Mount Robson Park

Berg Lake Trail

The Berg Lake Trail is a world-renowned backcountry hiking route featuring some of the finest scenery in British Columbia.

For more information, see Reservations above and the Berg Lake Trail reservations page. For specific facility and activity information, see Facilities and Activities below.

Snowbird Pass is closed annually between May 1 and July 1 to allow for undisturbed caribou calving.

Trail conditions report [PDF]

A group campsite is available at the Robson Meadows campground. This groupsite includes a covered shelter and grassy field.

Fees

For more information on youth group camping policies, and groupsites generally, see the group camping page.

Mount Robson Park offers vehicle-accessible campsites. Reservations are accepted, and sites are also available on a first come, first serve basis. All reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservation service

Robson Meadows

125 non-serviced campsites

This campground by the Fraser River features large private campsites. Scenic walks are available, and it is easy walking distance to the visitor centre, store, restaurant, and commercial services booking office.

First come, first served camping registration and fee payment are available at the campground entrance information shelter. For information and assistance, see the campground host at the campground entrance.

Robson River

18 non-serviced 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 visitor centre, restaurant, and store.

First come, first served camping registration and fee payment are available at the campground entrance information shelter.

Fees

For information on the BC seniors’ rate, see the camping fees page.

Lucerne

36 non-serviced campsites

At the east end of the park, on Yellowhead Lake, this is a small area with great views of the mountains. Some sites also have lake views. Two sites are walk-in only and ideal for cyclists. The campground has no running water or flush toilets.

Registration and fee payment information are on the information shelter at the campground entrance. A campground attendant is usually onsite.

Fees

For information on the BC seniors’ rate, see the camping fees page.

Lucerne

Two campsites are walk-in only and ideal for cyclists. These sites are available by reservation.

Corridor

Wilderness trails and camping are available in the Mount Robson Corridor area. This includes the Mount Fitzwilliam Trail and the Moose River route, which are accessible from the highway corridor. No fees or backcountry permits are required for this area. For trail details, see the east end wilderness trails page.

Berg Lake Trail

Winter backcountry camping is permitted at the campsites along the Berg Lake Trail. Dates when winter camping is allowed change yearly based on snowpack (see Advisories above for more details).  If using the trail in the winter, you must be equipped for avalanche conditions. There is no fee collected for winter camping.

Accessibility information is available for these areas of the park:

• Moose Lake day-use area
• Berg Lake Trail
• East Portal
• Lucerne Campground
• Robson Meadows Campground
• Robson River Campground

Berg Lake Trail

There are several picnic tables at the south end of Kinney Lake approximately 5km from the parking lot and trailhead. There are no fees for picnicking and sites are available on a first come, first served basis.

Corridor

There are several 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. There are no fees for picnicking and sites are available on a first come, first served basis.

Robson Meadows

There is a group picnicking site at Robson Meadows. It is available by reservation and the fee for using the site is $50 per group per day. For more information on group picnicking sites, see the picnic shelters page.

Berg Lake Trail

There are pit toilets at all campgrounds. There are composting toilets at Whitehorn, Berg Lake, and Robson Pass campgrounds. 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.

Robson Meadows, Robson Rivers, Lucerne

There are pit and flush toilets throughout the campgrounds.

There are hot showers available at Robson Meadows and Robson River campgrounds.

Berg Lake Trail

Boil, treat, or filter water from all sources on the Berg Lake Trail before drinking.

Corridor

Safe drinking water is available at the Visitor Centre.

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 or treat water before drinking.

Robson Meadows

There is a playground next to the campground.

Visitor Centre

There is a playground and climbing structure located at the west end of the Visitor Centre.

Yellowhead Lake

There is a boat launch on Yellowhead Lake, 1.9km east of the Lucerne campground. Canoes and small car-top boats can be launched from the main Lucerne campground.

A sani-station is on the Kinney Lake Road next to the Visitor Centre. The fee is $5 per discharge.

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.

Berg Lake Trail

Campfires are not permitted anywhere on the Berg Lake Trail. Use backpacking stoves for cooking. Hikers found starting or maintaining an open fire may be charged and/or evicted.

Corridor

Campfires are not permitted.

Robson Meadows, Robson River, Lucerne

While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage you to minimize the use of fire. Firewood can be purchased from the Park Operator or Campground Host. Campfire bans may be implemented when the fire danger is too high.

To preserve vegetation and ground cover, do not gather firewood from the area around your campsite or anywhere else in the park as this is an offence under the Park Act. Dead wood is an important habitat for many plants and animals, and it adds valuable organic matter to the soil.

