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Advisories
Visitor guidelines
Get park information
Look in this ‘visitor guidelines’ section for general safety instructions and other important information about this park. For the latest information, see advisories. In the park, you can get more information at the Welcome Centre.
Check the Berg Lake Trail conditions
BC Parks is excited to welcome you back to the Berg Lake Trail, after extensive repairs to the entire trail. Please check the advisories for up-to-date information on trail conditions and closures before heading to the park.
Stay safe
Many of Mount Robson Park’s trails, walks, and backcountry areas present significant hazards. Slippery rocks, cliffs, uneven trail surfaces, wildlife, fast-flowing rivers, and waterfalls can all be dangerous, even to experienced visitors.
For the safest possible trip:
- Ensure your children are under constant supervision, as there are potential hazards throughout the park
- Carry a first-aid kit and make sure someone in your party knows how to manage basic first-aid emergencies
The nearest hospitals are in McBride to the west and Jasper to the east, both on Highway 16. There is also a medical clinic in Valemount, 35 km southwest of the park, on Highway 5.
Look in this ‘visitor guidelines’ section for more safety instructions and other important warnings about this park. For the latest information, see advisories.
Always boil water before use
Mount Robson Park has a permanent boil-water advisory. Always boil, filter, or otherwise treat water before drinking it, cooking with it, or using it for anything else.
For more information, see HealthLink BC’s advice on purifying your drinking water.
Prepare for the weather conditions
During or following certain weather patterns, you may run into dangerous conditions at Mount Robson Park, especially in winter. Check the advisories for trail conditions and ensure you are properly equipped before visiting this park.
Weather forecasts for this area are available from:
No off-road vehicles
Cars, motorcycles, and other motor vehicles can only be used on park roads and in parking areas. ATVs, snowmobiles, and other off-road vehicles are not allowed in Mount Robson Park. This includes vehicles registered under the Off-Road Vehicles Act.
No harvesting
Harvesting mushrooms or any other crop is forbidden in all BC Parks. The only exceptions are for Indigenous Peoples and harvesting permit holders. Never consume mushrooms, berries, and other natural items, as this is illegal and can be hazardous.
No cell phone service
There is no cell phone service anywhere in this park. Public payphones and wireless internet are available at the Welcome Centre. If you are hiking in the backcountry, bring paper maps. Consider bringing a satellite phone for emergencies.
Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.
Visit responsibly
Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:
Reservation policies
Get information on:
Maps and location
An updated Berg Lake Trail map will be published soon.
- Park map [PDF]
- Berg Lake Trail map [PDF]
- Lucerne area map [PDF]
- Mount Fitzwilliam Trail map [PDF]
- Mount Fitzwilliam Trail brochure [PDF]
- Robson Meadows Campground map [PDF]
- Robson River Campground map [PDF]
Bathymetric maps:
Getting there
Mount Robson Park is in east-central British Columbia, just west of the Alberta border and Jasper National Park. The park is approximately:
- Four hours north of Kamloops on Highway 5
- Three-and-a-half hours east of Prince George on Highway 16
- Five hours west of Edmonton on Highway 16
The closest communities are Jasper, Valemount, and McBride. There are commercial airports in Prince George, Kamloops, and Edmonton. Rental vehicles are available at the airports.
Camping
Backcountry camping
Berg Lake Trail
The Berg Lake Trail is a backcountry hiking route featuring some of the finest scenery in British Columbia. It is world renowned for offering extraordinary multi-day hiking adventures to beginners and experienced backcountry hikers alike.
The term ‘backcountry’ refers to an area more than 1 km from any highway or park road. Backcountry campgrounds cannot be accessed by vehicle, and they have limited facilities.
BC Parks is excited to welcome you back to the Berg Lake Trail, after extensive repairs to the entire trail.
Please check the advisories for up-to-date information on trail conditions and closures before heading to the park.
Check backcountry areas, below, for information on when campgrounds are open and when reservations are available.
