Callaghan Lake
Callaghan Lake Park features a small rustic drive-in campground located in British Columbia's Sea to Sky region, 70km north of Vancouver and 20km south of Whistler. The campground sits on the shores of Callaghan Lake and is the only permitted camping location within the park. Access is via a paved road (8km) followed by a gravel forest service road requiring high-clearance vehicles. Vehicle access is seasonal: restricted from November through early June when the road becomes a groomed cross-country ski trail. The park offers activities including canoeing, fishing, hiking, and backcountry skiing, with strict camping restrictions in place to protect grizzly bear habitat. (via official site)
- pit toilet
- parking
- fishing
- canoeing
- hiking
- skiing
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Callaghan Lake’s official website (CAD).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Reservation booking fee — to a maximum of $18 plus tax | CAD 6 per night |
| Change reservation fee — plus tax | CAD 6 |
| Cancellation fee — per reservation, plus tax | CAD 6 |
| Call centre surcharge — plus tax | CAD 5 |
| Non-resident fee — May 15 onwards, on top of base camping fee | CAD 20 |
| Social Services Exemption — for eligible low-income individuals with disabilities | free |
| Discount / deposit | |
|---|---|
| Second vehicle parking — of base camping fee, maximum $12 per night | 50% |
| BC Senior Discount — off-season (day after Labour Day to June 14) | 50% |
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Callaghan Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located in the upper Callaghan Valley to the west of the resort town of Whistler. The dormant volcano Mount Callaghan overlooks the lake on its north side, while just to the south of the park is the sliding events facility for the 2010 Olympics.
Alexander Falls is a waterfall on Madeley Creek, a tributary of Callaghan Creek in the Callaghan Valley area of the Sea to Sky Country of southwestern British Columbia, Canada. The falls are located just below a bridge on the access road to Callaghan Lake Provincial Park, at the head of the valley, which lies to the west of the resort town of Whistler. The falls consist of three drops that total
Alexander Falls is a waterfall on Madeley Creek, a tributary of Callaghan Creek in the Callaghan Valley area of the Sea to Sky Country of southwestern British Columbia, Canada. The falls are located just below a bridge on the access road to Callaghan Lake Provincial Park, at the head of the valley, which lies to the west of the resort town of Whistler. The falls consist of three drops that total
The Whistler Olympic Park is the location of the Nordic and Biathlon events facilities for the 2010 Winter Olympics and is located in the Madeley Creek basin in the Callaghan Valley, west of Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. The facility hosted the biathlon, cross-country skiing, Nordic combined, and ski jumping. After the Olympics the park remains a public facility, complementing the extensive
🛒 Amenities & services
🍽️ Food & drink
- Journeyman Lodge
- Brandywine Restaurant
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Biathlon Building
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Biathlon Range
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Good to know
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Where is the only permitted camping location in Callaghan Lake Park?
Camping is only allowed at the designated drive-in campground at Callaghan Lake. Camping anywhere else within the park, including all lake shore camping, is not permitted.
When can I access the park by vehicle?
Full vehicle access is available during summer months via Highway 99. From November to early June, vehicle access is prohibited because the forest service road is gated and becomes a groomed cross-country ski trail.
What vehicle is recommended to access the campground?
High-clearance vehicles are recommended for the rough gravel forest service road (Callaghan FSR 01) access.
Are pets allowed at the campground?
Yes, pets are allowed but must be leashed at all times and are not permitted in beach areas or park buildings.
What are the toilet and water facilities at the campground?
There is a pit toilet at the summer campsite that is user-maintained and may be buried by snow in winter. There are no garbage facilities, so visitors must pack out all waste. Water availability is not specified.
How much does it cost to camp at Callaghan Lake?
Callaghan Lake is free to camp at.
Who runs Callaghan Lake?
Callaghan Lake is operated by BC Parks.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Callaghan Lake?
At Callaghan Lake, check-in is from after 1 pm on arrival date and check-out is by before 11 am on departure date.
When is Callaghan Lake open?
Callaghan Lake is open year-round.
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