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Joffre Lakes Provincial Park

joffre lakes

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British Columbia · reservable

what to expect

Backcountry camping is only available at Upper Joffre Lake within the designated tentpad area. Camping is not permitted outside of the designated area or off the tentpads. Facilities include 26 rustic gravel tentpads adjacent to the lake, an outhouse, and a food storage facility. Camping is located at the end of a hiking trail 5.5 km from the trail head and limited parking is available at the trail head. Reservations are required year-around. There is no cell phone coverage in this park. No pets are allowed within the park. Fires are prohibited. Potable water is not available - bring your own water or sterilize nearby stream /lake water.

the basics

flush toiletsaccessible
drive from vancouver
1.7h · 127 km
drive from calgary
8h · 597 km
drive from edmonton
9.5h · 710 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 joffre lakes. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about joffre lakes

does joffre lakes have electric hookups?
No. Joffre Lakes Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is joffre lakes from vancouver?
Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is 127 km from Vancouver — approximately a 1.7-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at joffre lakes?
Yes. Joffre Lakes 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 joffre lakes?
Peak season at Joffre Lakes Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of joffre lakes.

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

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