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Vehicle-accessible camping

There is one campground with 25 sites (3 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: $18.00 per party/night
BC Senior’s Rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only): $9.00 per senior party/night. Read the User Fees Policy for information on Senior Camping Discounts.
Accessibility information

Accessibility information is available for this park.

Picnic areas
This park has a day-use/picnic area. There are no public shelters available. There is approximately 1 hectare of grassy area. There is a small rocky/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.
Pit or flush toilets
This park has pit toilets located in the campground and day-use areas. There are no flush toilets or showers.
Drinking water
There are two hand pumps available in the campground. Water is tested weekly and safe to drink unless posted otherwise.
Boat launch
There is a 2-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. 10hp motor limit for Silver Lake. There are no docks or marina. Water skiing is not recommended.
Campfires
Campfires are permitted in the campground fire rings only. 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.
Hiking
There is only one short, 1km trail, which follows the west side of lake down an old road bed.
Swimming
There is lake swimming available; however, there is no roped-off area. There are no wharfs or docks available. Drop-offs occur. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
Fishing

While Silver Lake is not included in the park boundaries, it provides excellent trout fishing opportunities. Catch and release only, single barbless hook, 10Hp motor limit for Silver Lake. Licences are available for purchase in Hope/Silver Hope Creek approximately 8 km away. Ice fishing is not recommended. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

Pets on leash
Pets/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 wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
Cycling

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 Provincial 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.