There are seven designated backcountry campgrounds on this trail, with tent pads and outhouses. For information about the trail route, please see the hiking section of this page.
You must book a reservation to stay at these campsites during the main operating season. For information on booking, see the backcountry camping reservations page. All bookings must be made through the BC Parks reservation service.
Berg Lake Trail camping fees (per night)
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For detailed information on all the fees we charge for camping and making a reservation, see the camping fees page.
When visiting the backcountry, always follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. To learn more about staying safe in the backcountry, read our backcountry guide.
Backcountry areas
Frontcountry camping
Frontcountry camping is available at three campgrounds in Mount Robson Park: Robson Meadows, Robson River, and Lucerne. The term ‘frontcountry’ refers to any area within 1 km of a highway or park road.
Vehicle-accessible campsites are available at all three campgrounds. All the campgrounds accept reservations and sites are available on a first come, first served basis. Walk-in frontcountry sites are also available (see walk-in camping).
Reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservation service. Book online at camping.bcparks.ca or call 1-800-689-9025 (1-519-858-6161 internationally). For information on making a reservation, see the frontcountry camping page.
To avoid damaging the environment surrounding campsites, keep vehicles and equipment on the tent pads and driveways.
Robson Meadows
125 standard campsites
This campground by the Fraser River features large, private campsites. Scenic walks are available nearby. It is easy walking distance to the Welcome Centre, gift store, and restaurant.
First come, first served camping is available. Also, reservable sites that have not been booked may be available on a first come, first served basis. Park operator staff register first come, first served campers and collect fees.
Robson Meadows fees (per night)
| Regular camping fee | $28 per party |
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| BC senior’s rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only) | $14 per senior party |
To get information on who qualifies for the BC seniors’ rate, please see the BC Senior Camping Discount page. For detailed information on all the fees we charge for camping and making a reservation, see the camping fees page.
Robson River
18 standard campsites, 22 electrified campsites (sites 20 to 41)
This small campground by the Robson River has large, private campsites. It is easy walking distance to the Welcome Centre, restaurant, and gift store. Please register for first come, first served camping and pay fees to the park operator or at the Welcome Centre.
Robson River fees (per night)
| Regular camping fee | $28 per party |
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| Electrified sites (15, 30, or 50-amp service) | Additional $8 (whether power is used or not) |
| BC senior’s rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only) | $14 per senior party |
To get information on who qualifies for the BC seniors’ rate, please see the BC Senior Camping Discount page. For detailed information on all the fees we charge for camping and making a reservation, see the camping fees page.
Lucerne
36 standard campsites
This is a small area in the park’s east end, by Yellowhead Lake, with great views of the mountains. Some sites also have lake views. Two sites are walk-in camping only and ideal for cyclists. This campground has no running water or flush toilets.
First come, first served camping registration and fee payment are available at the campground entrance information shelter. For assistance, please see the campground host.
Lucerne fees (per night)
| Regular camping fee | $22 per party |
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| BC senior’s rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only) | $11 per senior party |
To get information on who qualifies for the BC seniors’ rate, please see the BC Senior Camping Discount page. For detailed information on all the fees we charge for camping and making a reservation, see the camping fees page.
Frontcountry campgrounds
Group camping
A group campsite is available at Robson Meadows Campground. This groupsite includes a covered shelter and a grassy field. The site can be reserved through the BC Parks Reservation Service.
Robson Meadows groupsite fees (per night)
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For more information on youth group camping policies, and groupsites generally, see the group camping page. For detailed information on all the fees we charge for camping and making a reservation, see the camping fees page.
Groupsites
Walk-in camping
Two frontcountry campsites at Lucerne Campground are walk-in only and ideal for cyclists. These must be reserved through our reservation service. Book at camping.bcparks.ca or call 1-800-689-9025 (1-519-858-6161 internationally). For information on vehicle-accessible sites, see the frontcountry camping section.
