Lac La Hache is one of the most popular recreation lakes along Highway 97. There are many stories to explain how the lake was named. According to one, it got its name when a trapper lost his only hatchet axe while chopping a hole in the frozen lake. This area is rich in tales of 19th century fur traders, gold seekers and cattle ranchers. Miners searched for fortune using the Cariboo Wagon Road located east of the lake.
Nowadays, Lac La Hache Park is a scenic stopping point for all to enjoy. Lac La Hache Park is located on Highway 97, 13km north of the community of Lac La Hache. The long standing campground has flush toilets, tap water, a sani-station and a self-guided nature trail. The day-use area is located across Highway 97 on the shore of Lac La Hache and has an adventure playground, picnic tables, picnic shelter, boat launch, developed beach, changehouse and flush toilets.
This is an excellent fishing lake for kokanee, rainbow and lake trout, as well as burbot. The lake is also a popular place for power boating and water-skiing.
The Heritage House at 108 Mile is a half-hour drive from the campground, and is open from May to September. The campground host or park operator can inform you of other things to do in the area, as well as boat rental locations. The community of Lac La Hache offers a grocery store, gas station, bakery, and a few restaurants.
All campsite reservations must be made the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first come, first served.
Campsite reservations are accepted at this park and first come, first served sites are also available.
Group picnic shelter reservations are accepted for this picnic shelter through the BC Parks reservations system.
This park offers vehicle-accessible campsites. They range in size with many larger sites including a few pull through sites. There are also 10 sites that have tent pads. There are no double sites. The sites are nestled amongst the trees and most are large enough to accommodate for extra vehicles.
Campsite reservations are available at this park and first come, first served sites are also available. If staff are not around when you arrive at the campground, choose your site and pay later. Staff will be at the campground at least once a day during the camping season.
Long-stay camping is available for $88 per week. Please contact the park operator for information and to book one of these sites. Information on other parks participating in this program and a link to the camping fees and reservation policies supplement is available on the frontcountry camping webpage.
Accessibility information is available for this park, as well as the Lakeside day-use site.
This park has a day-use and picnic area. There is a covered shelter with picnic tables, a wood stove, change houses, pit and flush toilets, cold water taps, as well as fire pits. There is an adventure playground in the day-use area and horseshoe pits located in the campground. The gate to the day-use area is locked between 11pm and 8am.
Group picnicking is $35 per group. Reservations are available from May 15 to September 30.
Pit and flush toilets are located throughout the park.
Cold water taps are located throughout the park. Taps are shut off during the off-season. There are no hose hookups for campers and trailers.
There is an adventure playground in the day-use area near the beach.
A double-wide, cement ramp boat launch is provided at the day-use area. Waterskiing is very popular at Lac La Hache.
A sani-station/dump is available during the collecting season. The fee is $5 per discharge.
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.
The Wagon Road self-guided nature trail is 2km long. It provides an opportunity to learn about nature as well as the Gold Rush history of the area. 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.
There are no lifeguards on duty. A wide, sandy beach welcomes visitors and an area is roped off for swimming. Changing rooms, an open air shower and washrooms are provided.
Canoeing and kayaking are enjoyable activities on Lac La Hache. However, the lake is also used for powerboating and waterskiing.
Canoeing and kayaking are enjoyable activities on Lac La Hache. However, the lake is also used for powerboating and waterskiing.
This is an excellent fishing lake for kokanee, lake and rainbow trout as well as burbot during the summer months. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
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. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to the potential for problems with bears and other wildlife.
Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Lac La Hache Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.
Lac la Hache is a popular lake for waterskiing.
This park is 13km north of Lac La Hache community on Highway 97. The closest communities, towns and cities are Lac la Hache and 100 Mile House.
This park proudly operated by:
Shuswap Adams Parks Ltd.
parkinquiries@telus.net
250-320-9305
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.