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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

  • Summer Group Site bookings for the Hicks Lake Group Sites will begin at 8:00am on Monday, January 21st, 2008.

Park Info:

Located north of Harrison Hot Springs, Sasquatch Provincial Park is characterized by a series of pocket lakes, a unique second-growth and birch forest, and scenic mountain ridges. Hicks and Deer Lakes are ideal for motor-boating and canoeing while Trout Lake provides a tranquil fishing experience. Visitors can also enjoy camping, hiking, wildlife viewing, and picnicking.

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Park Size: 1,217 hectares

Special Notes:

  • There is no overnight parking at Green Point. All vehicles will be towed.

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

 

Location:

Sasquatch Park is located off of Highway 7, six kilometers north of Harrison Hot Springs. Follow the signs through Harrison Hot Springs and Green Point.

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 - The park was originally created by Order-in-Council in 1959 and encompassed twenty hectares on the east side of Harrison Lake, a freshwater inland fjord. At this time, the park was named Green Point Park. In 1960, a picnic site was developed at the lakefront. The site included picnic tables, toilets, changehouses, a pressurized water system, a boat launch, and parking for two hundred cars. The adjacent lands containing Hicks, Deer, and Trout Lakes were added in 1968 and the park was renamed Sasquatch Park after the legendary Bigfoot, who is alleged to have roamed the area.
  • Wildlife - The diversity of habitats at Sasquatch Park supports a large variety of wildlife species including beaver, mountain goat, woodpeckers, warblers, and vireos. Several rare species have been observed in the park, including the bald eagle, tailed frog, and black petaltail dragonfly. The lakes and streams in the park provide excellent fish habitat for over ten species of fish from the sturgeon, smelt, salmon, catfish, and stickleback families.

  • Visitor Safety:
    • Campers and swimmer should be aware that SWIMMERS ITCH may also be present in Deer Lake and Hicks Lake. To prevent swimmers itch, check out the Visitor Safety Information page below.

    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 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.

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

    Contact Information:

    Sea to Sky Park Services Ltd
    Email address: info@seatoskyparks.com
    Phone: (604) 986-9371

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    vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

    vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    This park offers vehicle accessible campsites. Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available.

    There are three campgrounds at this park - Hicks Lake campground, Bench campground and Lakeside (Deer Lake) campground. There are no pull-through or double sites available. Campsites have tent pads and located amongst the trees.

    There is no parking available for extra vehicles; the maximum is 2 vehicles per site. There is no gate house and the gate is not locked during the camping season. If there is no staff to help you locate a site, check the reservation board (located at the entrance of each campground), then find a campsite with no ticket number on the post. Park staff will come by to collect camping fees.

    Walk-in camping is not permitted if the gate is locked. The closest store is in Harrison Hot Springs approximately 6 kilometres away. There is a pay phone in the park at the Green Point day-use area.

    Lakeside Campground on Deer Lake is open for the winter from October 8 to March 13 2008, no fees are charged and no services are provided.

    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.)

     
    - Bench campground May 16 - October 16
    (campground gate is closed during the off-season)
    - Hicks Lake campground March 14 - October 13
    (gate is closed during off-season)
    - Lakeside (Deer Lake) campground March 21 - October 8
    (gate is open during the off-season)
    Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees:  
    - Bench campground May 16 - October 16
    - Hicks Lake campground March 14 - October 13
    - Lakeside (Deer Lake) campground March 14 - October 13
    Off-season: no fee, no services
    Campground Reservable Dates:  
    - Bench campground June 15 - September 2
    - Hicks Lake campground May 11 - September 2
    - Lakeside (Deer Lake) campground May 11 - September 2
    Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: Bench = 64
    Hicks Lake = 71
    Lakeside (Deer Lake) = 42
    Number of Reservable Campsites, if applicable: (all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) Bench = 32
    Hicks Lake = 49
    Lakeside (Deer Lake) = 30
    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 is one group campsite available at Hicks Lake, and is separated from other campsites. This site can accommodate from 15-50 people. There is a covered shelter available. There are no barbeque attachments on the picnic tables. 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

