The Stawamus Chief was named after STA-a-mus, a First Nations village at the north end of the Squamish River and is the home of the second largest granite monolith in the world that is renowned for its climbing potential.

While the Chief is known for climbing, there are plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities within the park such as hiking, wildlife watching and camping.

The Chief is also a nesting habitat to for the Perigrine Falcon. Climbers are asked to observethe voluntary closure of climbing routes, that vary from year to year depending on the Falcons, from April to June.

There are 15 drive-in camping sites and 47 walk-in sites. All sites are $11.00 each per night, per party. Campsites at the Stawamus Chief are non-reservable and based on first-come, first-served.

Stawamus Chief Provincial Park is open from May 14 - October 17.

For more information on the Stawamus Chief, visit BC Parks' website at, http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/stawamus/.

current advisories for this park

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  Campfire Ban
  2010-07-23
  

  A campfire ban is scheduled in the Coastal Fire Centre from Friday, July 23rd, 2010 from noon until further notice.

  This applies to all parks operated by Sea to Sky Park Services. For more information on fire bans, visit www.bcwildfire.ca.

   

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  New Rates for the Chief
  2010-05-12
  

  Effective May 14, 2010, the Stawamus Chief camping rates are now $5.00 per person, per night.

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  Follow Us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/SeatoSkyParks
  2010-05-12
  

  Sea to Sky Park Services is now on Twitter!

  Follow us for the most current updates on the Park @SeatoSkyParks!

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  Notice to Climbers
  2010-03-12
  

  Peregrine Falcons return to nest in the Dihedrals Area of the Chief. Please observe the voluntary closure to protect the nesting falcons from disturbance. Certain routes from March 15-July 31 will be closed. Closures may change pending the behaviour of the Peregrine Falcons.

  Please report any observations to 604-898-3672 ext. 2221.

  We thank you for your cooperation!