Sasquatch Provincial Park
January 19, 2012 - Sasquatch Park will be closed until further notice due to snow.
Fraser Valley – Sasquatch Lake
- The Hicks boat launch dock at Sasquatch Lake has been temporarily removed for repairs. We will post an update when all repairs have been made and the dock has been reinstated.
ATVs and other unlicensed motorbikes and vehicles are not allowed in the park.
About This Park
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.
Park Size: 1,217 hectares
Special Notes:
- There is no overnight parking at Green Point. All vehicles will be towed.
Stay Safe:
- Campers and swimmers should be aware that SWIMMERS ITCH may be present in Deer Lake and Hicks Lake. For more information on the treatment and prevention of swimmers itch, check out the BC Healthfiles page.
| Campground Hours of Operation
All dates are subject to change without notice |
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Opening and Closing Campground Dates: |
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| – Bench campground | May 19 - September 7 |
| – Lakeside (Deer Lake) campground | April 1 - October 10 |
| – Hicks Lake campground | April 1 - October 10 |
| Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees: | |
| – Bench campground | May 19 - September 7 |
| – Lakeside (Deer Lake) campground | April 1 - October 10 |
| – Hicks Lake campground | April 1- October 10 |
| Campground Reservable Dates: |
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| – Bench campground | May 19 - September 6 |
| – Lakeside (Deer Lake) campground | April 15 - September 6 |
| – Hicks Lake campground | May 19 - October 3 |
| Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: | Bench = 72 Hicks Lake = 64 Lakeside (Deer Lake) = 42 |
| Number of Reservable Campsites, if applicable: (all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
Bench = 45 Hicks Lake = 39 Lakeside (Deer Lake) = 31 |
| 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. | |
Reservations
Campsite reservations are accepted through Discover Camping. First-come first-served sites are also available.
Group Camp/Picnic Reservations
Group campsite reservations are accepted at this park. Find out about making group campsite reservations.
Location and Maps
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.
Maps and Brochures
Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.
- Park Map (328 KB PDF)
- Hicks Lake campground Map (91 KB PDF)
- Bench/Lakeside campgrounds Map (95 KB PDF)
Nature and 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.
Activities Available at this Park
Canoeing
Cycling
Fishing
Hiking
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.
Interpretive Programs
Pets on Leash
Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
Swimming
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.
Waterskiing
Wildlife Viewing
Windsurfing
Facilities Available at this Park
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.
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Waterskiing and windsurfing are only available on Harrison Lake.
Campfires
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.
Drinking Water
Group Camping
Youth group camping charges per night are $1/person (6+), with a $50 minimum and $150 maximum.
Regular group camping charges per night are the base rate for the site, listed in the fee schedule, plus $4/adult (16+, minimum charge for 15 adults), plus $1/child (6-15).
Picnic Areas
Parking fees are no longer being charged. Find out more.
Pit or Flush Toilets
There 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.
Playground
Sani-Station/Dump
Vehicle Accessible Camping
This park offers vehicle accessible campsites. Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available.
Hicks Lake and Lakeside (Deer Lake) campground
Bench Campground
Wheelchair Access
Winter Camping
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 31, no fees are charged and no services are provided.