Lucerne campground walk-in camping fees (per night)
| Regular walk-in camping | $22 per party |
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| BC senior’s rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only) | $11 per senior party |
To get information on who qualifies for the BC seniors’ rate, please see the BC Senior Camping Discount page. For detailed information on all the fees we charge for camping and making a reservation, see the camping fees page.
Wilderness camping
Corridor
Wilderness trails and camping are available in the Mount Robson Corridor area. BC Parks uses the term ‘wilderness’ to describe any backcountry area that has no formal campgrounds or other facilities. The backcountry is any area more than 1 km from any highway or park road.
Areas available for wilderness camping include the Mount Fitzwilliam Trail and the Moose River route. You can access these areas from the highway corridor. We do not charge fees or require backcountry permits for wilderness camping. For trail details, see the east end wilderness trails page.
When visiting the backcountry, always follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. To learn more about staying safe in the backcountry, read our backcountry guide.
Wilderness areas
Winter camping
Berg Lake Trail
Winter camping is allowed at campgrounds along the Berg Lake Trail when the trail is covered with snow. There is no fee for winter camping. For a campground map, see the maps and location section.
For the latest information on trail conditions and when winter camping is allowed, see the advisories. For more general information on camping along the Berg Lake Trail, see the backcountry camping section.
You must be equipped for avalanche conditions when using the Berg Lake Trail during winter. For more information see our winter safety page.
Things to do
Berg Lake Trail
The Berg Lake Trail is a world-renowned backcountry hiking route featuring some of the finest scenery in British Columbia. Long-term trail closures have been common in recent years. Always check our advisories for the latest conditions and closures before planning your trip or heading to the park.
There is no permit or day-use fee for hiking on the Berg Lake Trail. However, you must book through our reservation service to camp on the trail during the main operating season. For information, see the backcountry camping section. For details of how to book, see the backcountry camping reservations page.
The trail begins at the end of Kinney Lake Road and continues into the mountains to Robson Pass. There is a park operator station at Whitehorn and a ranger station at Robson Pass. Rangers may be available at Robson Pass, to assist hikers and campers.
The trail crosses the Alberta border through Robson Pass. Check the Jasper National Park website to learn about hiking beyond this point.
Within the boundary of Mount Robson Park, Snowbird Pass heads southeast away from Robson Pass. Snowbird Pass is closed annually between May 1 and July 1 to allow for wildlife calving. For a full Berg Lake Trail route map, see maps and location.
Mount Robson Marathon
Every year, during the first week of September, runners from across the world can participate in the Mount Robson Marathon. They can choose from 5 km, 12 km, and half-marathon categories. Additionally, an ultra-marathon spans the full length of the Berg Lake Trail.
For more information on this event, please visit the Mount Robson Marathon website.
East end wilderness trails
There are several trails at the park’s east end. These range from well-developed, hard-surface trails like Yellowhead Mountain Trail to remote backcountry routes like Moose River Trail. To learn more, see the east end wilderness trails page.
Corridor
Waterfalls and salmon-viewing walks can be found along the Mount Robson Corridor. Behind the Welcome Centre, there is the 1 km self-guided Journey Through Time interpretive trail, which is very popular.
Robson Meadows and Robson River
Walks and hikes are available from the campgrounds. For more information, see maps and location.
Lucerne
The self-guided Labrador Tea Trail runs through interesting mixed forest next to the campground.
Lucerne
A swimming beach is available at the campground, on Yellowhead Lake. The water stays cold year-round.
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
Corridor
Moose and Yellowhead lakes are suitable for canoeing and boating. Use caution, as these lakes often experience strong winds.
Robson Meadows and Robson River
Rafting companies operate along various sections of the Fraser River in the Robson Meadows and Robson River areas.
Lucerne
You will find excellent opportunities for canoeing and boating on Yellowhead Lake in the Lucerne area.
Corridor
Portal and Whitney lakes have good stocks of rainbow trout. Yellowhead and Moose lakes offer bull trout, lake trout, rainbow trout, kokanee, and whitefish.
