campground	May 15 - September 30
Campground Reservable Dates:
- Robson Meadows campground only	May 15 - September 4
Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites:	Robson Meadows = 125 Robson River = 19 Lucerne = 36
Number of Reservable Campsites, if applicable: (all remaining sites are first-come, first-served)	Robson Meadows = 32
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 or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. There is backcountry winter camping offered in this park.The regular campgrounds in the backcountry at Berg and along the trail up to Berg. There is no fee collected for winter camping at this time.

Backcountry Camping Fee: $5.00 per person / night, for all persons 13 years of age or older
Berg Lake Trail - Ranging from five tent pads at Rearguard Campground to 26 tent pads at the Berg Lake campground. Reservations accepted for a portion of the sites. Unless you have a reservation, you may not be able to get on the trail during busy periods.
Corridor - Several trailheads are located along the highway corridor that access wilderness/walk-in campsites.
Lucerne - Two walk-in/cycle campsites are available.

Campground Hours of Operation All dates are subject to change without notice
Opening and Closing Dates for Berg Lake Trail: ( is accessible but may not offer full services such as water, security, etc.)	Year round
Berg Lake Trail Dates with Full Services and Fees:	May 1 - October 31
Berg Lake Trail Reservable Dates:	June 12 - September 15
Total Number of Walk-in Sites:	103
Number of Reservable Sites, if applicable: (all remaining sites are first-come, first-served)	18
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.

There are group campsites at this park. Click here for reservation information.

Berg Lake Trail - Group camping located at Whitehorn campground and Robson Pass campground.
Robson Meadows - Group camping complete with covered shelter available adjacent to this campground. No picnicking allowed at this group campsite. This group campsite remains open until October 30th (or until the snow blocks the entrance) for self-sufficient campers (no services provided).
Group Camping Fee: $19.00 per party / night
Youth Group Camping Fee: $50.00 per group / night

This park has several day-use/picnic areas.

Group Picnicking Fee: $50.00 per group
Berg Lake Trail - Several picnic tables located at the south end of Kinney Lake approximately 5 km from the parking lot/trailhead.
Corridor - Several picnic sites located along highway corridor. From East Portal, at park's eastern entrance, to the Mount Robson Park viewpoint at the western boundary.

Some facilities in the park are wheelchair accessible.

Robson Meadows - Two paved campsites, paved paths, roadways and wheelchair accessible wash/shower buildings.
Robson River - One paved campsite, paved paths, roadways and wheelchair-accessible wash/shower buildings.
Lucerne - One campsite with wheelchair-accessible pit toilet.

Berg Lake Trail - Several sites along the trail have piped gravity-fed water to the campground. It is recommended that the water be adequately boiled, treated or filtered.
Corridor - Safe drinking water is located at the park's three campgrounds as well as at the Visitor Centre.
Robson Meadows - Cold water taps located throughout campground. Taps shut off during the off-season.
Robson River - Cold water taps located throughout campground. Taps shut off during the off-season.
Lucerne - No pressurized water system but well water is available at two hand pumps.

Berg Lake Trail - Pit toilets located at all campgrounds. In addition there are three solar powered composting toilets located at Whitehorn, Berg Lake and Robson pass campgrounds. Toilet paper is not provided at any sites along trail, so come prepared.

Corridor - All day-use picnic areas along highway corridor have pit toilets.

Robson Meadows - Pit and flush toilets are located throughout the campground.

Lucerne - Pit toilets are located throughout the campground.

Robson Meadows - There are hot showers and a family shower room available.
Robson River - There are hot showers and a family shower room available.

A sani-station/dump is located near the Robson Meadows campground entrance and is available during the collecting season. Sani-station Use Fee: $2.00 per discharge

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.

Berg Lake Trail - Open fires NOT permitted. Use backpacker stoves for cooking. Wood burning stoves located in shelters at Whitehorn and Berg Lake, but are only open/available for public safety emergencies only. Trail is patrolled by BC Parks Rangers and persons starting or maintaining an open fire will be evicted.
Corridor - Campfires NOT permitted.
Robson Meadows - Campfire pits provided at each campsite. Fires NOT permitted between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Robson River - Campfire pits provided at each campsite. Fires NOT permitted between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Lucerne - Campfire pits provided at each campsite. Fires NOT permitted between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.

