Ministry of Environment

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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

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Park Info:

Situated in the scenic Fraser Valley, Silver Lake Provincial Park is a small, largely undeveloped lakefront area. Visitors can enjoy fishing, picnicking and boating against a spectacular mountain backdrop or take pleasure in a rustic camping experience.

Park Size: 77 hectares

Special Notes:

Wood ticks are most prevalent between March and June. These parasites live in tall grass and low shrubs, and seek out warm-blooded hosts. As potential carriers of disease, they should be avoided. See more information on wood ticks and removal, see Visitor Safety below.

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

The approved management plan for Silver Lake Provincial Park is available in PDF format.

Location:

Location Map

The park is located 12 km southwest of Hope at the east end of the Fraser Valley. Take Highway #1 to the Silver Creek exit. Access to the park is via the Silver-Skagit Road. Please note that the last 6 km of road is gravel.

Map/Brochure:

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

Location Map
Park Map (54 kb pdf)

Nature & Culture:

History - The park was designated to Provincial Park status in February 1964.
Cultural Heritage - Silver Lake was a traditional First Nations fishing area.
Conservation - The park lies within the Coastal Western hemlock, Douglas fir and western red cedar. The understory is characterized by ferns and mosses. Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the park's natural heritage. Please do not damage or remove them.
Wildlife - The park provides habitat to small resident mammals such as squirrels, chipmunks and raccoons. Transient species include blacktail deer, black bear and a variety of birds. Steelhead, Dolly Varden and trainbow trout can be found in Silver Lake. Park users should always be aware of bears and other wildlife in our park environment. Never feed or approach bears and other wildlife.

Visitor Safety:

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.

Reservations are not accepted at this park, all campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. For parks that accept reservations or information on the reservation service, click here.

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Contact Information:

Fraser Valley Field Office General Info - 604-466-8325 Group Bookings 604-476-9069 (Cultus Lake, Sasquatch and Golden Ears)

There is one campground with 25 sites (3 double sites). There are no pull through sites. Parking is available for extra vehicles. There is a gate house that is locked during the winter season when the park is closed to camping. The closest pay phone is located in Hope approximately 10km away.
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.)	May 1 - October 8 Gate is closed during the off-season.
Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees:	May 1 - October 8
Campground Reservable Dates:	Not applicable
Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites:	25
Number of Reservable Campsites, if applicable: (all remaining sites are first-come, first-served)	Not applicable
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.

No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.

No group campsites.

This park has a day-use/picnic area. There are no public shelters available. There is approximately 1 hectare of grassy area. There is a small rocky/sandy beach available. There are pit toilets, but no change houses. There are no campfires permitted in the day-use area and no barbeque facilities. The day-use area is available to foot traffic when gates are locked.

Pit toilets are wheelchair accessible.

There are two hand pumps available in the campground.

This park has only pit toilets located in the day-use area. There are no flush toilets.

No showers.

No sani-station/dump facilities.

Campfires are permitted in the campground fire rings only.

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 regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

There is only one short, 1km trail, which follows the west side of lake down an old road bed.

This park does not have a playground.

There is lake swimming available, however there is no roped off area. There are no wharfs or docks available. Drop offs occur. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.

There is a 2 wheel drive accessible, single wide, gravel boat launch for small boats located near the day-use and campground areas. There is a parking area for vehicles and boat trailers, however no overnight parking is available. Boats can be left in the water or beached overnight at owners own risk. There is no nearby marina. Water skiing is not recommended.

While Silver Lake is not included in the park boundaries, it provides excellent trout fishing opportunities. Catch and release only, single barbless hook. Licences are available for purchase in Hope/Silver Hope Creek approximately 8 km away. Ice fishing is not recommended. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

No horseback riding.

Domestic animals are not allowed in the day-use area.Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.

No wildlife viewing opportunities.

No winter recreation opportunities.

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

No windsurfing opportunities.

No waterskiing opportunities.

No hunting in the park.

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.