Alice Lake Provincial Park

About This Park

Alice Lake is surrounded by towering mountains, dense forests and grassy areas. There are four fresh water lakes that dominate the landscape and make swimming and fishing very enjoyable pastimes. The trail around Alice Lake is a popular one for an evening stroll and for the more adventurous there is the Four Lakes Trail. There are excellent views of the Squamish River and the Tantalus Range from the DeBeck’s Hill Trail. This is a favourite family park.

Established Date: November 23, 1956
Park Size: 411 hectare

Know Before You Go

Special Notes

It is strongly recommended that you make a reservation well in advance to stay at this park during the months of July, August and September. The park is usually full even on weekdays with little turnover of campsites in the morning. Some weekends when the weather is particularly warm, people are restricted from driving into the park if the parking lots are full.
The park has access to many mountain bike trails outside of the park. Please obey all signs while riding.
Please note that dogs must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed on the Alice Lake Trail, beach, playground or picnic areas.
Quiet Hours are 10 pm to 7 am: Music, generators, etc. must be shut off completely between these hours.
Generator use is only permitted between the hours of 9am – 11am, and from 6pm – 8pm. View the generator policy
Electric Hook-ups: There are 55 vehicle-accessible campsites and one of the group camping areas with electrical hook-ups. The charge is an extra $8/night.

Reservations

All campsite and group site reservations must be made through Discover Camping. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first-come, first-served.

Campsite Reservations

Campsite reservations are accepted at this park and first-come, first-served sites are available until March 20, at which time all sites become reservable. Check-in for reservation holders is between 1:00 pm and 10:00 pm; non-reservation holders between 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Check-out time for all sites is 11:00 am. Gates open 7:00 am and close at 11:00 pm.

Group Campsite Reservations

Group campsite reservations are accepted at this park.

Location and Maps

Please note: Any maps listed are for information only; they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

Location Map

Please note: Any maps listed are for information only; they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

Location Map

Situated off Highway 99, approximately 13 km north of Squamish, 71 km north of Lions Gate Bridge in North Vancouver.

Maps and Brochures

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

Brochure [PDF] (April 26, 2018)
Park Map [PDF] (April 26, 2018)
Campground Map [PDF]

Nature and Culture

History: Alice Lake, was named for the wife of Charles Rose who settled in the district about 1888. It was a popular recreation spot for local residents even before the park was established in 1956.
Wildlife: Small mammals and birds such as squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, Stellar’s Jays, crows and osprey can often be seen in the park.

Management Planning

Management Planning Information
Approved Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan [PDF] for Alice Lake Provincial Park

Activities Available at this Park

Canoeing

Canoes and kayaks are allowed on the lake. There are paddle sport services available during the summer months, view the park operator’s web site for information and rates. Motorized boats are not permitted.

Cycling

Mountain biking is permitted on certain trails and park roadways. Please see the online map [PDF] for details. Refer to guidebooks for information about the extensive mountain bike trails in the Squamish area.

The section of Four Lakes Trail between Edith Lake and Alice Lake (South Beach) and the trail around Alice Lake are permanently closed to cycling. The remainder of Four Lakes Trail is closed to cycling between May 1 and September 15.

Fishing

There is fishing in all four lakes within the park for rainbow trout, Dolly Varden and some cutthroat. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

Hiking

There are 10 trails in this park and they include: The Four Lakes Trail, Mike’s Loop, Stump Lake Loop Trail, Alice Lake Loop Trail, Swamp Lantern Interpretive Loop Trail, Bob MacIntosh Memorial Trail, Jacks Trail, DeBeck’s Hill Trail, Tracks from Hell Trail and trails to the Lower Alice Ridge. The last five trails head out of the park. For your own safety and preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroy plant life and soil structure.

Interpretive Programs

The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC has a fun, hands on, Learn to Fish Program that will teach basic angling skills to youth under 16 years old. Check back to this page or ask the Park Operator for information.

Pets on Leash

Pets/domestic animals are allowed in the campground but not in the day-use, picnic areas, beaches, or park buildings. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Owners 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.