There are scheduled interpretive programs offered at this park. Click here to view a schedule of programs.

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. Check the Attention Visitor section above for any park and trail updates.

Berg Lake Trail - Several trails. Some trails closed during extremely wet periods and bear activity. Snowbird Pass closed until July to allow for undisturbed Caribou calving.
Other Backcountry/Wilderness Trails - Several trails are located at the east end of Mount Robson Park. They range from well-developed, hard surface trails such as the Yellowhead Mountain Trail to pure wilderness routes like the Moose River.
Corridor - Water falls, salmon viewing and self-guided interpretive walks can all be found along this scenic drive.
Robson Meadows - A number of interesting walks and hikes are available from campground.
Robson River - A number of interesting walks and hikes are available from campground.
Lucerne - Self-guided Labrador Tea Trail. An interesting walk in mixed forest adjacent to campground.

Robson Meadows - Located adjacent to the campground. Horseshoe pitch available.
Lucerne - A horseshoe pitch is located at campground entrance. No playground.

There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

Berg Lake Trail - Glacier-fed water. Nearest location for swimming is Yellowhead Lake at Lucerne campground.
Lucerne - Swimming beach at campground on Yellowhead Lake.

Corridor - Moose, Yellowhead and Whitney Lake are suitable for canoeing and boating. Caution: Lakes subject to strong winds.
Robson Meadows - A number of rafting companies operate in the area along various sections of the Fraser River. There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this campground.
Robson River - A number of rafting companies operate in the area along various sections of the Fraser River. There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this campground.
Lucerne - Good opportunities for canoeing and boating on Yellowhead Lake.

Corridor - Boat Launch available at Yellowhead and Moose Lakes.
Lucerne - Good boat launch on Yellowhead Lake, 1.9 km east of campground. Canoes and small car-top boats can be launched right from the main Lucerne campground.

Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

Corridor - Portal and Whitney Lakes good for small Rainbow Trout. Yellowhead and Moose Lakes offer Dolly Varden, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee and Whitefish.
Robson Meadows - Seasonal fishing opportunities in the Fraser River.
Robson River - Seasonal fishing opportunities in the Fraser River.
Lucerne - Portal and Whitney Lakes good for small Rainbow Trout. Yellowhead and Moose Lakes offer Dolly Varden, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee and Whitefish.

Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia. Please be advised there are no bicycle rentals available at the park. A company in Jasper, Alberta - called Freewheel Cycle offers bicycle rentals @1-780-852-3898.

Berg Lake Trail - Cycling permitted on the 7 km section from the trailhead to the north end of Kinney Lake. A bike rack is located at Kinney Lake. Pedestrians have the right of way. You may encounter horses on the trail, please dismount and allow any horses to pass.
Corridor - Trans Mountain Pipeline offers gentle terrain that generally parallels the highway corridor and is well suited for a family ride. Wildlife should be given a wide berth and bells are a good idea to announce your presence.
Robson Meadows - Various cycling opportunities exist in the immediate area.
Robson River - Various cycling opportunities exist in the immediate area.

Berg Lake Trail - Commercial horse outfitters are allowed to use this trail. No private horse use is allowed on the Berg Lake Trail.
Corridor - Permitted only on the Moose River Route. Suited only to the most experienced backcountry travelers.
Robson Meadows, Robson River, Lucerne - No horseback riding at these campgrounds. Guided horseback riding is available elsewhere in the Robson Valley.

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.Berg Lake Trail - Dogs are not permitted on any overnight trips. Dogs on leashes only allowed on day hikes.

There are wildlife viewing opportunities in this park as well as views of Mt. Robson.

There are opportunities for back country skiing and for snowshoeing. There are no tracks set; the trails are the same as the hiking trails.

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

No windsurfing opportunities.

No waterskiing opportunities.

No hunting in the park.

There are climbing or rock climbing opportunities in this park.

There are spelunking/ caving opportunities in this park.

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.