Accessibility

There are wheelchair-accessible toilets at all campgrounds and in the Alouette (South Beach) day-use area. There are wheelchair-accessible showers in Gold Creek and Alouette campgrounds. Four campsites at the Gold Creek campground are paved. The Spirea Universal Access Trail is wheelchair-accessible. Wheelchair access is also available to the beach from parking lot #2 at the Alouette (South Beach) day-use area.

Boat Launch

There is one four-lane cement surface boat launch at the south end of Alouette Lake. There is overnight parking available for vehicles and trailers in the boat launch parking lot. There is no nearby marina to moor boats overnight. Waterskiing is permitted. It is not recommended to leave your boat overnight in the water due to theft. The park also offers boat accessible camping along the lake; see the rustic marine campsites information. During months outside the summer season, the water level in Alouette Lake may vary considerably due to water management by BC Hydro. Boaters should be especially wary during low-water conditions, as submerged stumps and other obstacles may be hazardous to navigation.

Campfires

Campfires are not permitted in the backcountry and marine sites of Golden Ears Park. Use a portable fuel stove for cooking! Campfires are only permitted in metal fire rings provided at the Alouette Campground, Gold Creek Campground and North Beach Campground. Firewood can be purchased in the park from the do not gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Campfires are only permitted in metal fire rings provided at the Alouette Campground, Gold Creek Campground and North Beach Campground. Firewood can be purchased in the park from the park operator or you may bring your own wood. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, pleasefrom 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.

Drinking Water

Cold water taps are located throughout the park. Drinking water from taps is tested on a regular basis. Water taps are shut off in the winter season. For water testing information, please contact the Park Operator at 604 466-8325. All backcountry drinking water should be filtered, boiled and/or otherwise treated before consumption. Wash all dishes and conduct personal hygiene at least 30 metres from any water source. Please Note: There is no permanent source of water past Alder Flats. Depending on the season, water can be melted from the snowfield that may remain in the northern shadow of the peak.

Group Camping

There are two group campgrounds available for reservation, by any group booking a minimum of 15 adults, with a maximum total of 50 persons. A minimum booking fee applies and additional fees apply for extra persons. There is a covered shelter available at the Golden Ears group site by West Canyon parking lot. The Alouette group site is located near the boat launch by the lake. Group campgrounds may be booked up to one year in advance. Keys issued for both the Golden Ears and Alouette group campgrounds will not allow access to the main park gate on Fern Crescent. Please plan to have your entire camping party enter the park prior to the daily park closure time. Reservation information Youth group camping charges per night are $1/person (6+), with a $50 minimum and $150 maximum. Read the Youth Group policy about Criteria for Youth Groups. Regular group camping charges per night are the base rate for the site, which is $120.00/group site/night, plus $5/adult (16+, minimum charge for 15 adults), plus $1/child (6-15). Children under 6 are free!

Picnic Areas

Alouette (South Beach) Day-use Area : Vehicle accessible area located at kilometre 7 along the main parkway. There is a sand/gravel beach with seasonal roped off swimming area, no lifeguards are on duty; canoe/kayak/pedal boat rentals are available (see “Canoeing” above). There are barbeque attachments available on some picnic tables. Bring briquettes and barbeques, fires are not permitted. Dogs are not permitted in the main part of this day-use area. There is a beach area for leashed dogs between the boat launch and the canoe rental shop. Open for summer season with full services – flush toilets, drinking water taps, changehouse. Open for winter season with minimal services – pit toilets only.

: Vehicle accessible area located at kilometre 7 along the main parkway. There is a sand/gravel beach with seasonal roped off swimming area, no lifeguards are on duty; canoe/kayak/pedal boat rentals are available (see “Canoeing” above). There are barbeque attachments available on some picnic tables. Bring briquettes and barbeques, fires are not permitted. Dogs are not permitted in the main part of this day-use area. There is a beach area for leashed dogs between the boat launch and the canoe rental shop. Campers Beach Day-use Area: Campers Beach is a walk-in area adjacent to Alouette and Gold Creek campgrounds. Day-use visitors can park in visitors’ parking lot beside the ticket booth. Campers Beach has a sand/gravel beach with a seasonal roped off swimming area, no lifeguards are on duty. Dogs are not permitted. A water tap is available during the summer season. Only pit toilets are available.

Campers Beach is a walk-in area adjacent to Alouette and Gold Creek campgrounds. Day-use visitors can park in visitors’ parking lot beside the ticket booth. Campers Beach has a sand/gravel beach with a seasonal roped off swimming area, no lifeguards are on duty. Dogs are not permitted. A water tap is available during the summer season. Only pit toilets are available. North Beach Day-use Area: North Beach day-use area is adjacent to the North Beach campground, accessible on foot from the East Canyon parking lot via the North Beach Trail. The beach is sand/gravel, no lifeguards are on duty. There are only pit toilets available. Dogs are permitted on this beach, but must remain on leash.

