The best camping near Rolley Lake Provincial Park

Less than an hour’s drive from Vancouver, Rolley Lake Provincial Park is a quick escape into nature. The small Rolley Lake is attractive for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding, and its wraparound boardwalk path and the Lakeside Trail Loop are great for hikers. The lake is also stocked with coastal cutthroat trout and rainbow trout and is a popular fishing spot. Rolley Falls is an easy, 10-minute walk through the Douglas fir and hemlock forest from the park’s sole campground. The campground has 64 vehicle-accessible campsites, all of which are reservable and in shady spots.

1. Make your plans early to reserve a campsite in Rolley Lake Provincial Park. You can reserve campsites two months in advance of your arrival, starting in March, and the campground opens in April.
2. All campsite reservations must be made by phone or online at Discover Camping, BC Parks’ reservation system. When reservations are not available, all campsites function as first-come, first-served sites.
3. Be sure to check seasonal opening and closing dates.

Rolley Lake Provincial Park is busiest in July, August, and into September, even though the mountainous location means summer temperatures can remain cool. Reservations open April 1, though the weather may be cool and rainy in spring. In winter, the campground is closed but visitors can still access the lake and trails for day use. Wildlife viewing may be common, particularly in spring. 

• No powerboats or motorized watercraft are permitted on Rolley Lake. An appropriate licence is required for anyone fishing or angling in the park. 
• Rolley Lake Provincial Park doesn’t have wifi, but cell phone service is good.
• Campfires are only permitted in the designated campfire rings located at each campsite. Visitors are encouraged to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fires and bringing a portable stove for cooking.