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Green Lake Provincial Park

green lake

BC Parks
British Columbia · reservable

what to expect

Green Lake Provincial Park is made up of 11 sites: Arrowhead, Black Bear, Blue Spring, Boyd Bay, Buckside Hill, Emerald Bay, Green Lake Islands, Little Arrowhead, Nolan Creek and Sunset View. Six of these sites have developed facilities. The open rangeland and mixed forests of aspen and lodgepole pine found here are typical of the Cariboo’s landscape. Green Lake is one of the larger bodies of water in the southern portion of the Cariboo. The lake is about 14 km long averaging 1.5 km in width with an irregular shoreline of approximately 57 km. The lake has a low flushing rate and together with the chemical composition of the warm shallow waters, creates the greenish hue giving the lake its name.

the basics

watersewerflush toiletsaccessible
drive from vancouver
1.3h · 98 km
drive from calgary
8.4h · 632 km
drive from edmonton
10h · 749 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

this list adapts to green lake. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about green lake

does green lake have electric hookups?
No. Green Lake Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is green lake from vancouver?
Green Lake Provincial Park is 98 km from Vancouver — approximately a 1.3-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at green lake?
Yes. Green Lake Provincial Park is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at green lake?
Peak season at Green Lake Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of green lake.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from bc parks + open sources

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