The Mount Robson Visitor Centre is at the park’s western entrance, within easy walking distance of campgrounds, a restaurant, and a store. The Visitor Centre provides information on Mount Robson Park, BC Parks, and BC tourism. The centre also features natural history displays.

Trail conditions report [PDF]

Berg Lake Trail

The Berg Lake Trail is a world-renowned backcountry hiking route featuring some of the finest scenery in British Columbia. There is no fee for day hiking from the trailhead. Backcountry camping requires a reservation. For more details on backcountry camping, see the Berg Lake Trail reservations page.  

Snowbird Pass is closed annually between May 1 and July 1 to allow for undisturbed caribou calving.

Corridor

Waterfalls and salmon viewing walks can all be found along this scenic drive. Behind the Visitor Centre there is a 1km self-guided Journey Through Time interpretive trail that should not be missed.

There are several trails at the east end of Mount Robson Park accessible from the highway corridor. They range from well-developed, hard-surface trails such as the Yellowhead Mountain Trail to pure wilderness routes like the Moose River Trail. To learn more, see the east end wilderness trails page.

Robson Meadows and Robson River

Interesting walks and hikes are available from the campgrounds.

Lucerne

The self-guided Labrador Tea Trail is an interesting walk in mixed forest next to the campground.

Lucerne

There is a swimming beach at the campground on Yellowhead Lake. The water temperature remains cold year-round.

Corridor

Moose and Yellowhead Lakes are suitable for canoeing and boating. Use caution, as these lakes are subject to strong winds.

Robson Meadows and Robson River

Rafting companies operate in the area along various sections of the Fraser River.

Lucerne

There are good opportunities for canoeing and boating on Yellowhead Lake.

Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting page.

Corridor

Portal and Whitney Lakes are good for catchable 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.

Interpretive programs and presentations are periodically available at Robson Meadows Campground. For details, contact the park operator.

There are wildlife viewing opportunities throughout this park.

Pets must be leashed and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You must be in control of your pets at all times and dispose of their excrement in the wastebins provided.

Dogs are not allowed on any overnight trips on the Berg Lake Trail. Dogs that are kept under control and on leash are allowed on day-hikes.

Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia. There are no bicycle rentals available at the park.

Berg Lake Trail

Cycling is permitted on the first 7km, from the trailhead to the north end of Kinney Lake. There is a bike rack at Kinney Lake if you plan to stay and explore the area further.

See the e-biking section for details on e-biking in Mount Robson Park.

Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are permitted on signed or designated trails within Mount Robson Park, provided they meet the definitions and criteria for e-bike use as outlined in the BC Parks cycling guidelines.

Berg Lake Trail

No horse use is allowed on the Berg Lake Trail.

Corridor

Riding is permitted only on the Moose River Route, which is suited to only the most experienced backcountry travellers.

Robson Meadows, Robson River, Lucerne

No horseback riding is available in these areas.

Mount Robson Peak

Climbers from around the world come to Mount Robson Park to tackle this most imposing peak. At 3,954m (12,972ft), Mount Robson is by no means the highest peak in Canada, but few mountains anywhere in the world can claim to offer almost 3,000m (10,000ft) of pure ascent.

This is a mountain is for experienced climbers only. Unexpected changes in weather and snow conditions, heavy snowfalls, avalanches, icefall, and rockfall can persist throughout the climbing season. Only properly equipped climbers, prepared and skilled in all facets of alpine mountaineering, should attempt climbing Mount Robson. We encourage all climbers to use the voluntary self-registration shelter located at the Berg Lake Trailhead. For more information, download the climbers’ information links [PDF]

There are spelunking and caving opportunities in this park.

White-Nose Syndrome

White-Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a fungal disease that has been linked to the mass die-off of hibernating bats in Eastern North America. There is evidence that humans have accelerated the spread through entering caves with contaminated clothing, gear, or equipment. To help prevent WNS from taking hold in B.C., the province is making investments in bat conservation projects.

To ensure the protection of bats and their habitats in this park, we strongly advise that personal caving gear that has been used anywhere east of the Rockies should not be used in B.C.

Before entering caves in B.C., consult the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative website, which includes information on a WNS decontamination protocol.

There are opportunities for snowshoeing and backcountry skiing in Mount Robson Park. There are no tracks set. Snowshoeing and backcountry skiing trails follow the hiking trails. For maps, see the Park and activity maps section.