Robson Meadows and Robson River
There are seasonal fishing opportunities in the Fraser River throughout the Robson Meadows and Robson River areas of the park.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
Interpretive programs and presentations are sometimes available at Robson Meadows Campground. For more details, speak with the park operator when you arrive at the park. You can also check the information board in the Welcome Centre’s entrance hall.
Excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing are available in Mount Robson Park. From the highway corridor, you may see mule deer, whitetail deer, moose, elk, wolf, coyote, black bear, and various waterfowl.
Also from the highway corridor, you may safely view mountain goats and grizzly bears on mountain slopes and cliffs. If you spot any animals while driving through this area, take extra care to keep driving safely.
When viewing wildlife, keep clear and give them the space they need to ensure their safety and yours. Bring binoculars, so you can view wildlife from a safe and respectful distance.
In the spring, cow elk, moose, and deer become extremely protective of their young. Elk have particularly short tempers when confronted by anything they perceive as a threat to their young.
In the fall, the males of these species can become aggressive. The mating or rutting season in September and October can make even the most seemingly docile elk, moose, or deer aggressive.
For more information on animals that you may spot in this park, see the wildlife section. For more on safe, responsible viewing, see the wildlife safety page and the wildlife section of the responsible recreation page.
Pets must be leashed, and they are not allowed in designated beach areas or park buildings. You must be in control of your pets and dispose of their waste appropriately. Leashed dogs are allowed on the Berg Lake Trail for day-hikes only. Overnight trips with dogs are not allowed.
Cycling in Mount Robson Park is allowed only on roads, except for the Berg Lake Trail (see below). Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia. No bicycle rentals are available in the park.
Berg Lake Trail
Cycling is allowed on the first 7 km of the Berg Lake Trail, from the trailhead to the north end of Kinney Lake. A bike rack is available just past the Kinney Lake shelter for those wishing to explore the area further on foot.
For information on e-biking in Mount Robson Park, see the e-biking section, below.
Bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are allowed on roads and the first 7 km of the Berg Lake Trail. E-bikes must meet the definitions and criteria for e-bike use outlined in the e-bikes section of the cycling page.
Berg Lake Trail
Horses are not allowed on the Berg Lake Trail.
Corridor
Riding is allowed only on the Moose River Route, which is suited to only the most experienced backcountry travellers.
Robson Meadows, Robson River, Lucerne
Horseback riding is not allowed in these areas.
Mount Robson Peak
Climbers from around the world are drawn to Mount Robson Park to take on the challenge of Mount Robson Peak. Standing at 3,954 m (12,972 ft), it may not be Canada’s highest peak, but few mountains anywhere offer nearly 3,000 m (10,000 ft) of uninterrupted ascent.
Mount Robson is suitable only for highly experienced climbers. Unexpected changes in the weather are common, especially in snow conditions. Heavy snowfalls, avalanches, icefall, and rockfall are also common throughout the climbing season.
Only those who are fully equipped, well-prepared, and highly skilled in all aspects of mountaineering should attempt climbing Mount Robson. We encourage you to use the voluntary self-registration kiosk at the Berg Lake Trailhead. For more information, download the climbers’ information links [PDF].
There are spelunking and caving opportunities in Mount Robson Park. However, all these opportunities are dangerous and involve significant personal risk. Only highly experienced and physically fit cavers with appropriate equipment should attempt them.
White-Nose Syndrome
White-Nose Syndrome is a fungal disease linked to the mass die-off of hibernating bats in Eastern North America. Humans have accelerated spread by bringing contaminated clothing, gear, and equipment into caves.
To learn more about White-Nose Syndrome, read the White-Nose Syndrome fact sheet [PDF], or visit the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative website. Before you enter a cave, use the gear decontamination instructions [PDF].
Help protect bats and their habitats from the spread of White-Nose Syndrome. Clothing and gear that has been used in caves east of the Rocky Mountains should not be used in B.C.
