Silver Lake Park
Park overview
Situated in the scenic Skagit Valley, Silver Lake Provincial Park is a small, largely undeveloped lakefront area. Visitors can enjoy fishing, picnicking and boating (10hp motor limit) against a spectacular mountain backdrop or take pleasure in a rustic camping experience.
Advisories
Dates of operation
Open to public access April 28, 2023 to October 9, 2023
Current status:Open to public access
- Facility type
- Vehicle-accessible camping
- Number of campsites
- Reservable frontcountry sites: 20
- Vehicle-accessible sites: 25
- Double sites: 3
- RV-accessible sites: 1
- Main camping season dates
- 2023: April 28 to October 9
- Reservable dates
- 2023: April 28 to October 8
- Winter note
- Gate is closed during the off-season.
Safety info
Stay Safe
Bear Safety Advisory
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.
Camping
All campsite and group site reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first-come, first-served.
No-Shows and Late Arrivals
Reserved sites are held until 11 am the day after the scheduled arrival date.
If you do not occupy the site by 11am you will be considered a no-show and your reservation will be cancelled. All reservation charges and camping fees will be forfeited, and the park operator will have the right to give the site away to another visitor. Park operator contact information can be found here.
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.
Facilities
Accessibility information is available for this park.
Activities
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.
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.
Maps and location
The park is located 12 km southwest of Hope in the beautiful Skagit Valley. From the south: from Highway #1 watch for Silver/Skagit Provincial 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.
Park and activity maps
Learn more about this park
Park details
- Date established: February 14, 1964
- Size: 76.89 hectares
Park contact
This park proudly operated by:
Greenshades Enterprise
silverskagitpark@hotmail.com
Nature and culture
- History: The park was designated to Provincial Park status in February 1964.
- Cultural Heritage: Silver Lake was a traditional First Nations fishing area.
- Conservation: 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.
- Wildlife: The park provides habitat to small resident mammals such as squirrels, chipmunks and raccoons. Transient species include blacktail deer, black bear and a variety of birds. Steelhead, Dolly Varden and trainbow 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.