Sasquatch Provincial Park

Canoeing is welcome at this park. There is no canoe/kayak specific camping available.

Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

There is freshwater fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and brook char. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

Sasquatch Park has two easy hiking trails and one interpretive trail. The Hicks Lake Trail is approximately 4 km return with an estimated time of 1 1/2 hours. The Deer Lake Trail, which does not go all around the lake, is approximately 2 km return. The Beaver Pond Interpretive Trail is approximately a 500 metre loop.

For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.

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

All Pets/domestic animals must be on leash at all times inside the provincial park boundaries. Pets/domestic animals are permitted to be off-leash only when they are swimming. In the Green Point day-use area dogs are permitted on leash only in areas indicated.

• Green Point dog rules map [PDF]

On-leash dogs are permitted at Hicks Lake on the left side (east side) of the boat launch and Deer Lake on the right side (south side) of the boat launch. You are responsible for your pet’s behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.

Pets are not allowed in the day-use picnic/beach areas or park buildings. Please be reminded that BC Parks does not recommend bringing pets into the backcountry or on trails, as they can create potential conflicts with wildlife. Please do not leave pets unattended.

Swimming areas are provided at a few areas in the park. Buoys mark off swimming areas. Deer and Hicks Lake are relatively warm during the summer but Harrison Lake can be cool. Hicks lake and Deer Lake have sandy beaches, while Harrison Lake has a rocky beach. High winds can come up quickly on Harrison Lake.

Swimmer's itch may be present at Deer Lake and Hicks Lake. To prevent swimmers itch, check out the BC Healthfiles page. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

There are waterskiing opportunities available on Harrison Lake.

There are wildlife viewing opportunities available on the Beaver Pond trail. Please keep your distance when viewing animals.

There are windsurfing opportunities available on Harrison Lake.

There are wheelchair-accessible toilets available at the Green Point day-use area.

There are two paved boat launches in the park – at Hicks Lake and Green Point day-use areas. There is a gravel boat launch at Deer Lake. All boat launches are single wide.

• Deer Lake has a car top launch and only electric motors are permitted.
• Hicks Lake allows motors with a maximum of 10 horsepower.
• Trout Lake does not permit motor boats.
• Harrison Lake does not have motor restrictions.
• Waterskiing and windsurfing are only available on Harrison Lake.

Greenpoint boat launch is open all year. There is day-use parking only, no overnight parking is available. Boats can be left in water or beached overnight at the owners own risk. There is a marina nearby to moor boats overnight. There are Dead Slow speed restrictions near the boat launches and swimming areas.

Campfires are permitted in the provided fire rings only. Fire restrictions may be in place during times of high forest fire ratings. No campfires are permitted in the day-use areas.

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.

Cold water taps are located throughout Lakeside (Deer Lake) and Bench campgrounds. There are hand pumps at Hicks Lake and Bench campgrounds. The only day-use area with water taps is Green Point.

There is one group campsite available at Hicks Lake, and is separated from other campsites. This site can accommodate 15-40 people. There is a covered shelter available. There are no barbeque attachments on the picnic tables.

Reservation information »

There are day-use/picnicking areas in Hicks Lake and Lakeside (Deer Lake) campgrounds. The Green Point day-use area has picnic tables and a parking area. There are grassy areas at both the Green Point day-use on Harrison Lake and the Hicks Lake day-use areas. The beaches are sandy at Hicks Lake and Deer Lake, and rocky at the Green Point area. There are barbeque attachments on the picnic tables. Bring your own barbeque and briquettes. There are no fire pits and open fires are not permitted in the day-use area. There is a beach area open to off-leash dogs near the boat launch areas. The Deer Lake campground has a playground on the beach. The day-use areas are accessible by foot if the gate is locked. The nearest stores are at Harrison Hot Springs.

There are pit toilets throughout the campgrounds and park. Flush toilets are available at the Green Point day-use area.

The adventure playground is located in Lakeside (Deer Lake) campground. There is a grassy area. No horseshoe pitches or sand boxes available.

A sani-station/dump is available during the collecting season. It is located on the main park road between Trout Lake and turnoff to Hicks Lake Campground.

This park offers vehicle-accessible campsites. Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available.

There are three campgrounds at this park – Hicks Lake campground, Bench campground and Lakeside (Deer Lake) campground. There are no pull-through or double sites available. Campsites have tent pads and located amongst the trees.

There is no parking available for extra vehicles; the maximum is 2 vehicles per site. There is no gate house and the gate is not locked during the camping season. If there is no staff to help you locate a site, check the reservation board (located at the entrance of each campground), then find a campsite with no ticket number on the post. Park staff will come by to collect camping fees.

Walk-in camping is not permitted if the gate is locked. The closest store is in Harrison Hot Springs approximately 6 kilometres away.

Hicks Lake and Lakeside (Deer Lake) Campground

Bench Campground