Birkenhead Lake

Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park is situated on the leeward side of the Coast Mountain Range.

The park includes important habitat for a variety of wildlife, including spotted owls, mountain goats, black bears, and grizzly bears. Old growth forests, sub-alpine and alpine environments, large and small lakes all contribute to the park's diversity.

The park contains camping facilities for tents and RV’s, day use picnic sites, water, fishing, swimming, boating, hiking and mountain biking trails. Firewood is also available for purchase from the Park Attendant.

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Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park operates from May 12 to September 15 and is a reservable campground. Reservations can be made from May 12 to September 15 through Discover Camping.

 

current advisories for this park

  • Birkenhead Lake Full Service Camping Closed
    2008-09-17

    Full service camping at Birkenhead Lake Provinical Park has ended for the 2008 summer season.

    The campground will still be accessible; however, gates are closed on October 15 with minimal road access in the park (roads are not plowed).

    Reservations will start in May 2009 and can be made through Discover Camping.

    Thank you for visiting Birkenhead Lake, we hope to see you all again next season!

  • Reservations End September 15, 2008
    2008-09-15

    Reservations for the 2008 Camping Season has ended.

    All reservable campgrounds will now be operating at first come, first serve.

  • Campfire Ban Lifted
    2008-08-13

    The campfire ban for the Squamish Forest District has been lifted.

  • Campfire Ban In Effect!
    2008-08-07

    A campfire ban is in effect for the Squamish Forest District which includes all the parks operated in the Sea to Sky Corridor effective immeditately until further notice.

    For more information on the fire ban see the news release issued by the Ministry of Forests.

  • Wilderness Campsite Closed
    2008-07-01

    The walk-in wilderness campsite has been closed to camping until further notice. Very large, dead Douglas fir trees have been identified as potential hazards to camping or remaining in the area for long periods. At the same time, these trees provide a unique, high value habitat to animals as they decay and break apart. Camping is still provided in the main campground

  • Water System Upgrade Project
    2008-07-01

    Please be advised that water system upgrades will be in progress this spring at Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park. Construction activity is not planned for weekends, however, sections of the park may be closed and access restrictions in place.

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park location and map information

park facilities

Facilities:

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2c112d5e7ed7c918f5ec2cbd1860c545 Picnic Areas
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Activities:

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4157d6740090df4e6f2e20dc7431297e Fishing
71eeb39b59aa7c48906d8fea1185fab9 Canoeing
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7dab2009b243360cd0f810d5cec18bc3 Hiking
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5d91e1ea551bc01bbc56d07ff6ed572d Wildlife Viewing
Efa7000fee9f2586dffc535eaecd9773 Windsurfing

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