Ministry of Environment

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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

This park is user-maintained, so please pack out your garbage.

Park Info:

This park is located at the summit of the highest all weather highway pass in BC and one of the highest paved highways in Canada! Enjoy the subalpine forest from the luxury of your car or go for a short walk around Bridal Lake.

The park has a key role in protecting habitat for internationally endangered mountain caribou. A remnant herd of approximately 40 individuals migrate back and forth across the international border and is heavily dependent on the park to facilitate this movement. In addition, the park provides important habitat for the vulnerable Southern Selkirk population of grizzly bear.

Stagleap Provincial Park is one of the most accessible backcountry skiing destinations in the region and has consistently excellent snow conditions that have made it a major backcountry ski and snowshoe destination. The terrain can very hazardous in winter (extreme avalanche dangers) and off-trail use is discouraged. Only those with proper equipment and training should venture into backcountry areas.

Hiking the high alpine areas, such as Ripple Ridge and Cornice Ridge, is also very popular in the summer months.

Park Size: 1133 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

The Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan for Stagleap Provincial Park is now available online.

Location:

Location Map

34km West of Creston on Hwy #3. The closest communities are Salmo and Creston.

Map/Brochure:

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

Location Map

Nature & Culture:

Conservation - Enjoy the sub alpine forest from the luxury of your car or go for a short walk around Bridal Lake, a small scenic water body which is stocked with rainbow trout. The Beargrass Trail is a short alpine walk above Bridal Lake, offering commanding views of the Southern Selkirk mountains into the United States. .

Wildlife - Look for the large hoof print of the Woodland caribou that migrate through this area. Research and monitoring of this small population of Caribou is ongoing in an effort to protect this threatened species from extinction. The park also sustains essential habitat for the endangered Southern Selkirk grizzly bear population.

Visitor Safety:

The park is primarily a wilderness area with unpredictable weather and terrain conditions. Backcountry travel should only be attempted by experienced persons with appropriate equipment.

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.

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

	No vehicle accessible camping facilities are available at this park.
	There are no wilderness campsites at this park.
	There are no group campsites.
	There is no day use or picnic facilities at this park.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	There is a hand pump located at the East parking lot.
	There are no toilets in this park. Toilet facilities are provided at the highways rest stop located on the western end of Bridal Lake.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are not permitted.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	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.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming.
	There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Bridal Lake offers fishing for rainbow trout. Must have a valid fishing license and check the current Freshwater Fishing Synopsis for regulations.
	Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
	No horses or horseback riding allowed in the park.
	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. Dogs must be leashed and under control at all times within the park. Owners are required to cleanup after their pets.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	Ski mountaineering is available. Users are responsible for their snow stability evaluation (avalanche hazard) route finding, self rescue and first-aid. See Visitor Safety for avalanche information. There are also cross-country opportunities in the park but no track set. Snowshoeing and tobagganing may be available.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	Hunting is permitted in the park during specified dates. Please consult the current BC Hunting and Trapping regulations for more information.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	A log shelter for day-use is located on the west side of the developed area of the park. There is no camping allowed in this shelter. A wood burning air-tight stove and table are provided, however there is no firewood provided. The cabin is popular for cross country skiers through the winter months. Note that the cabin may be removed from the park this year. There is a nil fee, holds 6 people and available on a first-come, first-served basis.