There are opportunities for snowshoeing and backcountry skiing in Mount Robson Park, but no tracks are set. Snowshoeing and backcountry skiing trails follow the hiking trails.
Plan your trip appropriately for winter conditions and visit Avalanche Canada for backcountry information and avalanche training. To get maps, see the maps and location section.
Facilities
Accessibility information is available for these areas of the park:
Yellowhead Lake
A boat launch is available on Yellowhead Lake, 1.9 km east of the Lucerne Campground. Canoes and small car-top boats can be launched from the main Lucerne Campground.
Campfires are allowed in the Robson Meadows, Robson River, and Lucerne areas of Mount Robson Park. Campfires are not allowed on the Berg Lake Trail or in the Corridor area. See below for more details.
To preserve plants and ground cover, do not gather firewood in the park. Gathering firewood is an offence under the Park Act. Dead wood is important habitat for plants and animals, and it adds valuable organic material to the soil.
If you bring firewood, purchase it locally. Wood from other areas can spread invasive species. To learn more, visit Buy Local, Burn Local.
Berg Lake Trail, Corridor
Campfires are not allowed on the Berg Lake Trail or in the Corridor area. Use a camping stove for cooking. Anyone found starting or maintaining an open fire may be ticketed or, in some cases, evicted from the park.
Robson Meadows, Robson River, Lucerne
Campfires are allowed in these areas. We provide campfire rings at each campsite in Robson Meadows, Robson River, and Lucerne campgrounds. You can purchase firewood from the park operator or campground host.
Campfire bans may be in place. Before lighting a fire, check for bans or restrictions on BC Wildfire Service and on local or Indigenous government websites.
Berg Lake Trail
Boil, filter, or otherwise treat water from all sources on the Berg Lake Trail before drinking or using for anything.
Corridor
Safe drinking water is available at the Welcome Centre in the Mount Robson Corridor area.
Robson Meadows and Robson River
There are cold-water taps throughout the campgrounds. Taps are shut off during the off-season.
Lucerne
Well water is available via two hand pumps. Boil, filter, or otherwise treat water before drinking or using it for anything else.
Robson River
Robson River Campground offers 15-amp, 30-amp, and 50-amp electrical hook-ups at 22 campsites (sites 20 to 41). There is an additional charge of $8 per night for these sites, whether you use power or not. For more information on this campground, see the frontcountry camping section.
Fees (per night)
| Electrified sites (15, 30, or 50-amp service) | $8 (in addition to regular camping fee, whether power is used or not) |
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Robson River
Six EV chargers are available at Mount Robson Welcome Centre. Two are 25 kW Delta chargers, and four are J-1772 compatible with a 7.3 kW output. To learn more information about the chargers available, visit PlugShare.com.
The Mount Robson Welcome Centre is at the park’s western entrance. It is within easy walking distance of campgrounds, a restaurant, a gift store, and a gas station. The Welcome Centre provides information on Mount Robson Park and BC Parks. The centre also features natural history displays.
There are picnic tables on the Berg Lake Trail and in the Corridor area. Picnic tables are available on a first come, first served basis. There are no fees for picnicking, and tables cannot be reserved.
Berg Lake Trail
Picnic tables are available at the south end of Kinney Lake. This area is approximately 5 km from the parking lot and trailhead. The tables are available for day-hikers as well as for campers who are hiking the entire trail.
Corridor
There are various picnic sites along the highway corridor. These span East Portal, at the park’s eastern entrance, to the Mount Robson Park viewpoint at the western boundary.
Berg Lake Trail
There are pit toilets at all campgrounds on the Berg Lake Trail. Toilet paper is not provided at any sites along trail, so come prepared.
Corridor
All day-use picnic areas along the highway corridor have pit toilets. There are no flush toilets in the Corridor area.
Robson Meadows, Robson Rivers, Lucerne
Pit toilets are available at the Robson Meadows, Robson River, and Lucerne campgrounds. Robson Meadows and Robson River also have flush toilets.