    There are day-use/picnicking areas in Hicks Lake and Lakeside (Deer Lake) campgrounds. The Green Point day-use area has picnic tables and a parking area. Services are available from May 1 to October 8, 2007. There are grassy areas at both the Green Point Day Use on Harrison Lake and the Hicks Lake Day Use areas. The beaches are sandy at Hicks Lake and Deer Lake, and rocky at the Green Point area. There are barbeque attachments on the picnic tables. Bring your own barbeque and briquettes. There are no fire pits and open fires are NOT permitted in the day use area. There is a beach area open to off-leash dogs near the boat launch areas. The Deer Lake campground has a playground on the beach. The day-use areas are accessible by foot if the gate is locked. The nearest stores are at Harrison Hot Springs.
    Day-use Area Vehicle Parking Fee: $1.00 per vehicle / hour to a maximum of $3.00 per vehicle per/day. For information about yearly parking passes, or further information about parking fees, click here.

    wheelchair accessibility

    There are wheelchair accessible toilets available at the Green Point day-use area.

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    drinking water

    Cold water taps are located throughout Lakeside (Deer Lake) and Bench campgrounds. There are hand pumps at Hicks Lake and Bench campgrounds. The only day-use area with water taps is Green Point.

    toilets

    Thre are pit toilets throughout the campgrounds and park. Flush toilets are available at the Green Point day-use area which also has electrical outlets for hair dryers, etc..

    showers

    No showers.

    sani-stations, sani-dumps

    A sani-station/dump is available during the collecting season. It is located on the main park road between Trout Lake and turnoff to Hicks Lake Campground.
    Sani-station Use Fee: $2.00 per discharge

    firewood, campfires

    Campfires are permitted in the provided fire rings only. Fire restrictions may be in place during times of high forest fire ratings. No campfires are permitted in the day-use areas.

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

    The Visitor programs for the summer of 2007 have now concluded.  Please join us again in 2008 for more scheduled summer visitor programs. 

    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 August sessions.

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    walking, hiking trails

    Sasquatch Park has two easy hiking trails and one interpretive trail. The Hicks Lake Trail is approximately 4 km return with an estimated time of 1 1/2 hours. The Deer Lake Trail, which does not go all around the lake, is approximately 2 km return. The Beaver Pond Interpretive Trail is approximately a 500 metre loop.

    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

    The adventure playground is located in Lakeside (Deer Lake) campground. There is a grassy area. No horseshoe pitches or sand boxes available.

    swimming

    Swimming areas are provided at a few areas in the park. Buoys mark off swimming areas. Deer and Hicks Lake are relatively warm during the summer but Harrison Lake can be cool. Hicks lake and Deer Lake have sandy beaches, while Harrison Lake has a rocky beach. High winds can come up quickly on Harrison Lake.

    Swimmers itch may be present at Deer Lake and Hicks Lake. To prevent swimmers itch, check out the Visitor Safety Information page above. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

    canoeing, kayaking

    Canoeing is welcome at this park. There are commercial canoe rentals available at Hicks and Deer Lake. There is no canoe/kayak specific camping available.

    power boats, boat launch

    There are two paved boat launches in the park - at Hicks Lake and Green Point day-use areas. There is a gravel boat launch at Deer Lake. All boat launches are single wide.

    • Deer Lake has a car top launch and only electric motors are permitted.
    • Hicks Lake allows motors with a maximum of 10 horsepower.
    • Trout Lake does not permit motor boats.
    • Harrison Lake does not have motor restrictions.
    • Waterskiing and windsurfing are only available on Harrison Lake.

    The Hicks Lake boat launch is open all year. There is day-use parking only, no overnight parking is available. Boats can be left in water or beached overnight at the owners own risk. There is a marina nearby to moor boats overnight. There are Dead Slow speed restrictions near the boat launches and swimming areas.

    fishing

    There is freshwater fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and brook char. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

    cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

    Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycles are permitted on the road section of the Hicks Lake trail or Moss lake road. Road surface is gravel. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

    horses, horseback riding

    No horses and/or horseback riding.

    pets, domestic animals in parks Pets/domestic animals are permitted to be off-leash only when they are swimming. In the Green Point day-use area on either side of the boat launch, but only 200 metres from the boat launch on the right side (northside). Also at Hicks Lake on the left side (eastside) of the boat launch and Deer Lake on the right side (southside) of the boat launch. Otherwise pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in 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.

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

    wildlife viewing

    There are wildlife viewing opportunities available on the Beaver Pond trail. Please keep your distance when viewing animals.

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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

    There are windsurfing opportunities available on Harrison Lake.

    waterskiing

    There are waterskiing opportunities available on Harrison Lake.

    hunting

    No hunting 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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