Park overview
Established as a provincial park in 1993, this park is centered around the picturesque Duffey Lake and overshadowed by Mt. Rohr.
It is a popular spot for canoeing, kayaking and wildlife viewing. Use caution, as the wind can be strong at times while on the lake. The park offers a rough gravel boat launch.
Advisories
Safety info
- Bring your own drinking water, as potable water is not available in the park.
Facilities
Activities
There are no formal trails in Duffey Lake Park. Backcountry hiking is permitted. Please follow leave no trace ethics.
Limited fish are available at this lake.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
Pets and 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.
Located along Duffey Lake Road (Highway 99) about 35km east of Pemberton, nearly midway to Lillooet. It is about a three hour drive from Vancouver. The Duffey Lake Road is a scenic highway that forms part of an automobile tour route called the Coast Mountain Circle Tour. This route forms a 700km circle from Vancouver and takes from two to four days to enjoy all the sites.
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Park details
- Date established: June 14, 1993
- Size: 4,048 hectares
Nature and culture
Heritage and Culture
The Duffey Lake and Cayoosh Creek Valley area was historically used as a travel route between the Lillooet First Nations on Lillooet Lake and the Stl’alt’imx First Nation on the Fraser River. The area was important for hunting, trapping and gathering.
Conservation
The main conservation role of Duffey Lake Park is to protect a representative portion of the Leeward Pacific Ranges ecosection and to protect important wildlife habitats, particularly for goats and bears. The Duffey Lake area contains some of the flora, fauna, landforms and waters which are characteristic of the region, and illustrates transitional vegetation between coastal and interior climates.
Wildlife
Mountain goat, grizzly bear, deer, black bear, osprey and great blue heron can all be found in the park. For more information on staying safe please see the wildlife safety page.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.