Horsefly Lake Provincial Park

horsefly lake

BC Parks
British Columbia · reservable

what to expect

This park offers a popular 23 site campground and day-use area which has a developed beach, a horseshoe pit and a nature trail. Some activities offered include hiking, exploring and fishing. This is a large, deep lake and is usually fished on a troll – included are a number of smaller lakes excellent for fly-fishing. Fishing for rainbow trout is a favourite pastime of many visitors.

the basics

watershowersflush toiletsaccessible
drive from vancouver
4.9h · 368 km
drive from calgary
6.9h · 519 km
drive from edmonton
7.2h · 537 km

stay options nearby

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private campgrounds
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rv rental
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hotel nearby
not camping after all?

hotels and inns near horsefly lake when plans change.

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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 horsefly lake.

common questions about horsefly lake

does horsefly lake have electric hookups?
No. Horsefly Lake Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is horsefly lake from vancouver?
Horsefly Lake Provincial Park is 368 km from Vancouver — approximately a 4.9-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at horsefly lake?
Yes. Horsefly Lake Provincial Park is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

nearby places

within ~100 km of horsefly lake.

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

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