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Total number of campsites
Total reservable frontcountry sites: 20
Total vehicle-accessible sites: 59
Total double sites: 2
Total groupsites: 1
Group camping

There is a group campsite available for group reservations. This site has a picnic shelter, water, toilets and a large field for games. The group campground is open from May 10 to September 18.

Youth group camping fees per night are $1 per person (6+), with a $50 minimum and $150 maximum. Read the Youth Group policy about criteria for youth groups.

Regular group camping fees per night are the base rate for the site, which is $120 per group site per night, plus $5 per adult (16+, minimum charge for 15 adults), plus $1 per child (6-15). Children under 6 are free!

Vehicle-accessible camping

The campground offers vehicle-accessible sites, including two double sites and four tent sites. The campsites are private and secluded. There is a large parking lot available for extra vehicles. A gate is located at the entrance of the park and is locked from 11pm to 7am daily. To enhance visitor enjoyment, a volleyball net and horseshoe pits are provided. Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available.

Vehicle-accessible camping fee$27 per party per night
Electrified sitesAdditional $7 per night (whether power is in use or not)
BC seniors’ rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only)$13.50 per senior party per night

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

Accessibility information

Accessibility information is available for this park.

Drinking water

Cold water taps are located throughout the park. Hose hookups are not available for campers or trailers.

Playground

An adventure playground is located in the day-use area.

Boat launch

A concrete boat launch and loading dock complete with parking are situated near the day-use area. A separate beach has been developed next to the swimming area for boaters and water skiers. 

Sani-station

A coin operated sani-station is located along the entranceway into the park. The sani-station fee is $5 per discharge. 

Electrical hookups

This campground offers electrical hookups.

Campfires

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. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. Firewood can be purchased in the park, or you may bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary. 

To preserve vegetation and ground cover, it is prohibited to 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.

Picnic areas

A large, grassy day-use area features 26 picnic tables, most with fire pits, and an adventure playground. A picnic shelter, complete with a wood stove, is ideal for covered activities. Beside a sandy beach there is a designated area in the lake for swimmers. Visitors can also enjoy a game of volleyball. There are flush toilets, change rooms, and showers available. 

Please note: the day-use area is open all year, but the snow is not plowed during the winter.

Pit or flush toilets

Visitors will find pit toilets located throughout the park. There are flush toilets located centrally in the campground as well as the day-use area.

Showers

Showers are located in both the campground and day-use area.

Hiking

Trails connect the campground and the beach area. Follow the 2.5km Aldermere Trail to explore the park along the shoreline of Tyhee Lake and through the aspen forest. 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.

Swimming

There are no lifeguards on duty. Swim within the designated area to avoid conflicts with powerboats and water skiers. The sandy beach is 200 metres long and is a popular spot for visitors.

Canoeing

Canoeing is a popular activity on Tyhee Lake.

Kayaking

There are opportunities for kayaking at this park. 

Fishing

Anglers of all ages can try their hand for cutthroat or stocked rainbow trout. Minnows like the peamouth chub, red shiner, and pygmy whitefish can challenge the younger fisher. Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. There are also ice fishing opportunities in the park.

Wildlife viewing

There are excellent opportunities for bird watching in the marshy areas of the lakeshore. The dead trees, bulrushes and cattails provide nesting sites and protection for a variety of birds, including loons, red-winged blackbirds, and downy woodpeckers. Wildlife may be seen in the adjacent forests.

Pets on leash

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 behavior and must dispose of their excrement.

Cycling

Bicycles must be kept to roadways and designated areas. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia. There is a small bike track for kids near the shower building in the middle of the campground.

For details on e-biking within Tyhee Lake Park, see the e-biking section.

e-Biking

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

Waterskiing

There are waterskiing opportunities at this park.

Winter recreation

Visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the park. There are also ice skating and ice fishing opportunities.