Robson Meadows
The Robson Meadows campground includes a children’s playground.
Welcome Centre
A playground and climbing frame are at the west end of the Welcome Centre.
A sani-station is available on the Kinney Lake Road next to the Welcome Centre.
| Sani-station fee | $5 per discharge |
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Hot showers are available at Robson Meadows and Robson River campgrounds.
About this park
The Texqakallt Nation, the earliest known inhabitants of the upper Fraser area, called Mount Robson 'Yuh-hai-has-kun' meaning 'the mountain of the spiral road'. This referred to the layered appearance of the huge mountain. Although not always given credit, Indigenous peoples played a major role in the early exploration and trading in the Yellowhead Pass—Tete Jaune area. They guided and provided game to those who may have otherwise floundered.
Mount Robson Park is the second-oldest provincial park in B.C. It was established in 1913 to protect the Fraser River’s headwaters. With seven connected parks, it is part of one of the world’s largest protected areas. It is also part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains Parks World Heritage Site.
To the Secwepemc People, Mount Robson is traditionally known as Tsyécelcten in the Secwepemctsin language. This loosely translates to ‘Mountain of the Spiral Road’ in English.
Established by a special act of the British Columbia legislature in 1913, Mount Robson Park is the second oldest park in the Province of British Columbia's park system. It was designated as a world heritage site, part of the Rocky Mountains World Heritage Site, in 1990 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Mount Robson has a colourful history of trade and transportation. From the early 1800s with trappers, explorers, hunters, prospectors, and ordinary folks seeking the end of the rainbow, to the present day.
Transportation is still an important part of the park with a national highway (Highway 16), a national railway, a national fiber optics system, and a major pipeline that connect the prairies to the Pacific Ocean. Now as then, all transportation corridors are confined to a narrow valley bottom strip keeping the vast majority of the park as wilderness.
Many locations in the park recognize the role played by early explorers. Magnificent Overland Falls, at the park's western entrance, honours the journey undertaken in 1862 by 115 men and one woman, through the Yellowhead Pass.
Mount Robson Park’s flora and fauna epitomize the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains, North Continental Range. On some trails, you can travel between three different vegetation zones during a day-hike.
Mount Robson Park provides full representation of the North Continental Ranges’ landscape. The park protects a complex mountain ecosystem represented by four biogeoclimatic zones. From Interior Cedar Hemlock (ICH) in the valley bottoms, the vegetation communities change as the elevation increases. Sub-boreal Spruce (SBS), Englemann Spruce-subalpine Fir (ESSF) and finally up slope to the Alpine Tundra (AT) zone.
The University of Victoria’s Mountain Legacy Project (MLP) has been conducting a decades-long project to understand landscape change. MLP teams have been comparing photographs from 1911 to new images taken in the same locations. You can see image pairs on the MLP website. Change-analysis results are available on the Visualizing 100 Years of Landscape Change site. Mountain Legacy Project work was completed in part with funding provided by the BC Parks Living Lab Program.
As these vegetation communities change, so do the birds and animals. The diversity of species is very much a product of elevation change. 182 species of birds have been recorded in the park. Predator-prey relationships are maintained within the 80% of the park-zoned wilderness. Vast areas and intact watersheds carry a wilderness conservation zoning label where all human use is unsupported by facility or trail development. In fact, our most important 'customers' in these large wilderness areas are the wide variety of flora and fauna that depend on an undisturbed, intact wilderness.
In addition to protecting the largest peak in the entire Canadian Rockies, Mount Robson at 12,972 feet / 3,954 m, the park also protects the imposing Ramparts formation that forms a portion of our border with Jasper National Park. Beautiful, expansive alpine areas, clear rivers, lakes, and highly valued wetland habitat is also protected.
