Environment and Parks
Summary
- The campground at Rolley Lake Park has been expanded with 32 new drive-in sites so more people can get outside and enjoy nature
- At Golden Ears Park, the Gold Creek and West Canyon parking lots have approximately 70 new stalls to help meet demand
- The Fallen Giants Trail in Golden Ears Park has been realigned and rebuilt to a family-friendly, multi-use trail
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People visiting Rolley Lake and Golden Ears parks now have more opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors with new campsites, additional parking and a rebuilt family-friendly, multi-use trail.
The campground at Rolley Lake Park has been expanded with 32 new sites, bringing the total number of drive-in sites at the campground to 92. At Golden Ears Park, approximately 45 stalls have been added to the Gold Creek parking lot and approximately 25 stalls have been added to the West Canyon parking lot to help meet demand.
“We know how much people love camping in B.C. and the additional campsites at Rolley Lake Park mean more opportunities for families and visitors to get outside and connect with nature,” said Tamara Davidson, Minister of Environment and Parks. “Investing in our parks ensures we can continue to deliver quality outdoor recreation experiences for everyone to enjoy.”
Rolley Lake Park campground expansion
Rolley Lake Park is a predominantly flat wilderness area blanketed with tall trees. The park has a small lake for swimming, fishing and paddling, along with a campground that is open year-round.
Universal design standards have been incorporated into the 32 new campsites to improve accessibility. The $4-million project includes several other upgrades that were completed in May 2024, such as:
- 17 new walk-in campsites, a communal shelter, bike racks, bear-proof storage and picnic tables
- 30 new parking stalls
- accessibility upgrades to the toilet and shower building, and service centres
- upgrades to the electrical and wastewater systems
The new campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis until June 30, 2026. Starting July 1, 2026, reservations will be required. The opening date for bookings will soon be posted online: https://bcparks.ca/rolley-lake-park/
In addition to the new campsites, Freshwater Fisheries BC worked with BC Parks to install a new fishing dock separate from the day-use area.
Golden Ears Park upgrades
Golden Ears Park is one of B.C.’s largest and busiest parks, welcoming approximately 875,000 visitors every year. The park is known for its mountain scenery and easy access to a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking, canoeing, swimming and camping.
In addition to approximately 70 new parking spaces, the Fallen Giants Trail, which is located adjacent to the Gold Creek and Alouette campgrounds, has been realigned and rebuilt to a family-friendly multi-use trail. The total cost of the two projects is approximately $800,000.
People wanting to visit Golden Ears Park on the busiest days will need to get a vehicle day-use pass until Sept. 7, 2026. The passes are required to access areas beyond the Spirea trailhead from Friday to Monday until 3:30 p.m. People with a valid camping reservation do not require a day-use pass to access the park.
Quotes:
Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport –
“Camping trips are a cherished part of summer plans for many people, offering an affordable and easy way to get outside, connect with nature, and make lasting memories with friends and family. The expansion at Rolley Lake Park will help enhance the visitor experience by opening more opportunities for British Columbians and visitors to enjoy our truly supernatural surroundings, reaffirming our global reputation as a premier destination.”
Lisa Beare, MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows –
“People from all over the world come to Maple Ridge to take in the breathtaking sights of Golden Ears and Rolley Lake parks. With trail upgrades and additional parking at Golden Ears, and more camping opportunities at Rolley Lake, even more people will be able to enjoy these well-loved parks just in time for summer.”
Jamie Cox, executive director, BC Lodging and Campground Association –
“Investments such as the campground expansion and visitor amenity upgrades at Rolley Lake Park help create greater awareness of outdoor recreation by providing access for families, campers, RVers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts to experience the natural beauty of our province. Strengthening campground infrastructure and accessibility not only enhances the guest experience and responds to the health of market, it also aids in growing the market by supporting local communities and the long-term sustainability of outdoor recreation across British Columbia.”
Learn More:
- For more information about Rolley Lake Park, visit: https://bcparks.ca/rolley-lake-park/
- For more information about Golden Ears Park, visit: https://bcparks.ca/golden-ears-park/
- To reserve a day-use pass for Golden Ears Park, visit: https://reserve.bcparks.ca/dayuse/
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