Lower Mainland. 
Know before you go
Advisories
Safety information
- Bears are very active in this park. Please read the bear safety information.
- Wood ticks are most prevalent between March and June. These parasites live in tall grass and low shrubs, and seek out warm-blooded hosts. As potential carriers of disease, they should be avoided.
Special notes
- No dogs are allowed on the beach.
- ATVs and unlicensed motorbikes are prohibited.
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:
Maps and location
Getting there
The park is located 12 km southwest of Hope in the beautiful Skagit Valley.
From the south: from Highway #1 watch for Silver Lake and Skagit Park signs approaching Flood-Hope Road (Exit #168). Follow the blue park signs, turn right onto Flood-Hope Road, travel approximately 1 km to turn right on Silver Skagit Road.
From the north: take either Exit #170 or #168 to Flood-Hope Road, and follow the signs to Silver Skagit Road. Travel this scenic route along the valley bottom, the first 2 km on pavement, the remainder on gravel. At 6 km watch for the park signs at a bridge on your right. Turn right and go over the bridge. It is 1 km in to the park.
Camping
Frontcountry camping
There is one campground with 25 sites (three double sites). There are no waterfront or pull-through sites. There is no service yard in this park.
Firewood is available through the park operator when they drive through collecting camping fees, cash is the only form of payment accepted. The nearest pay phone is located in Hope, approximately 10 km away. Limited cell phone service may be available.
| Vehicle-accessible camping fee | $18 per party per night |
| BC seniors’ rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only) | $9 per senior party per night |
For information on the BC seniors’ rate, see the camping fees page.
Frontcountry campgrounds
Things to do
There is only one short, 1 km trail, which follows the west side of lake down an old road bed.
There is lake swimming available, however, there is no roped-off area. There are no wharves or docks available. Drop-offs occur.
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
While Silver Lake is not included in the park boundaries, it provides excellent trout fishing opportunities.
The guidelines are catch and release only, use single barbless hook, and a 10 horse power motor limit. Licences are available for purchase in Hope, approximately 8 km away. Ice fishing is not recommended.
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. 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 Silver Lake 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.
Facilities
Accessibility information is available for this park.
There is a two-wheel drive accessible, single-wide, gravel boat launch for small boats located near the day-use and campground areas. There is a parking area for vehicles and boat trailers, however, no overnight parking is available. Boats can be left in the water or beached overnight at owners own risk. A 10 horse power motor limit is in place for Silver Lake. There are no docks or marina. Waterskiing is not recommended.
Campfires are permitted in the campground fire rings only. While campfires are allowed, 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.
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.
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.
This park has a day-use and picnic area. There are no public shelters available. There is approximately one hectare of grassy area. There is a small rocky and sandy beach available. There are pit toilets, but no change houses. There are no campfires permitted in the day-use area and no barbeque facilities. The day-use area is available to foot traffic when gates are locked.
About this park
Silver Lake was a traditional First Nations fishing area.
The park was designated to provincial park status in February 1964.
The park lies within the Coastal Western hemlock, Douglas fir and western red cedar. The understory is characterized by ferns and mosses. Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the park’s natural heritage. Please do not damage or remove them.
The park provides habitat to small resident mammals such as squirrels, chipmunks and raccoons. Transient species include black-tailed deer, black bear and a variety of birds. Steelhead, Dolly Varden and rainbow trout can be found in Silver Lake. Park users should always be aware of bears and other wildlife in our park environment. Never feed or approach bears and other wildlife.
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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| Park operator | This park is operated by Greenshades Enterprise. |
| General questions and feedback for BC Parks | We answer emails weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time. |