While big mountains and imposing rock formations inspire and awe us, the main feature of the park, at least from a conservation perspective, is the headwaters of the Fraser River. Protected for all time within Mount Robson Park are the headwaters of one of the world's great rivers. Coming into the province of British Columbia from Alberta, one crosses over a small, crystal clear creek. It's almost beyond belief that this is the same river that empties into the Pacific Ocean, over 1,200km away in Vancouver. The source of the great river lies in the south east corner of the park in Fraser Pass. Imagine dipping your cup and drinking the water from the start of one of the great rivers on this planet.
Future generations will no doubt praise the wisdom of protecting over 100km of the Fraser River's headwaters within Mount Robson Park.
Recent boundary additions on the west end of the park, the result of the Robson Valley Land, Resource Management Plan, will add important Interior Cedar Hemlock variants. These additions also help make the previous straight line boundary more logical from a management and ecological perspective.
In order to maintain viable levels of species and genetic diversity, it is critically important to consider how the land is managed on a larger scale. Working with our neighbors, be it the National Parks or the various forest companies, remains a high priority to ensure Mount Robson Park does not become an isolated biological 'island'.
All wildlife indigenous to the Rocky Mountains can be found here. Wildlife populations are allowed to ebb and flow with minimal intervention from humans.
There are excellent wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the park. From mountain goats on the many cliffs and rockslides to moose in low wetland areas, patient observers will be rewarded.
Mule and whitetail deer, moose, elk, and black bears call the lower elevations home. Grizzly bears, caribou, mountain goats, and mountain sheep inhabit the higher elevations. To date, 42 species of mammals, four amphibians, one reptile, and 182 species of birds have been recorded in the park. These species are typical of the moist, western slope of the Rocky Mountains.
From the valley-bottom-loving moose to the mountain goats and golden eagles of the Alpine Tundra Zone, all four biogeoclimactic zones within the park provide habitat for varied species that favor the unique characteristics found in each zone. This is not to say that species like grizzly bear or mule deer find suitable habitats in only one zone, but generally certain zones or elevations attract specific species.
Excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing are available within the park. On one drive through the highway corridor in late May, park staff observed mule deer, whitetail deer, moose, elk, wolf, coyote, black bear, grizzly bear, and a large variety of waterfowl.
In the spring, cow elk become extremely protective of their new calves. Moose and deer also actively defend their young, but the elk seem most prone to short tempers when confronted with anything they perceive as a threat to their young. In the fall, the males of these species that can become aggressive. The mating or rutting season in September and October can make even the most seemingly docile elk, moose, or deer aggressive.
Although they are beautiful to look at, keep clear of all wildlife and give them the space they need to ensure their safety and yours. Binoculars are a great aid to the traveler in Mount Robson Park. Mountain slopes, slide paths and cliffs can be safely examined from the highway corridor. Mountain goats and grizzly bears can often be spotted.
A long tradition in Mount Robson Park, the Bird Blitz takes place in June each year. Bird enthusiasts from far and wide come to enjoy the beautiful spring scenery as well as the opportunity to observe and count the parks incredible bird population. A number of the valleys in the park have no routes or trails and extremely low levels of human use. This is in keeping with our belief that wilderness means wild and the grizzly bears, caribou, wolverines, and other wild species seem quite happy to keep it that way.
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.
Contact
| Reservations, changes, and cancellations | Our call centre is open from 7 am to 7 pm Pacific Time. There is a $5 fee for reservations, changes, or cancellations made by phone.
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| Berg Lake Trail reservations | Reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservation service. For more information on Berg Lake Trail camping reservations, see the Berg Lake Trail section of the backcountry camping reservations page. |
| Welcome Centre | Mount Robson Welcome Centre provides information about the park, and surrounding area . It also provides check-in for camping on the Berg Lake Trail. Please do not contact the Welcome Centre about your camping reservation. All reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservation service. |
| Frontcountry campgrounds and facilities | Frontcountry facilities are operated by Quartz Contracting. The term ‘frontcountry‘ refers to any area within 1 km of a park road or highway. Please do not contact the park operator about camping reservations. All reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservation service. |
| General questions and feedback for BC Parks | We answer emails weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time. |