North Beach day-use area is adjacent to the North Beach campground, accessible on foot from the East Canyon parking lot via the North Beach Trail. The beach is sand/gravel, no lifeguards are on duty. There are only pit toilets available. Dogs are permitted on this beach, but must remain on leash. Alouette (East Beach) Day-use Area: The East Beach day-use area is directly across from South Beach and only accessible by boat. Pit toilets are provided and are located a short distance up from the beach at both the north and south end. There are four day-use beach areas on the shoreline of Alouette Lake in Golden Ears Park. Please Note: Fires are NOT permitted at the day-use areas. Overnight camping is NOT permitted. There is NO garbage removal at Campers Beach, North Beach and East Beach. Please take along a garbage bag and carry out ALL trash that

you generate

Pit or Flush Toilets

Pit and flush toilets are located at Alouette and Gold Creek campgrounds and the day-use area of the park. There are only pit toilets at North Beach campground. During winter season all flush toilet facilities are closed, pit toilets only. Pit toilets are located at all designated backcountry camping areas and marine campsites. Supply your own toilet paper. At no time should garbage ever be placed in the toilet facilities!

Playground

There is a playground near the washroom/shower building in the north end of Alouette campground.

Sani-Station/Dump



Sani-station Use Fee: $5.00 per discharge, payment by $1 and $2 coins only. A sani-station/dump is available during the summer season. The sani-station/dump is located off the main parkway just before the campgrounds. The sani-station is closed from October 16 to March 31.

Showers

There are hot showers at no extra cost in buildings located in the Alouette and Gold Creek campgrounds. There are no showers at North Beach campground and group campgrounds. During the winter season, all shower buildings are closed.

Vehicle Accessible Camping

There are three vehicle accessible campgrounds in this park – Gold Creek, Alouette and North Beach. The campgrounds are for the use of registered campers only; picnicking facilities are available at the Alouette (South Beach) day-use area. Golden Ears campgrounds are extremely popular, and fill most weekends during the summer. Overnight stays are limited to 14 nights per calendar year per person. You can find photographs and descriptions of all the campsites at Discover Camping. Maximum two vehicles per campsite (both must register); there is no parking for extra vehicles within the campgrounds. Visitors parking lots are available for day parking at all campgrounds. Campsite reservations are accepted. Camping fees are payable in cash only at the park. Campers must have a designated sleeping accommodation (RV, camper, tent trailer, RV trailer) on site in order to register. Summer season (mid-June to Labour Day) – all campers check in at the ticket booth.

Shoulder season (April 1 to mid-June, and Labour Day to October 15) campers with reservations: check the reservation board at the ticket booth for your last name/site number, and proceed directly to your reserved campsite. Staff will come by to complete your registration. campers without reservations: locate an unoccupied campsite that does NOT have a “Reserved” sign, staff will come by to complete your registration. If you cannot locate a vacant campsite, check the reservation board at the ticket booth for reserved campsites that may be available on a one or two-night basis, or check with staff in the park.

Gold Creek campground is open year-round (road conditions permitting). Please note: Due to campground expansion in Gold Creek, some of the facilities shown on the campground maps will be relocated. Alouette and North Beach campgrounds are gated and locked during the shoulder season unless required as overflow (see “Campground Dates of Operation” above). Golden Ears Store and Concession is open late June to Labour Day, otherwise the closest store is in Maple Ridge approximately 14 kilometres away. Cell phone reception is poor or not available at most locations in Golden Ears Park, and there is no pay phone in or near the park. Gold Creek Campground: open all year

Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $35.00 per party / night senior party/night. Read the BC Senior’s Rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only): $17.50 pernight. Read the User Fees Policy for information on Senior Camping Discounts. Alouette Campground: open 3rd Friday in June to Labour Day

Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $35.00 per party/night senior party/night. Read the BC Senior’s Rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only): $17.50 pernight. Read the User Fees Policy for information on Senior Camping Discounts. North Beach Campground: open 4th Friday in June to Labour Day

Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $23.00 per party/night senior party/night. Read the BC Senior’s Rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only): $11.50 pernight. Read the User Fees Policy for information on Senior Camping Discounts.

Walk-In/Wilderness Camping

Backcountry Camping is permitted at designated wilderness sites only. Rustic camping sites are located at Alder Flats on the West Canyon Trail at 5.7 km, Viewpoint Beach at 4.5 km and Half Moon Beach at 9.8 km on the East Canyon Trail as well as on Panorama Ridge near the Emergency Shelter on the Golden Ears Trail at 10.7 km. Pit toilets are available at Alder Flats Viewpoint Beach and Half Moon Beach. A seasonal porta potty is provided on Panorama Ridge during high volume use in the summer. A backcountry camping permit, obtained through the Discover Camping website link below, is required for your overnight stay in the backcountry of Golden Ears Park. Proof of payment must be carried at all times while in the park. Backcountry Camping Fee: $5.00 per person/night Please pay your backcountry camping fees here: Rustic marine campsites are located on the west shore of Alouette Lake at Moyer Creek, The Narrows and Alouette River (north end of the lake) as well as on the east shore of Pitt Lake, at Raven Creek, Osprey Creek South and Osprey Creek North. All of these marine campsites are only accessible by boat and pit toilets are available at each camping area. There are no mooring facilities. Provincial backcountry camping ethics and regulations

Marine camping ethics Please Note: Campfires are not permitted in the backcountry in Golden Ears Park. Campfires are permitted below the high-water mark at marine sites on Alouette and Pitt Lake. Backcountry and marine campsites are user-maintained and there is no garbage removal service in any of the backcountry or marine campsites. Please take along a garbage bag and carry out all trash that you generate.

Winter Camping