Swimming

There are two beach areas with sandy beach, swimming floats and change houses. The water is usually warm in the summer months. Swimming areas marked by floats. A floating dock is available at South Beach, a short walk from the campground. There are no lifeguards on duty in provincial parks.

Facilities Available at this Park

Accessibility

Campground trails are wheelchair-accessible. There are wheelchair-accessible picnic tables. Campsites 17 and 18 are also wheelchair-accessible.

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

There are water taps in the campground. There are both water taps and water fountains available in the day-use area. Taps are shut off during the off-season.

Electrical Hookups

Alice Lake Provincial Park now offers 55 vehicle accessible campsites and one of the group camping areas with electrical hook-ups. Each site provides 30 amp service with one standard RV receptacle (NEMA TT-30) and one 15 amp standard household receptacle (NEMA 5). There is an additional electrical service charge of $8/night for these sites (whether the power is in use or not).

Group Camping

There are two group campsites available at this park. The sites can hold groups of 15 to 40 people. Each group site has a central fire ring and tarp posts for your convenience. Please check in at 1:00pm and check out at 11:00am, this will give the park operator time to clean the site prior to the next group’s arrival. For reservation information click here.

Youth group camping charges per night are $1/person (6+), with a $50 minimum and $150 maximum. Read the Youth Group policy about Criteria for Youth Groups.

Regular group camping charges per night are the base rate for the site, which is $120.00/group site/night, plus $5/adult (16+, minimum charge for 15 adults), plus $1/child (6-15). Children under 6 are free!

Picnic Areas

There is a day-use/picnicking area with picnic tables and parking area. There are no covered shelters. There is a grassy area and 3 sandy beach areas. The main toilet building has a change area. There are no fire rings or fires permitted in the day-use area. During the main camping season, the day-use area closes at 11:00 pm. During the off-season, the day-use area can be accessed by foot if the gate is locked.

Pit or Flush Toilets

Flush toilets in the campground and day-use/picnicking area are available, and pit toilets are available throughout the park.

Playground

Playground area with slide and other equipment within view of lake, less than 5 minutes walk from day-use parking lot. There are horseshoe pitches at the campground.

Sani-Station/Dump

A sani-station/dump is available during the collecting season. The station is closed during the winter.

Sani-station Use Fee: $5.00 per discharge

Showers

Shower facilities are available for registered guests. There are two shower buildings in the campground which provide hot water and electrical outlets for hairdryers, razors, etc. There is no fee for these facilities.

Vehicle Accessible Camping

This park offers 96 vehicle accessible campsites. Most of these sites can accommodate a large camper with trailer; there are a few medium sized sites; and a couple of small sites. There are 11 double sites. The campsite is set in forest cover and the sites are quite shaded. Sites are not on the lakeshore but are set back in the forest. Parking on road edges is prohibited. The second vehicle fee applies, please see party definition.

Check in at the gatehouse when you arrive. During posted operating hours, staff are available to check you in. If you have a reservation, you will be directed to your reserved site. If you do not have a reservation, any site that is not already reserved is available on a first-come, first-serced basis, and you can register and pay for your site at the gatehouse. If there are no staff available to direct you to a site, reserved and available sites will be posted at the gatehouse. You may proceed to non-reserved site and park operations staff will collect camping fees from you at your site each evening. See Dates of Operation table above for reservable dates.

The closest store is located 6 km away in Brackendale.
The gate is locked and there are no services or fees from November 1 to March 14.

Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $35.00 per party/night

BC Senior’s Rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only): $17.50 per senior party/night. Read the User Fees Policy for information on Senior Camping Discounts.

Electrification: $8.00 extra per night

Walk-In/Wilderness Camping

There are 12 walk/cycle-in campsites available at this park. Parking is very close to the walk-in sites. The walk-in campsite has individual sites, some that are close together, which is good for family or groups.

Walk-in/cycle in Frontcountry camping Fee: $23.00 per party/night

BC Senior’s Rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only): $11.50 per senior party/night. Read the User Fees Policy for information on Senior Camping Discounts.

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